Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 2, 2026 — ESPN announced that WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is set to be the celebrity guest picker for its upcoming College GameDay broadcast. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday in Iowa City.

Clark, a prominent figure in women’s basketball, will join the ESPN broadcast as a special guest. Her role will involve selecting teams or outcomes for the game being featured on College GameDay, a popular pre-game show produced by ESPN that covers college sports. The specific sport College GameDay will focus on for this broadcast is not detailed in the announcement.

The broadcast is slated for Saturday, with Iowa City serving as the host location. This marks an appearance for Clark beyond her professional basketball commitments, highlighting her broad appeal and recognition across the sports landscape.

Details regarding the specific segment for the guest picker role or any other participation by Clark during the broadcast were not immediately available. The appearance is expected to draw significant attention, given Clark’s status as a widely recognized athlete.


Story summarized from the original created by Creg Stephenson on www.al.com, see more information here.

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