It’s the Portland Fire versus the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm on July 4, 2026
You can watch the Seattle Storm take on the Portland Fire live on DIRECTV on July 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
Portland Fire (8-12) at Seattle Storm (5-15) — Game Preview
The Portland Fire visit the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena carrying an 8-12 record into a matchup with a 5-15 home side that has struggled to string wins together. The two clubs score at a similar clip, with Portland averaging 84.7 points per game to Seattle’s 81.1, but the Storm own the glass by a wider margin at 32.1 rebounds per game against the Fire’s 29.0. Portland leans on guard Carla Leite, who runs the offense at 5.7 assists per game while chipping in 15.1 points, and on Bridget Carleton, whose 13.8 points per game come with a 90.6 percent stroke from the free-throw line.
On the home side, center Dominique Malonga anchors everything at 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, giving Seattle a genuine interior presence. Guard Natisha Hiedeman feeds her at 4.7 assists per game and adds 15.6 points of her own, which keeps the Storm competitive even with a losing mark.
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm Game Today?
The Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm game starts at 9:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm?
You can watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm with WNBA League Pass.
Players to Watch: Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm
Portland Fire
Bridget Carleton — F. Carleton is the Fire’s steadiest perimeter scorer at 13.8 points per game, connecting on 37.3 percent of her three-point tries across 30.3 minutes a night. Her 90.6 percent mark from the free-throw line is the most reliable of anyone in this matchup, which makes her a problem late in close games.
Carla Leite — G. Running the point for Portland, Leite leads the team with 5.7 assists per game while logging 25.7 minutes and pouring in 15.1 points herself. She does turn the ball over 3.2 times a game, so ball security against Seattle’s pressure will shape how freely the Fire offense flows.
Emily Engstler — F. Engstler tops the Fire on the boards at 5.0 rebounds per game, with the bulk of that work coming on the defensive end at 4.0 per game against 1.1 on the offensive glass. She rounds out her line with 8.8 points a night, giving Portland a forward who contributes without needing plays run for her.
Seattle Storm
Dominique Malonga — C. Seattle’s leading scorer at 17.4 points per game, Malonga finishes efficiently inside on 50.9 percent shooting from the floor. She also paces the Storm with 7.6 rebounds per game over 26.4 minutes, making her the focal point at both ends of the floor.
Natisha Hiedeman — G. Hiedeman is the engine of the Seattle backcourt, dishing 4.7 assists per game across 28.6 minutes while keeping her turnovers down at 2.2 a night. She scores at a healthy 15.6 points per game and knocks down 88.9 percent of her free throws, so she is a threat to distribute or finish.
Flau’jae Johnson — G. Unusually productive on the glass for a guard, Johnson grabs 5.5 rebounds per game, with 4.5 of those coming defensively and 1.0 on the offensive end. She backs that up with 12.9 points a night, giving Seattle a versatile scorer who helps clean the boards behind Malonga.
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