🏀 Portland Thorns

WNBAWesternern ConferenceEst. 2025no championships yet

2025

Founded

Championships

19,393

Arena Seats

Western

Conference

About the Portland Thorns

The Portland Thorns are a 2025 WNBA expansion team with an immediate built-in advantage — the Portland Thorns FC of the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) is one of the most successful and beloved women's sports franchises in America, consistently drawing sellout crowds and generating massive fan engagement. The basketball Thorns play at Moda Center in downtown Portland, home of the NBA's Trail Blazers, giving them a large and well-equipped arena with 19,393 seats. Portland's sports culture is passionate, progressive and deeply supportive of women's athletics. The city's experience with the soccer Thorns has created a proven model for marketing and building a women's sports brand from the ground up. Portland joins the WNBA at a moment of unprecedented growth in the league, with record TV deals, rising attendance and global star power. The Pacific Northwest's enthusiasm for women's sports makes Portland one of the most promising expansion markets in the league.

⚡ Did You Know?
Portland already has one of the most successful women's sports franchises in America — the NWSL Portland Thorns FC — giving the WNBA team instant brand recognition.

🏟️ Home Arena: Moda Center

The Portland Thorns play all home games at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The venue seats 19,393 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.

👟 Head Coach

The Portland Thorns are led by head coach TBA, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.

⭐ Key Player — 2026

TBA is the standout player for the Portland Thorns in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Moda Center.

🆚 Main Rivals

The Portland Thorns's most intense rivalries are with the Golden State Valkyries, Seattle Storm — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Where do the Portland Thorns play?

The Portland Thorns play at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon — capacity 19,393.

❓ When were the Portland Thorns founded?

Founded in 2025, competing in the Westernern Conference.

❓ How many WNBA titles have the Portland Thorns won?

The Portland Thorns have won no championships yet.

❓ Who coaches the Portland Thorns?

TBA is the head coach of the Portland Thorns.

❓ Who is the star player of the Portland Thorns?

TBA is the key player for the Portland Thorns in 2026.

❓ Who are the Portland Thorns's main rivals?

The Portland Thorns's primary rivals are the Golden State Valkyries, Seattle Storm.

About the WNBA — 2026

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the world's premier professional women's basketball league, founded in 1996. The 2026 season is one of the most-watched in WNBA history, with record attendance, TV viewership and global star power driving unprecedented growth. The league features teams across the United States and Canada, competing from May through September with playoffs culminating in the WNBA Finals.