WNBA 2026 · 15th Franchise · Expansion Team

Portland Fire

The WNBA returns to Portland after 24 years. Home opener May 9 vs Chicago Sky. 15,000+ season memberships sold. Zero players on the roster. Everything depends on the CBA.

15K+

Season Tickets

Players

Games

Years Away

Live Tracker · CBA Negotiations

Deadline Tomorrow. 16-Hour Session Friday. No Deal.

Six days of marathon talks at The Langham. 15+ proposals exchanged. Revenue sharing ($9.5M vs $6.2M salary cap) and housing remain the sticking points. Engelbert's deadline: Monday, March 16. Coach Alex Sarama and GM Vanja Černivec are waiting.

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Draft Tracker 44-Game Schedule Original Fire (2000-02) Game Day Guide

What's Happening

Schedule

2026 Schedule: All 44 Games

Home opener May 9 vs Chicago Sky. Sabrina Ionescu visits May 12-14. Five-game August homestand includes Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark). Full confirmed dates.

History

The Original Fire: 2000-2002

Three seasons. 8,000+ fans per game. Paul Allen declined to buy. Why they folded. Why this time is different.

Guide

Game Day Guide: Moda Center

MAX Light Rail, parking, Sizzle Pie, Killer Burger, seating sections, bag policy, accessibility, and tips from Portland sports fans.

Key Dates

Date	Event	Status
March 16	CBA handshake deal target	Pending
April 1-6	Expansion Draft (if CBA done)	Pending
April 13	2026 WNBA Draft	Pending
April 19	Training camp opens	Pending
May 9	Home opener vs Chicago Sky	Scheduled
May 12	vs NY Liberty (Sabrina Ionescu)	Scheduled

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