Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm Live: WNBA Game Streaming & Stats

Match Overview: Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm – WNBA Showdown at the Moda Center

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) delivers another thrilling encounter as the Portland Fire host the Seattle Storm at the Moda Center in Portland, United States on 18 June 2026. UK fans can catch the action starting at 8:00 AM – an early but well worth it start for basketball enthusiasts across Britain.

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With Portland sitting at 7-8 and Seattle struggling at 3-12, this mid-season clash carries significant playoff implications for the Fire, while the Storm are desperate to break their losing streak against Western Conference opponents – they’re currently 0-7 in conference games.

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Match Preview: Why This Game Matters

Portland Fire’s Home Advantage

The Fire are playing their first home game against Seattle this season, and the Moda Center crowd could be the difference-maker. Portland averages 81.5 points per game with a respectable 44.9% field shooting percentage. Their offensive output is just 1.6 points below what Seattle allows per game (83.1), suggesting a tightly contested battle.

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Seattle Storm’s Struggles

Seattle’s season has been disappointing. The Storm are 0-7 against Western Conference opponents and shooting just 40.5% from the field – that’s 5.4 percentage points below Portland’s defensive allowance of 45.9%. Their defensive rebounding is solid (25.1 per game, fourth in the West), led by Dominique Malonga’s 4.7 rebounds.

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Key Players to Watch

Portland Fire Stars

Scoring Leaders: Portland’s balanced offense averages 81.5 PPG with strong team shooting

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Defensive Presence: The Fire’s 45.9% opponent field goal allowance shows disciplined defense

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Seattle Storm Standouts

Dominique Malonga: Leading the Storm with 4.7 defensive rebounds per game

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Team Defense: Seattle ranks fourth in the West with 25.1 defensive rebounds

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Where to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Information

UK viewers have multiple options to catch Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm live:

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Streaming Platforms

Fubo TV: Offers free trial for new users – watch Seattle Storm at Portland Fire live

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FOX 1: Primary broadcaster for the 7:00 PM PDT game time

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Game Details

Aspect	Detail
Venue	Moda Center, Portland, United States
Date	18 June 2026
UK Time	8:00 AM
Portland Time	7:00 PM PDT
TV Channel	FOX 1

Statistical Breakdown: Head-to-Head Analysis

Offensive Comparison

Portland: 81.5 PPG, 44.9% FG shooting

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Seattle: 83.1 PPG allowed, 40.5% FG shooting

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Defensive Metrics

Portland Opponent FG: 45.9% allowed

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Seattle Defensive Rebounds: 25.1 per game (4th in West)

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Dominique Malonga: 4.7 defensive rebounds/game

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WNBA Context: League Growth & Trends

The Women’s National Basketball Association has experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, breaking attendance records with over 2.5 million fans attending games this season. The league now features 12 teams with a 5-month regular season from May to September, culminating in Finals around late September to early October.

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Seattle Storm remain one of the league’s most successful franchises with 4 championship titles (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), though their current 3-12 record represents a significant struggle. Portland Fire, meanwhile, are fighting to establish themselves as a competitive Western Conference team at 7-8.

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