Storm Surge Games
A Storm Surge is a rise in SEA level.
Storm Surge is the Storm’s commitment to honoring the communities that make Seattle special. Through amplification, we honor and celebrate the people, culture and contributions of community leaders and creators, and changemakers whose impact shapes our city. On Storm Surge game days, we are intentional about creating a platform for shared celebration, inspiration and pride.
From there, the surge expands through awareness. The Storm will use its platform to educate fans and partners about the history, needs and triumphs of each community we honor. We share stories and remind fans of the importance of understanding different cultures, and elevates Seattle’s diversity. Through awareness, the Storm inspires.
Inspiration leads us to action. Each Storm Surge game is connected to investment. Whether through direct financial support, awards, or partnerships with organizations driving meaningful work in the city. This ensures that the energy inside Climate Pledge Arena empowers change beyond it. The Seattle Storm seeks to be a surge and provide moments that lead to the lasting effects that impact Seattle and beyond.
Upcoming Storm Surge Nights
Kicks for Equality
The Storm’s annual Kicks for Equality Night and Sneakerball returns on Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m., as the Chicago Sky comes to town.
On game day, players will wear custom-designed sneakers highlighting causes they are passionate about. These one-of-a-kind sneakers, along with exclusive Storm memorabilia and experiences, will be featured in the Kicks for Equality auction, available both in person and online.
Fan Fest
- Bracelet making station
- Buy 3, Get 1 Free Pins and Patches
- Same day pressing free of charge on any base (tee, hat, hoodie, jacket, jersey, etc.)
- Food vendors
- Bai Tong
- Po'Boy & Tings
- Seattle Pops
- Sneaker Care Lounge
- Beer garden
Surge Collective
The Surge Collective is the network of nonprofit and community organizations connected to the Storm's social impact work. Through an interactive in-arena activation for fans can meet partner organizations, explore community resources, and engage directly with the groups advancing the causes championed through K4E and supported by the Give Back Fund. Surge Collective Orgs:
- Awa Fam – Therapy Fund Foundation
- Dominique Malonga and Taylor Thierry – Northwest Hope & Healing
- Ezi Magbegor – Project Girl
- Flau’jae Johnson - Black Future Co-op Fund
- Jade Melbourne – Ballard Food Bank
- Jordan Horston – Boys & Girls Club
- Katie Lou Samuelson – Open Arms Perinatal Services
- Mackenzie Holmes – End Brain Cancer Now Initiative
- Natisha Hiedeman – Homeward Pet Adoption Center
- Stefanie Dolson – Lambert House
- Taina Mair – Cierra Sisters
- Zia Cooke – Washington Women’s Foundation
- Sonia Raman – WA Autism Alliance (WAA)
The Toronto Tempo visit Seattle for a matchup on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Throughout the evening, fans will be able to honor the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and celebrate their enduring contributions, culture and resilience.
The Storm’s annual Believe in Women Night is on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm against the Las Vegas Aces.
During halftime, four leaders from the community will be honored and presented with a donation to a nonprofit of their choice to support their ongoing work. Selected by Storm players and staff, the beneficiaries are members of the community who are driven by their shared philosophy that women and girls should have the chance to succeed at every level, no matter their race, ethnicity or gender.
The Believe in Women merch collection is designed by Esmeralda Vasquez, a Yakima-born and Seattle based muralist, who uses each piece of fabric to weave different cultures, communities and identities together.
Past Storm Surge Nights
AANHPI Heritage Night
Celebrate AANHPI Month as the Storm hosts the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Throughout the evening, fans will be able to celebrate and experience the diversity, strength and creativity of the AANHPI communities through special performances and activations throughout Climate Pledge Arena.
To celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, Storm designer Ali Mahoney created a shirt honoring Seattle's diverse AANHPI community. Learn more 📺
Entertainment
- Pregame: DJ Diana Ratsamee
- Anthem: UW Awaaz
- Halftime: Ke'ala 'O Kamailelauli'ili'i Foundation Hula
Surge Collective
A grouping of non-profits that champion equity and empowerment within the AANHPI community. You can visit them at the Living Wall on the concourse outside section 13 to learn more and find ways to engage.
- Make Us Visible WA
- IACS (Indian American Community Services)
- API Chaya
- UTOPIA Washington
- Ke'ala 'O Kamailelauli'ili'i Foundation Hula
Black Excellence Night
The Storm’s first Black Excellence game will be on Friday, June 12 against the Golden State Valkyries at 7:00 p.m.
Special merchandise designed by Yolanda Galery will be available for purchase at the Storm Team Shop. Galery is a self-taught portrait artist based in Seattle whose work explores cultural identity and the celebration of Black natural beauty. She is a recipient of the 2025 BRAVA Emerging Artist Award from the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and was featured in the Melodies of the Diaspora exhibit at the Bellevue Art Museum.
Entertainment
- Pregame: DJ Blast
- Anthem: Mwango Sisters
- Halftime: Cornell Freeney
Fan Fest
Fans are invited to arrive at Climate Pledge Arena ahead of the game for a fan fest from 4:30-6:30. Fan fest includes:
- Afro Dance performance and interactive workshop led by Afro Dance Seattle
- “Swish to Win” for a chance to upgrade your seat
- Community organizations and educational resources
- Sign making station
- Beer garden
- Local Black-owned food vendors
Surge Collective
Community resources and culture on display to honor the Black community in Seattle and beyond. Visit them at the Living Wall on the concourse outside section 13 to learn more and find ways to engage.
