It’s the Portland Fire versus the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 14, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- TV Channels: ION Television East
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm on August 14, 2026
You can watch the Seattle Storm take on the Portland Fire live on DIRECTV on ION Television East on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Portland Fire (13-20) at Seattle Storm (7-28) — Game Preview
The Portland Fire (13-20) visit the Seattle Storm (7-28) at Climate Pledge Arena on August 14, 2026, with both teams looking to salvage something out of difficult seasons. Seattle actually out-rebounds Portland on the year, pulling down 33.4 boards per game to the Fire’s 29.9, even though Portland’s offense has been the more productive of the two at 86.8 points per game against the Storm’s 83.4. Bridget Carleton leads Portland’s scoring at 14.7 points per game on 41.6% shooting, and she gets complementary offense from Carla Leite, who adds 15.5 points while running the attack with 6.2 assists per game.
Seattle counters with center Dominique Malonga, who paces the Storm at 17.4 points and 8.7 rebounds a night on 50.7% shooting from the floor. Guard Natisha Hiedeman keeps the ball moving for Seattle at 4.8 assists per game, while forward Emily Engstler gives Portland a board presence off Carleton and Leite with 5.3 rebounds per game. Portland trails the league leader by 14 games and Seattle by 21, a gap that puts both clubs firmly outside this year’s postseason picture.
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What Time is the Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm Game Today?
The Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm?
You can watch Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm on ION Television East and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm
Portland Fire
Bridget Carleton — F. The forward paces Portland’s scoring at 14.7 points per game, connecting on 41.6% of her attempts from the field. She’s reliable from the line too, knocking down 88.0% of her free throws, a steady complement to the Fire’s half-court offense.
Running the show alongside her is Carla Leite — G. Portland’s floor general hands out 6.2 assists per game while scoring at a 15.5-point clip of her own, a scorer-distributor blend that keeps opposing defenses honest. She’s efficient doing it, shooting 44.4% from the field and 89.0% at the line.
Glass work is where Emily Engstler makes her mark. The forward pulls down 5.3 rebounds a night, 4.1 on the defensive end and 1.2 on the offensive boards, while chipping in 9.0 points per game to give Portland a frontcourt piece who does more than just rebound.
Seattle Storm
Dominique Malonga — C. Seattle’s leading scorer, Malonga averages 17.4 points per game on 50.7% shooting from the field, well above the other frontcourt numbers on this roster. She adds 8.7 rebounds a night, split between 6.3 on the defensive glass and 2.5 on the offensive end, though her 73.2% mark at the line is the shakier part of her game.
Natisha Hiedeman — G. The Storm’s primary distributor logs 29.7 minutes a night and hands out 4.8 assists per game against just 2.2 turnovers, a favorable ratio for a guard carrying this much offensive weight. Hiedeman isn’t only setting up teammates, either, averaging 15.6 points of her own.
Seattle’s other center, Awa Fam, anchors the second unit on the glass. She hauls in 5.7 rebounds per game while adding 10.2 points on 45.3% shooting from the floor, giving the Storm a reliable rebounding presence off the bench.
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