The Seattle Storm are back in Everett once again. With what is planned to be their last season at Angel of the Winds Arena in Downtown Everett before they return home back to Seattle next year when their home court at Climate Pledge Arena opens.  

I caught a recent game thanks to some free tickets from Bloodworks NW. I didn’t donate blood for the free perks Bloodworks often gives out, but I was thankful for the gift.

Live in Everett co-founder Tyler Chism joined me for the June 22nd Pride Night game as the Storm took on the Washington Mystics (of Washington DC). It was my first WNBA basketball game.

I’m not what you would call a “sports person” by any means, but I loved being able to attend a game right in Downtown Everett. Not only are the commutes and crowds more enjoyable in a smaller setting in my opinion, but we were even able to walk to the game and avoid parking hassles altogether.

We found our seats just in time for tip-off. The game was neck and neck right from the get-go.

Before the half, the Storm recovered from about a 10 point spread. The energy was palpable, growing exponentially as the game went on. And it wasn’t just the intensely close match-up fueling the fiery fans, but also the Pride half-time dance party with DJ Ricki Leigh amongst all of the other jumbotron games and giveaways certainly didn’t hurt either.

In fact, there was so much music and merriment, I think the game would be enjoyable for many non-sports fans alike. Especially considering how fast-paced and high-scoring basketball is, the action was non-stop all night.

Just check out this video to see some of the highlights for yourself:

And we can’t forget about the food and drink of course. Angel of the Winds Arena served up some decent food and drink options. I was bummed Major League Pizza wasn’t open, but Black Bean Burgers proved to be a good runner-up. Despite their lack of sauce (note to self: ask for more sauce next time), they were quite tasty. And reasonably priced at about $10. The burger paired well with my Elysian IPA and added that much more enjoyment to the game.

By the end of the 4th quarter, with 32.9 seconds left in the game, the score was 83 to 85 with the Mystics in the lead. The Storm was positioned well to try and tie the game or go for the win. 

I was biting my nails and jumping up and down. The energy was through the roof.

In the end, the Storm couldn’t quite make the last couple of plays they needed. The Mystics took the win by just a few points. 

All in all, it was a fantastic experience. I was skeptical about going since I’m not a big sports person, but now I’m ready to go back. In-person events are fun in general, but now that they’re finally happening again, they’re more fun than ever.

If you’re able, I highly recommend catching a Seattle Storm game in Everett … while you still can.

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Garret is the co-founder + CEO of Live in Everett. He’s also journeying toward wholeness at GarretHunt.com.