The WNBA announced Tuesday that it could not substantiate a report of racist fan behavior at an Indiana-Chicago game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis earlier this month.
“We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court during the May 17, 2025, Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever game,” the league said in a statement. “Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it.
“The WNBA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be vigilant in enforcing our fan code of conduct.”
The fan behavior was alleged to have occurred after Indiana’s Caitlin Clark fouled Chicago’s Angel Reese in the third quarter of the teams’ season opener. Reese objected to the foul, which was later upgraded to a flagrant 1. Both Reese and Indiana’s Aliyah Boston were assessed technical fouls after Reese went to confront Clark and Boston stepped in to keep…
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