The Seattle Storm will host the Phoenix Mercury to start the exciting WNBA action on August 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT. Before this game, the Storm defeated the Dream 80-78, and the Mercury lost to the Aces 86-83.

According to statistics, the Mercury are somewhat ahead in scoring (83.1 points per game, sixth place) compared to Seattle’s 81.7 (8th) and slightly ahead in points allowed (79.5 points per game, fourth place) compared to Seattle’s 80.0 (5th) points.

However, the Storm have a better shooting percentage (44.8% from the field, fifth place) than Phoenix (43.2%, eighth place), but they also struggle on the boards, finishing last in the league with 31.4 rebounds per game while the Mercury are in the top half (34.6, fifth place).

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA game, plus plenty more.

Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury: Date and tip-off time

The Seattle Storm will square off against the Phoenix Mercury in an electrifying WNBA game on August 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

DateAugust 17, 2025Tip-off Time6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PTVenueClimate Pledge ArenaLocationSeattle, WashingtonHow to watch Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury on TV & stream live online

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Seattle Storm team news

Nneka Ogwumike is scoring 18.2 points per game, contributing 7.3 rebounds per game, and shooting 82.0% from the free-throw line and an amazing 52.0% from the field.

Skylar Diggins leads the offense with 5.8 assists per game during 31.8 minutes, but she also averages 2.2 turnovers.

Seattle Storm injuriesPlayerInjuryInjury statusF, Katie Lou SamuelsonKnee injuryOut for SeasonPhoenix Mercury team news

Satou Sabally shoots 80.9% from the free-throw line and 39.3% from the field, scoring 17.0 points per game.

Alyssa Thomas leads the team in rebounding with 8.7 per game, with 1.8 on offense and 6.8 on defense.

Phoenix Mercury injuries

No injuries

Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury head-to-head record

The Seattle Storm have trounced the Phoenix Mercury in their last five encounters together, winning four of those games handily. Seattle has demonstrated their ability to dominate both ends of the court by winning by double-digit scores on numerous occasions, including resounding triumphs like 90-66 and 89-70. Even in the more tense games, like the 77-70 victory in May 2025, the Storm were able to remain composed and finish strongly. Although the Mercury’s last victory was in a thrilling 81-79 game in May 2025, recent history indicates that Seattle’s balanced scoring and reliable defense may give them the advantage once more in this encounter.

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