The Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm will kick off the 2025 WNBA preseason on Sunday, May 4, at 6:00 PM ET from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, marking the first game of a fully broadcast and streamed 15-game slate.
For the first time in league history, 14 of the 15 exhibition contests will be available via a free WNBA League Pass preview, with only one matchup reserved for ESPN platforms.
Local fans in Seattle can also tune in to KOMO 4’s live television coverage, while viewers in Connecticut can check regional sports networks.
Where To Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Seattle Storm?
- WNBA League Pass (Free Preview): Stream 14 of the 15 preseason games—including Sun vs. Storm—for free through the WNBA App’s “Watch” tab or via the League Pass website.
- Local TV: KOMO 4 will carry the Storm’s home opener live at 6:00 PM ET
Connecticut Sun vs. Seattle Storm Preview
The preseason opener presents a clash between two veteran-laden rosters and fresh rookie classes. Connecticut enters the 2025 season under new head coach Rachid Meziane, who is expected to bring some innovative schemes to town after Stephanie White’s departure.
The Connecticut Sun’s 2025 draft class features Aneesah Morrow (No. 7 overall from LSU), Saniya Rivers (No. 8 from NC State), and Rayah Marshall (No. 25 from USC), signalling a significant infusion of young talent into the roster.
The Sun will look at new additions like eight-time All-Star Tina Charles and 2021 WNBA champion Diamond DeShields to provide leadership and experience. Under the guidance of their new head coach, the Sun will aim to develop a cohesive unit that blends seasoned veterans with promising rookies as they embark on the 2025 season.
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— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) April 28, 2025
Seattle, led by coach Noelle Quinn in her fourth season, will hope to counter with All-Stars Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith, alongside newcomers like Alysha Clark, bolstering frontcourt depth.
Sun vs. Storm Key Matchups
The major plot line revolves around rookie Morrow and veteran Ogwumike battling it out in the frontcourt. Morrow’s explosiveness and inside scoring will be put to test by Ogwumike’s expertise in post and defensive abilities.
When it comes to the perimeter, the spotlight is on the play of the backcourt with Saniya Rivers and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
Rivers will have to showcase her playmaking and transition skills to compare with Diggins-Smith’s leadership and skills in the midrange game, while the team’s veteran, Erica Wheeler, gives Seattle another ball-handler choice. The result of this meeting could easily turn on the guard duos that manage to operate more efficiently in half-court and on defense.
As the Sun and Storm open a fully broadcast 15-game slate—14 on free League Pass—the rookie-veteran duels (Morrow vs. Ogwumike; Rivers vs. Diggins-Smith) will define preseason intrigue and excitement today.