Seattle Storm Kicks Off Season 30 Against Golden State Valkyries Tonight, and the West Is Watching
The 2026 WNBA regular season tips off Friday night, and Seattle gets the late slot. The Storm host the Golden State Valkyries at 10:00pm ET on ION and League Pass, closing out a three-game opening night that's about to get real.
This is it. Season 30 starts now, and the Storm are ready to make some noise. The league is rolling out a full slate to kick things off, with the Connecticut Sun visiting the New York Liberty and the Washington Mystics heading to Toronto Tempo earlier in the evening. But when the clock hits 10pm, all eyes shift west to Seattle.
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Seattle's roster is built for a deep run. This squad has the veteran experience and the talent to compete every single night. The Storm know what it takes to win at this level, and they're coming into Season 30 hungry.
The 2026 WNBA season has already grabbed headlines before a single game tipped off. GMs across the league voted the Las Vegas Aces as favorites to win the championship, and A'ja Wilson is the consensus pick for Kia WNBA MVP. But Seattle doesn't play scared, and they're not coming in as underdogs who doubt themselves.
Opening Night Matters
Golden State's no pushover, but this is the moment the Storm prove what they're made of. First impressions matter in a long season, and Seattle wants to send a message tonight. The Storm are ready to establish themselves early and set the tone for the next five months.
Tipoff is 10:00pm ET. Catch it live on ION or League Pass. This is why we watch.
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