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Ticket prices for the WNBA All-Star game fell steeply after it was announced that Caitlin Clark would miss the game with a groin injury.
Clark was scheduled to be an all-star team captain in just her second season and would lead the team Clark on her home floor at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis.
The cheapest ticket prices at Tickpick were as high as $ 126 with an average resale price of $ 262, the highest in the league story.
Front Office Sports reported record prices on Wednesday before Clark announced she would miss the game.
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Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark smiles in the second half against Dallas Wings 1 September 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
At the time of announcement, the cheapest tickets at Tickpick $ 65 were a fall of 48.4%.
Clark said on Thursday that she will not attend the WNBA All-Star game or its festivities after she appeared to aggravate a groin injury she was inflicted earlier in the season.
“I am so excited about indy to host Wnba All-Star This weekend. I would like to thank the Indianapolis host committee and all the people who have put up infinite work in the past year to put together this event, “she said.” I know this will be the best all-star yet.
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Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark plays against Dallas Wings in Indianapolis 15 September 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
“I’m incredibly sad and disappointed to say that I can’t participate in the 3-point competition or all-star game. I have to rest my body. I still want to be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Al Action and I look forward to helping Sandy (Brondello) train our team for a win.
“Can’t wait to see you all out there.”
Clark sustained the damage in the diminishing moments of the fever’s victory over Connecticut Sun Tuesday night. She seemed to finish her upper leg on a rejection pass for Kelsey Mitchell.
Indiana Fevers Caitlin Clark sits on the bench after a apparent injury during the second half against Connecticut Sun 15 July 2025 in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Injuries have been the most important story for Clark this season. She has missed almost a dozen game due to injuries, but still managed to lead a fan who votes for the All-Star game.
It’s unclear how long Clark will be out.
