Angel Reese Says “ME TOO”! But Sky vs. Fever Tickets PLUMMET to $8 Without Caitlin Clark

When Angel Reese saw ticket prices for Tuesday’s Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game dip to an astonishing $8 average—even before service fees—she couldn’t resist chiming in on social media:

“ME TOO!”

Reese’s tongue-in-cheek endorsement came in response to a fan’s tweet boasting about snagging last-minute seats for less than a ten-spot. What neither she nor the original poster expected was how low prices would fall once Indiana’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark was confirmed out with a minor ankle sprain.

Ticket Sales Dive After Clark’s Absence Confirmed

Caitlin Clark, whose meteoric rise has ignited unprecedented interest in WNBA attendance, was ruled out with a precautionary ankle tweak sustained in practice. Within hours of the official injury report:

StubHub’s average ticket price for Sky vs. Fever tumbled from about $45 to $8.
SeatGeek saw a similar plunge, listing deals starting at $6.50.
Ticketmaster’s resale market hovered around the $10 mark, down nearly 75%.

“It was a classic supply-and-demand collapse,” explained sports economist Dr. Lara Chen. “Clark is a marquee draw; remove her, and many casual fans recalibrate what they’re willing to pay.”

Angel Reese Joins the Bargain Hunt

Angel Reese, the Sky’s dynamic power forward, might be miles away from Indianapolis in spirit, but she was quick to celebrate the newfound affordability—at least in jest. On X (formerly Twitter), Reese replied to a fan who’d posted a screenshot of $8 tickets:

Fan: “Look at these $8 Sky vs. Fever tix—best deal all season!”
Reese: “ME TOO! 🤣”

While Reese’s comment was meant playfully, it offered a rare moment of solidarity between two WNBA stars across conference lines. Fans immediately flooded Reese’s mentions, some teasing her to join them courtside, others promising to save her a seat in Section 108.

The Broader Impact on WNBA Economics

Ticket-price volatility tied to star availability is nothing new in sports, but the Clark effect has been especially pronounced in the WNBA’s inaugural national TV-driven boom. Before this season:

The Fever’s home-game average price rarely exceeded $30.
Out-of-market matchups hovered around $25.

Now, with teams like Chicago and Seattle benefiting from the surge, the league is seeing weekend games routinely top $50. Clark’s absence forced a quick market correction, highlighting both her drawing power and the fragility of demand when a single player is the headline.

Sky’s Perspective: Opportunity or Cautionary Tale?

Chicago head coach Teresa Weatherspoon downplayed concerns about ticket dips. “We focus on what we can control—winning games,” she said Tuesday. But even she allowed a wry smile when asked about the $8 seats:

“If Angel’s buying, maybe we should all get in on it,” Weatherspoon joked.

Sky general manager James Wade, meanwhile, is looking at flexible ticket-bundling strategies to cushion future dropoffs. “We love Caitlin’s star power—and we love affordable tickets,” Wade noted. “The goal is to strike the right balance for fans and the franchise.”

Fan Reactions: A Mixed Bag

On game night, the United Center box office was bustling—proof that bargain hunters were out in force. Longtime Sky season-ticket holder Maria Gonzales summed it up:

“I’ve never paid under $20 to bring my kids. Tonight, I grabbed four decent seats for $32 total. Thank you, ankle sprain!”

Conversely, Fever superfan Logan Mitchell lamented, “I’d spent weeks tracking tickets at $35–40. Then bam—eight bucks. It stings that I missed out, but hey, cheap ticket’s cheap ticket!”

Looking Ahead: Will Prices Recover?

Caitlin Clark is expected back in the lineup by Friday’s home game against the New York Liberty. Analysts predict ticket prices will rebound swiftly—likely back above the $30 average—once the rookie phenom returns. Dr. Chen added:

“The market’s shown it can’t sustain on her absence alone. Clark is literally redefining what a WNBA ticket is worth.”

As for Angel Reese, whether she’ll actually take advantage of the $8 seats remains to be seen. But her “ME TOO!” quip has already become the meme of the week—a reminder that, in the WNBA, stars aren’t just performers on the court; they’re active participants in the fandom economy, too.