“No longer an American phenomenon” – WNBA fans stunned as Caitlin Clark’s popularity spreads to Iceland

Fans react to Caitlin Clark’s worldwide popularity (Image credits: Imagn)

The Caitlin Clark effect has expanded overseas. The Indiana Fever rookie gained popularity in the US when she was in college at the University of Iowa. However, fans are now surprised by Clark’s popularity across Europe. Fans shared their reactions after they found out that the star guard is also popular in Iceland.

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) from a Clark fan page, there are fans in Iceland who host watch parties to see the WNBA star play. Even more surprising is the fact that most of the games start at 11 p.m. in the European country, but they still show massive support.

An article from Iceland reported that a former national player for their country’s women’s basketball team, Helena Sverrisdóttir, hosts the watch parties. She isn’t alone in this, as Silja Úlfarsdóttir, a former athlete, worked in organizing the event.

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The article stated the purpose of this is to draw attention to women’s sports.

Fans couldn’t believe the popularity that Clark has achieved in just one season.

“Amazing. She’s no longer an American phenomenon, she’s global. As a rookie,” one fan said.

“Nah that’s actually insane 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯,” another fan was blown away.

Other fans quickly shared where they watch Clark, showing more evidence that the WNBA star has gone global.

“In Nigeria I watch CC games 1 am to 3 am. Yesterday was the earliest. The game ended around 11 pm,” one fan shared.

“I watch her from Kenya always , I usually set an alarm for most of her games which start at 2.30 am local time,” another fan shared where they watch Clark.

“I watch her games, although in Poland her games start usually at 1 am,” a fan said online.

“I’m watching games from Slovenia. Usually around 1:30 AM. And then I can’t sleep because I get so hyped up,” another fan said.

Clark’s impressive rookie season has started a global exposure for her and the league.

Greek basketball player spoke highly of Caitlin Clark

Even star basketball players from other countries are aware of what Clark can bring to the floor. Eleanna Christinaki, a star for the women’s Greek basketball team talked about the Fever rookie in July.

Christinaki was interviewed and they talked about Clark and how great she’s played this season.

“She just got done with college, all the other players have the experience. Most of them have already played in the Olympics,” Christinaki said (translated). “I believe that we will definitely see her on the team in a few years. If anything, I think this motivates her very much. She is incredibly popular. And thanks to her the WNBA has elevated as a league.”

Clark’s fame has reached new heights, with new fans overseas.