The Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever matchup Saturday night marked the first WNBA game played at the United Center in its 31-year history. Fans wanted to see the teams play — a franchise record 19,496 attended — but do they see them as rivals?

Caitlin led the Indiana Fever to the playoffs last season, something Reese couldn't manage. And while Angel led the league in rebounds, Clark led it in assists while also being a vastly better scorer. So while fans continue to hype up the rivalry, some are tired of the comparison.

Dawn Staley Sends Clear Message on Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky Rivalry originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever have been pushed into WNBA prominence ever since the 2024 WNBA Draft. This netted the franchises Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, respectively, both of whom were All-Stars during their rookie seasons.

Candace Parker recently made it clear that comparisons between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are exaggerated and misleading.

The Indiana Fever improved to 2-0 in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, dismantling the Chicago Sky in a dominant 79-52 victory. The primetime matchup was without som

The Indiana Fever dismantled the Chicago Sky at the United Center despite missing Clark and head coach Stephanie White

The Indiana Fever faced Angel Reese ’s Chicago Sky on Saturday night in their second matchup of the season. In the first meeting, the Fever dominated 93-58, and tensions flared after a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark sent Reese to the ground.

The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry hit a peak in their very first game of the 2025 WNBA season, but Jemele Hill believes fans and media should tone it down a notch.

History is hard to escape at the United Center. It hangs in the rafters and echoes in the stands. And on Saturday, history was alive on the hardwood at center court as the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever faced off in the first-ever WNBA game held at the arena.