fire vs storm lands on Saturday night with the Seattle Storm set to host the Portland Fire at 9 p.m. ET on July 4, 2026. That gives Fans of the Seattle Storm and the Portland Fire the exact start time for a holiday game as the 2026 WNBA season opens under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Seattle Storm and Portland Fire
The matchup is part of a season that has already reset around a brand new collective bargaining agreement and a new media rights deal. The schedule puts the game at 9 p.m. ET, and the listing is current as of Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 6:19 a.m.
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WNBA opening night
The broadcast setup is the one part the schedule does not settle. The article says the season is getting going under a new media rights deal, but the available text does not provide the TV channel or streaming service for Seattle Storm vs. Portland Fire.
For viewers, the only fixed point is the start time: 9 p.m. ET. Anyone planning to watch should use that as the anchor while waiting for the viewing outlet to be listed elsewhere.
ET timing for July 4
The holiday slot makes the timing simple and the viewing question sharper. Fans of the Seattle Storm and Portland Fire know when the game begins, but Which TV and TV details are not included in the available information, so the start time is the only practical watch note on the board.
