WNBAWesternern ConferenceEst. 20004 championships
The Seattle Storm are one of the WNBA's most successful franchises with four championships (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), tied for the most in league history with the Houston Comets. The Storm play at the state-of-the-art Climate Pledge Arena, a fully carbon-neutral venue that became the first arena to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Seattle has a deep culture of women's sports fandom — the Storm regularly attract passionate, knowledgeable crowds. The franchise was famously home to Sue Bird, the greatest point guard in WNBA history, who retired in 2022 after 21 seasons with the team. Current head coach Noelle Quinn has rebuilt the roster around Nneka Ogwumike, sister of NBA star Andrew Wiggins, and international stars. Seattle's Pacific Northwest fanbase is known for being among the most loyal in the league, with strong grassroots support from local communities.
The Seattle Storm play all home games at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The venue seats 17,459 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The Seattle Storm are led by head coach Noelle Quinn, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
Nneka Ogwumike is the standout player for the Seattle Storm in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Climate Pledge Arena.
The Seattle Storm's most intense rivalries are with the Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.
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.