The WNBA announced its 2026 schedule amid the CBA standoff. Fans and teams felt relieved by the announcement, though players expressed discontent and want to see CBA discussions given priority. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark also opened up on the CBA discussions while they were at the USA training camp.
The franchises, though, are taking the opportunity to book arenas and plan their schedules around the WNBA’s given dates. The Chicago Sky didn’t waste time taking care of business, booking the United Center for its important game.
Caitlin Clark Vs. Angel Reese Game Moved To United Center
Ever since the former Iowa star and LSU forward entered the league, the Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever games have taken on a different meaning. Their encounters were blockbuster and record-breaking, with viewership numbers increasing every season.
The Sky franchise earlier moved the games to the United Center, knowing fans’ demand, and did the same for the 2026 season too. Their Wintrust Arena has a seating capacity of 10,387, while the United Centre has a capacity of 20,917.
SUMMERTIME CHI IS OTW😎
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) January 21, 2026
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catch our 2026 season airing on @wciu@united | #skytown pic.twitter.com/tv1oHmYraw
In 2025, both players shared the court only once, in the rivalry game, as Clark was out of action due to injury. The 2026 game is scheduled for August 8.
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The update would be great news for the Sky fans, as moving the game to another arena hints at a possible stay of Reese. Many analysts predicted that the forward would leave the organization following a bitter end to the last season. As for the Indiana Fever, though, the team will face the toughest overall schedule this season.
Caitlin Clark And Co. With Toughest Schedule In 2026 Season
The schedule brought light to the different franchises’ schedules and game plans. But the Indiana Fever had one of the most demanding schedules with back-to-back games on three different occasions. This is the most back-to-back games, along with the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty.
our 2026 schedule is here 👀
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) January 21, 2026
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Interestingly, the Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings don’t have any back-to-back game schedules for the season. In comparison, other franchises have only one consecutive game schedule. In the 2025 season, Satou Sabally thrashed the league for the tight schedules following the Mercury’s challenging last phase of the season. It will be interesting to see how Caitlin Clark and the Fever team navigate the challenging season.