Pride Night
The Storm’s Pride Night celebration will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. when the team hosts the Atlanta Dream. 🏳️🌈
This year’s Pride merch collection is designed by Monyee Chau, a Seattle-based artist whose work aims to build community while celebrating collective healing and identity. Their work has been exhibited in museums and galleries including the Wing Luke Museum, Museum of Northwest Art, Mori Art Museum and Copelouzon Museum.
100% of proceeds from this shirt are directed by the Seattle Storm to support access to gender‑affirming care in the Greater Seattle community.
Fan Fest
Fans can take part in activations around the concourse that support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
- Food vendors
- Beer garden
- Rainbow City Color Guard performance
- Pride themed sign making & beaded bracelet making stations
- Face painting
- Merch pop-up featuring Pride Collection items
- Community organizations
Entertainment
- National Anthem: Good Grief
- Halftime: Drag performance by Purple Lemonade
- Guest DJ: Kween Kaysh
Surge Collective
A group of non-profits that champion equity and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community. You can visit them at the Living Wall on the concourse outside section 13 to learn more and find ways to engage.
Prism Award
During the game the Storm will highlight the 2026 Prism Award honoree. The Prism Award honors individuals who embody resilience, vision, and a deep commitment to uplifting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. The recipient is selected by the player impact committee, a group of Storm players who help guide the organization’s community and social impact work.
As a supervising attorney at the international rescue committee, G Lopez helps lead a team of advocates who represent unaccompanied children fleeing their home countries. G’s area of expertise includes advocating for LGBTQ+ youth seeking asylum due to persecution for their queer and trans identities. Their guiding belief is that no child should have to go to court alone. As a bilingual, nonbinary, Latine indigenous attorney, G provides representation and hope for the community they serve at a time when their work is increasingly threatened. In honor of G’s dedication to uplifting their community, the Storm is making a donation of $2,500 to the International Rescue Committee Washington to support their ongoing work. You can learn more by visiting Rescue.org/Seattle
Celebrating All Abilities Night
Join the Storm for Celebrating All Abilities Night on Monday, August 10 as the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm tipoff at 7:00 p.m.
Sensory Schedule
Pre-Game
- (6:27) PA Reads start
- (~6:45pm) Storm Runouts
- Lighting Effects
- Thunderstruck, Thunderclap Sound FX
- (~6:52pm) HORN: 30 seconds to Anthem
- Music Fades
- (~6:52pm) House Lights OUT
- (~6:54pm) House Lights UP
- (~7:02pm) HORN: Blow-Off
- Audio Fades
- (~7:03pm) House Lights OUT
- Storm Intro Video and Starting Lineups
- Strobe Lighting warning
- Colorful Lighting Effects
- (~7:05pm) House Lights UP
- (~7:05pm) HORN: Blow-On
- (~7:06pm) “Seattle, Make Some Noise” Prompt and Crowd Noise
Horns in game play:
- Shot clock violation
- 2 horns per timeout
- End of quarter
Music and Sound during game play:
- Background Instrumentals
- Crowd Prompts – De-fense, Everybody Clap Your Hands, etc.
Quarter 2
- (First Timeout) Dance Troupe Performance - Lights Out with lighting effects
Halftime
- (~3:00 mins left) Alexa Blue Lighting
- (~0:30 seconds left) Get Loud prompt, Lights OUT, Thunderstuck, Green and Yellow lighting effects
Quarter 3
- (3rd Quarter Break) Dance Troupe and Alexa 4th Quarter Hype – Lights OUT, Phone Flashlights, Lighting Effects, “Make Some Noise” prompt
Quarter 4
- (2nd Timeout) Fan Dance Cam
Post-Game
- (If Storm Win) Heavy Green & Yellow Lighting Effects
Game Modifications
- 10% volume reduction
- No cryo cannons
- No pre-game runout haze
- Minimal strobe lighting effects
- Minimal ramp-up noises
- 2 ASL Interpreters w/ In-Game Hosts
- Doppler's Assisted Communication Device
Sensory & Accessibility Resources
- Find sensory toys and kits provided my Premera Blue Cross and Climate Pledge Arena at Guest Experiences Desks or the Sensory Room in the NE corner of LL1
- All entrances (except entrance 4) have a wheelchair accessible entrance, however for any guest wanting additional support during ingress there will be wayfinding volunteers inside entry 3.
- Wheelchairs are available for guests by request at the Guest Services booth inside entry 1.
- Assistive Listening Devices are available at the guest services desk near section 24.
- Two Adult changing tables in the First Aid rooms located on Main Concourse (LL2) – nearest to section 17 and Upper Concourse (1) – nearest to section 211.
In-Game Entertainment
- Anthem: Collin Strode from Special Olympics Washington
- Halftime: Seattle Adaptive Youth Wheelchair Basketball Showcase
Merchandise
Surge Collective
A group of non-profits and businesses that champion equity and accessibility within our communities. You can visit them at the Living Wall on the concourse outside section 13 to learn more and find ways to engage.
- Summit Community Center
- Seattle Adaptive
- AIM
- Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
- Camp Korey
- Washington Include
- Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center
- Visually Speaking
- Seattle Parks & Rec Specialized Programs
- Seattle Theatre Group
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