Caitlin Clark Open to Playing WNBA Games Overseas

Caitlin Clark, star player for the Indiana Fever, has indicated she would be willing to participate in a potential Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) game played overseas. Her comments follow her recent experience representing the United States in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

"I wouldn’t be surprised if next year you see a game played overseas of some sort. I would sign up for that," Clark told reporters after the Fever's victory over the Toronto Tempo. "I think it’d be really good to help expand the WNBA, and I’m looking forward to that."

The WNBA has not yet announced any plans for international games in the upcoming season, making Clark's statement a forward-looking aspiration rather than a confirmation of league initiatives.

Clark recently competed in her first major international tournament, contributing to the U.S. team's fifth consecutive World Cup championship. The tournament provided her with an extended opportunity to play in Europe, an experience she found rewarding.

"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."

She also noted the pride and passion international players demonstrate when competing for their home countries. "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 presence in the WNBA is growing, with a record 51 foreign-born players appearing in at least one game during the opening week of the 2026 season. Seventy current and former WNBA players were also on World Cup rosters. The league has expanded its geographic footprint, with the Toronto Tempo joining the league this season and new franchises planned for Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. The WNBA held its first regular-season game outside the U.S. in Vancouver in 2025.

Clark observed the league's broad appeal during the World Cup. "The amount of young kids and young fans that were super excited to see us was cool," she said.

Following her international duties, Clark returned to WNBA action, recording 28 points and 14 assists in the Fever's win against the Toronto Tempo on Friday. In that same game, Kelsey Mitchell set a new WNBA single-season scoring record. The Fever have three regular-season games remaining before the playoffs commence.