Seattle declares June 26 Seattle Storm Day, welcomes rookie class
City Hall makes the Storm's newcomers official Seattle.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated Jun 30·1 min read
On Friday, members of the Seattle City Council officially welcomed our rookies to the city and declared Friday, June 26t Via @seattlestorm on X
What happened: Members of the Seattle City Council formally welcomed the Seattle Storm's rookies to the city and proclaimed Friday, June 26th as Seattle Storm Day. The recognition came as a civic honor extended to the franchise and its incoming class.
Why it matters: Public proclamations like this deepen the bond between a WNBA franchise and its market, giving young players an early sense of belonging in a city with deep ties to the Storm. For a rookie class still establishing itself, civic backing reinforces the organization's roots and community standing.
What to watch: Watch how the rookie class translates the warm welcome into on-court contributions as the 2026 regular season continues.