Fever vs Sky: All Fives Dates When Caitlin Clark Will Face Off Against Angel Reese in the 2025 WNBA Season

Rivalries in sports create magic moments, and the showdown between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is no exception. From high school gyms to the NCAA spotlight and now the WNBA, their fiery competition has become a defining narrative in women’s basketball. Fans eagerly await their next face-off, which promises to fuel both their rivalry and the league’s growing popularity.

In the 2025 WNBA season, the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky are set to clash five times, marking another chapter in this storied matchup.

The league capitalizes on the rivalry

Sky will be the only team Indiana faces 5 times. That must be for a good reason — Clark and Reese’s rivalry has deep roots. The times they faced each other in 2024, the viewership peaked in millions — June’s game with 2.25 million on CBS was the most-watched WNBA game on any network in 23 years.

Heading into the 2025 season, both players have a point to prove. Clark’s Fever had the upper hand last year, winning three of their four matchups against Reese’s Sky. But Reese remains undeterred, using every game as an opportunity to silence doubters and uplift the women’s game.

The Five Showdowns to Watch:

May 17 (Indianapolis)

June 7 (Chicago)

July 26 (Chicago)

August 9 (Indianapolis)

September 5 (Indianapolis)

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s competitive history dates back to eighth grade, when the two future stars first crossed paths in AAU tournaments. Over the years, they became synonymous with elite-level women’s basketball, shining in high school and dominating in college. Reese’s LSU Tigers famously defeated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Championship, a game immortalized by Reese’s playful “you can’t see me” celebration in its final seconds.

Their paths diverged in the 2024 WNBA Draft, with Clark going No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever and Reese joining the Chicago Sky as the No. 7 pick. Clark took home the Rookie of the Year award after a stellar season, while Reese made her presence felt on the court and in the media, becoming a vocal advocate for women’s basketball.

Reese reflected on their history during an appearance at a Complex Conversations event, emphasizing the longevity of their rivalry. “I’ve been playing against Caitlin since we were probably in eighth or ninth grade,” Reese said. “We were both really competitive. I went to Maryland [before transferring to LSU], she went to Iowa and we competed there. People don’t know the legacy of us being able to play against each other for a really long time.”

Rivalry and respect: The Clark v/s Reese Dynamics

The respect between the two players is clear, even as their rivalry heats up on the court. “I don’t have any hard feelings toward her; she doesn’t have any hard feelings toward me,” Reese said. “But yeah, it gets crazy sometimes.”

The Sky #5 was referring to the second home called social media that their rivalry has been scrutinized by fans and commentators alike to amplify every play, quote, and celebration. While the attention has helped grow the WNBA, Reese acknowledges the darker side of the spotlight.

“Obviously social media is going to put two women against each other,” Reese said. “I think it’s been something that’s negative, but also positive. It shines light on women’s basketball, so I’ll take that—being the person that gets the hate. At the end of the day, I know I’m growing women’s basketball and helping women’s basketball.”

Each game will not only test their individual brilliance but also shape their teams’ fortunes in a highly competitive WNBA season.

The Clark-Reese dynamic transcends basketball. It’s about competition, growth, and the spotlight on women’s sports. As Reese eloquently put it, “I know at the end of the day I’m growing women’s basketball and helping women’s basketball.” Clark, with her electrifying play and leadership, echoes that same commitment to elevating the game.