Caitlin Clark Backs Potential WNBA Game In Europe

Clear Facts

• Caitlin Clark stated she would sign up for a WNBA game played overseas to help expand the league internationally.
• The WNBA has not announced plans for any European game next season.
• Team USA defeated France 97-79 to win its fifth straight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title in Berlin.

Caitlin Clark returned to the United States after helping Team USA win the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. She then told reporters she would welcome the chance to play a WNBA game in Europe next season.

The Indiana Fever star made the remarks after her team defeated the Toronto Tempo 103-85. Clark said the league is only beginning to explore its global potential.

“I think we’re just scratching the surface of where we can go globally,” Clark told reporters following the Fever’s 103-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday. “I wouldn’t be surprised if next year you see a game played overseas of some sort. I would sign up for that. I think it’d be really good to help expand the WNBA, and I’m looking forward to that.”

The WNBA has not announced any plans to hold a game in Europe next season, making Clark’s comments a prediction rather than confirmation of a league initiative.

Clark made her first appearance in a major international tournament this month while helping the United States win its fifth consecutive World Cup championship. Team USA defeated France 97-79 in the final Sunday in Berlin.

The tournament also offered Clark her first extended opportunity to play in Europe. She noted that basketball is deeply loved across the continent and that she enjoyed competing in front of those crowds.

“That was the first time I’ve really played in Europe, and obviously basketball is really loved in Europe,” Clark said. “It was fun to get to play in front of those fans.”

Clark said she was particularly struck by the pride international players displayed while representing their countries in the tournament. She highlighted the passion they bring to the game when wearing their national colors.

“I think one of the biggest things I took away is how much pride those girls play with, especially the ones that are in the WNBA going to play for their home country,” she said. “It means so much to them. I think that’s really cool, and they’ve done so much to help grow the game in their specific countries.”

The international influence within the WNBA has already reached record levels. According to the league, 51 foreign-born players had appeared in at least one game during the opening week of the 2026 season, setting a single-season record. A total of 70 current and former WNBA players later appeared on rosters for the World Cup.

The league’s geographic footprint has also expanded beyond the United States. The Tempo began play this season as the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, joining the returning Portland Fire as the league grew to 15 teams. Franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia are scheduled to begin play between 2028 and 2030, eventually bringing the league to 18 teams.

The WNBA played its first regular-season game outside the United States in Vancouver in 2025, but a game in Europe would further accelerate its international ambitions.

Clark saw evidence of the league’s reach throughout Team USA’s run in Germany. She noted the excitement among young fans who turned out to see the American players.

“The amount of young kids and young fans that were super excited to see us was cool,” Clark said.

Clark returned to WNBA action Friday and recorded 28 points and 14 assists in Indiana’s win over Toronto. Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points and broke the league’s single-season scoring record during the victory.

The Fever have three regular-season games remaining before the playoffs begin.

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