TheCaitlin Clarkeffect has brought a plenty of attention and high demand to see theIndiana Fever, but theWNBAis seeing a the opposite side of that effect: less intrigue when she's injured. Clark will be sidelined for at least two weeksas she suffered a left quad strain followingIndiana's 90-88 lossto the defending championNew York Libertyon Saturday. Missing two weeks means Clark will miss at least the next four games, and it's had a dramatic effect on ticket prices for those contests, particularly the two road games during that stretch − at theWashington MysticsonMay 28and at theChicago SkyonJune 7. Ticket prices have drastically fallen since Monday's news of Clark's injury. For the four games Clark will miss, the average purchase price was 71% more expensive prior to the news than Tuesday, as the average has dropped from $137 to $80, according to TickPick data provided to USA TODAY Sports. The road games in Washington and Chicago have been heavily impacted, as both were moved to bigger arenas to accommodate the demand to see Clark. Washington moved the game from its home CareFirst Arena to the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, which has more than 6,000 extra capacity. Prior to the injury news, the cheapest ticket sold for the game was $41, per TickPick. Now, the get-in price is $14, as of Tuesday night. The average purchase price went from $115 to $83. The Sky vs. the Fever game was even more affected as it was supposed to be another edition of Clark vs.Angel Reese. The contest was moved to United Center, the first time WNBA games would be played at the 20,000-plus seat arena. On Sunday, the cheapest ticket was $86 on TickPick. As of Tuesday night, it's now $25. The average purchase price was $210, 121% more expensive than Tuesday's average of $95, TickPick said. For the home games −May 30against theConnecticut SunandJune 3vs. the Mystics − the cheapest ticket option on TickPick are $13 and $11, respectively. It's evident how impactful Clark's availability determines the secondary market should she return after a two week absence. The first game she might be available to return isJune 10at theAtlanta Dream. The cheapest ticket for that contest at Gateway Center Arena is $147. The next four road games after that − against theGolden State Valkyries,Las Vegas Aces,Seattle StormandDallas Wings− all have get-in prices of at least $100, with theJune 27contest againstPaige Bueckersand Dallas starting at $141 on TickPick. Meanwhile, the first home game Clark is eligible to return to isJune 14against the Liberty, which has a get-in price of $43. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments bysubscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Caitlin Clark injury effect: Ticket prices plummet with star out
