The Seattle Storm travel to face the Washington Mystics on Sunday, July 12, in a matchup that brings local interest as the 2026 WNBA season opens under a new collective bargaining agreement and media-rights arrangements. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, and several broadcast and streaming options will carry the game in the Seattle market.
How to watch
Fans in the Seattle area can watch the game through local and national outlets. The game will be available on KUNS - CW Seattle, KOMO 4 and the Monumental Sports Network. Amazon Prime Video Seattle also carries the matchup for subscribers with access through its regional offerings.
- Matchup: Seattle Storm at Washington Mystics
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Tipoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Broadcast and streaming table
| Market / Platform | Channel / Service |
|---|---|
| Seattle market | KUNS - CW Seattle; KOMO 4; Monumental Sports Network |
| Streaming | Amazon Prime Video Seattle |
The 2026 season arrives with renewed attention: the league is operating under a new collective bargaining agreement with roster and compensation changes that aim to strengthen player conditions, and a fresh media-rights deal is reshaping where fans find games. The rookie class this year includes notable players such as Dallas' Azzi Fudd, Minnesota's Olivia Miles and Washington's Lauren Betts, while the Las Vegas Aces enter the season as defending champions.
For Seattle supporters planning to follow the Storm on Sunday, check local listings for any last-minute changes and confirm streaming access with your Amazon Prime Video regional offering. Local channels listed above will carry the game in the Seattle market.
This matchup gives Seattle fans an early-season look at how the Storm measure up against one of the Eastern Conference's established clubs, while Washington Mystics fans get a chance to see their team defend home court at CareFirst Arena.
