It’s the Chicago Sky versus the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm on August 16, 2026
You can watch the Seattle Storm take on the Chicago Sky live on DIRECTV with WNBA League Pass on August 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Chicago Sky (12-22) at Seattle Storm (7-28) — Game Preview
The Chicago Sky (12-22) visit the Seattle Storm (7-28) at Climate Pledge Arena on August 16, 2026. Chicago averages 87.7 points per game against Seattle’s 83.4, an edge that has helped the Sky to the better record in a rough season for both clubs. Kamilla Cardoso controls the glass for Chicago at 8.6 rebounds a game while Natasha Cloud runs the offense at 5.0 assists a night against just 2.2 turnovers.
Seattle leans on Dominique Malonga, who paces the Storm with 17.4 points per game on 50.7% shooting from the floor and adds 8.7 rebounds a night. Natisha Hiedeman keeps pace as a distributor too, averaging 4.8 assists a game for Seattle, a number that sits right behind Cloud’s own total on the visiting side. Chicago will be without Skylar Diggins and Rickea Jackson, both out with knee injuries, while Seattle continues to play shorthanded with Flau’jae Johnson sidelined by a left ankle injury.
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What Time is the Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm Game Today?
The Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm game starts at 5:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm?
You can watch Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm with WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm
Chicago Sky
Natasha Cloud — G. Cloud runs the Sky offense from the point, averaging 5.0 assists and 28.5 minutes a game. Her ball security stands out too, with just 2.2 turnovers a night, making her the steadiest hand in a Chicago backcourt that has cycled through lineups all season.
Kamilla Cardoso — C. Cardoso controls the paint for Chicago, pulling down 8.6 rebounds a game with a 5.9-to-2.7 split between the defensive and offensive glass. She’s the Sky’s primary rim presence when a possession breaks down and a second shot is needed.
Azura Stevens — F. Stevens gives Chicago a scoring option out of the frontcourt, averaging 11.0 points a game on 41.0% shooting from the floor. She’s reliable from the stripe as well, converting 78.3% of her free throw attempts, which keeps possessions alive when her jumper isn’t falling.
Seattle Storm
Dominique Malonga — C. Malonga leads Seattle in scoring at 17.4 points per game on an efficient 50.7% shooting clip. She also crashes the boards at 8.7 rebounds a night, giving the Storm a two-way threat in the middle.
Natisha Hiedeman — G. Point guard duties fall to Hiedeman, who distributes at 4.8 assists per game across a team-high 29.7 minutes. Her 2.2 turnovers a game keep the Storm offense from bleeding extra possessions late in the shot clock.
Awa Fam — C. Fam rounds out Seattle’s frontcourt rotation with 5.7 rebounds a game, split 3.8 on the defensive end and 1.9 on the offensive glass. She gives the Storm a complementary low-post presence alongside Malonga when extra possessions on the boards matter most.
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