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?

Fueled by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky have become one of the most pronounced rivalries in the WNBA. But while the drama has come in bunches, the actual on-court results tell a different tale.

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.