Caitlin Clark may already be prepared for another trip across the ocean.
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The Indiana Fever star said she would welcome an opportunity to play a WNBA game overseas after recently returning from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
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"I think we’re just scratching the surface of where we can go globally," Clark told reporters following the Fever’s 103-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday.
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"I wouldn’t be surprised if next year you see a game played overseas of some sort.
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I would sign up for that.
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I think it’d be really good to help expand the WNBA, and I’m looking forward to that.
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The WNBA has not announced plans to hold a game in Europe next season, making Clark’s comments a prediction rather than confirmation of a league initiative.
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Clark made her first appearance in a major international tournament this month while helping the United States win its fifth consecutive World Cup championship.
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Team USA defeated France 97-79 in the final Sunday in Berlin.
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The tournament also offered Clark her first extended opportunity to play in Europe.
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"That was the first time I’ve really played in Europe, and obviously basketball is really loved in Europe," Clark said.
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"It was fun to get to play in front of those fans."
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Clark said she was particularly struck by the passion international players displayed while representing their countries.
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"I think one of the biggest things I took away is how much pride those girls play with, especially the ones that are in the WNBA going to play for their home country," she said.
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"It means so much to them.
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I think that’s really cool, and they’ve done so much to help grow the game in their specific countries."
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The international influence within the WNBA has already reached record levels.
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According to the league, 51 foreign-born players had appeared in at least one game during the opening week of the 2026 season, setting a single-season record.
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A total of 70 current and former WNBA players later appeared on rosters for the World Cup.
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The league’s geographic footprint has also expanded beyond the United States.
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The Tempo began play this season as the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, joining the returning Portland Fire as the league grew to 15 teams.
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Franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia are scheduled to begin play between 2028 and 2030, eventually bringing the league to 18 teams.
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The WNBA played its first regular-season game outside the United States in Vancouver in 2025, but a game in Europe would further accelerate its international ambitions.
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Clark saw evidence of the league’s reach throughout Team USA’s run in Germany.
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"The amount of young kids and young fans that were super excited to see us was cool," Clark said.
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Clark returned to WNBA action Friday and recorded 28 points and 14 assists in Indiana’s win over Toronto.
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Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points and broke the league’s single-season scoring record during the victory.
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The Fever have three regular-season games remaining before the playoffs begin.
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