After officially selecting Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings wasted no time fueling the league’s hottest rivalry — the one between their new star and Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark.
The buzz has been building for years. Bueckers and Clark, both ranked in the top five of the 2020 high school recruiting class, have been linked throughout their basketball journeys. They faced off twice in college, splitting the head-to-head battles at one win apiece. The rivalry reached new heights when Bueckers led the UConn Huskies to a 2025 national championship, prompting fans to reignite debates comparing the two phenoms.
Clearly aware of the hype, the Wings leaned in — using the rivalry to promote ticket sales for their highly anticipated clash with the Fever. The first meeting is scheduled for June 27 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
“Talk of the league. Talk of the city. Grab your A Night in Dallas tickets now when we face @indianafever at @aacenter on Friday, June 27,” the Wings posted on social media — alongside a striking promotional image featuring Clark and Bueckers.
And just like that, the internet exploded with excitement. Fans flooded the comments with enthusiasm for what could be the first professional showdown between two of the game’s biggest stars.
“This match up will feed families,” one fan joked.
“A must watch matchup,” another chimed in.
“OMGGG IT WILL BE A FUN GAME,” a user posted in all caps.
“This goin be one helluva matchup,” added another hyped supporter.
“IT WILL BE THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR,” declared one follower.
“Been waiting to see Paige vs Caitlin matchup again,” another excited fan wrote.
Despite a few concerns raised about ticket prices, the anticipation is off the charts.
And the June 27 game is only the beginning. Dallas and Indiana are scheduled to meet four times during the 2025 WNBA season — with follow-up matchups slated for July 13, August 1, and August 12.
With Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark now both in the WNBA, fans are set to witness the next chapter in a rivalry that’s quickly becoming one of the most thrilling in women’s basketball history.
