The Sparks were gearing up to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on May 24 at the cozy 4,000-seat Walter Pyramid.
This represents a lot of potential revenue, as other WNBA teams looked to maximize the number of seats available for games featuring Clark, college basketball's all-time leading scorer and No. 1 pick in the 2024 tournament. It was a strange choice to leave. draft.
With the Lakers, Clippers and Kings eliminated from the playoffs, the Sparks announced they would move their games against the Fever, the Dallas Wings on May 26th, and the Minnesota Lynx on June 5th to Crypto.com Arena. For basketball games he can accommodate 19,067 seats.
Season ticket holders will have early access to purchase additional tickets starting Tuesday, and single-game tickets will go on sale to the general public Thursday at 8 a.m. PDT.
Clark's college games set attendance records, and ticket orders spiked around the league as soon as she announced she was entering the WNBA draft. The Indiana Fever selected her with the first pick, making her the centerpiece of a star-studded draft class that included the Sparks' No. 2 pick Cameron Brink and No. 4 pick Rikea Jackson.
When asked about possible game changes at the Sparks' recent media day, general manager Regan Pebley said team officials understand interest and demand for tickets has steadily increased. Ta.
“This is an incredible class, and I think we'll see a rotating continuation class incorporated into the WNBA in the coming years. Again, it's Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker and It’s part of the influence of all the other sparks that came up,” Pebley said. “But make no mistake, we are very aware of the energy surrounding the WNBA and the arena and atmosphere this game deserves right now.”
The Sparks will continue to play their season opener against the Atlanta Dream on May 15th and the Washington Mystics on May 21st at the Walter Pyramid on the Long Beach State campus.
“We are grateful for the partnership we have built with Long Beach State University and are excited to open the 2024 season in front of the Long Beach community,” Sparks President Christine Monger said in a statement. “Women's basketball is seeing unprecedented viewership and attendance, so bringing these games back to Crypto.com Arena will bring more fans into the stands and allow players to compete on their home floors. You will be able to return it.”
