Seattle Storm Opens Season 30 Against Golden State Valkyries Tonight, and the WNBA Is Finally Here
The wait is over. Season 30 tips off Friday night, and if you're a Storm fan in the Emerald City, mark your calendar: Golden State Valkyries are coming to Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00pm ET on ION and League Pass. This is it. This is what we've been waiting for all offseason.
A Night Built for Seattle Basketball
The 2026 WNBA regular season is stacked from the jump. Three games across Friday night that set the tone for what's shaping up to be an action-packed year. Connecticut Sun takes on the New York Liberty at 7:30pm ET, then Washington Mystics head to Toronto Tempo for what looks like a classic veteran squad versus young roster matchup at the same time slot. By the time the Valkyries roll into Seattle for the late window, the league will already be firing on all cylinders.
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What's at Stake Right Out of the Gate
Season 30 is officially live, and first impressions matter. The preseason is behind us. The projections are done. GMs across the league already have their MVP favorites (the survey crowned Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson as the pick to win the Kia WNBA MVP), and the league itself is banking on a massive year. Historic Canadian media rights just got announced with Bell Media, AWS is dropping a multi-year partnership to drive fan engagement, and Skechers just inked a multiyear deal with the league.
Translation: the WNBA is swinging big. Seattle needs to match that energy. Opening night is the moment to set the tone for the rest of the season.
Golden State's Coming to Town
The Valkyries are the opponent, and they're no joke. This is a road game for them, which is always a factor early in the season. The Storm have the home court advantage at Climate Pledge Arena, and that matters. Ten o'clock tip or not, the 12s will be there, and Seattle fans are ready to show up.
Tune in tonight. The Storm season starts now.
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