• Loading stock data...
Friday, June 27, 2025

Sue Bird’s Final Regular-Season Home Game Sets Attendance Records

  • Bird’s final regular-season home game drew a bigger crowd than any in Storm history.
  • It was also the largest crowd in the Climate Pledge Arena to date.
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA legend Sue Bird took the hardwood for her final regular-season home game on Sunday evening — to a historic crowd.

About 18,100 fans packed into Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to celebrate Bird’s illustrious career, the team announced

It was not only the largest crowd the Storm had ever garnered, but also the largest of any team in the arena to date.

More fans showed up for the game than any other WNBA game this season. For the Storm, it was the second consecutive sellout.

The rabid crowd watched a pregame retirement ceremony and got to listen to her live post-game speech. Though the Storm fell to the Las Vegas Aces, the vibe was reportedly electric — with the crowd chanting “Thank you, Sue!”

Bird, a UConn Huskies alum, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft. Since then, she’s been named an All-Star 13 times, won four championships, and garnered five Olympic gold medals. Bird is the WNBA’s all-time assists leader.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

WNBA

Portland WNBA Team Parts Ways With President After Two Months as Launch..

Portland has struggled to hire a GM, according to a source.
Jun 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) controls the ball as Atlanta Dream guard Maya Caldwell (33) defends during the first half at College Park Center.

Paige Bueckers Eyes Expanded Season, ‘Rightful Pay’ in New CBA

“The respect, attention, the accessibility—you see everything growing.”

Masai Ujiri Out As Raptors’ Rogers Era Marked by Leadership Shift

Ujiri led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship.

Featured Today

Shitposters Have Taken the Reins of Pro Sports’ Official Voices

Meet the social media pros turning sports teams into internet trolls.
Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena
June 26, 2025

Stanley Cup’s International Summer Tour: Rules, Repairs, and Raucousness

No pro trophy tour compares to the NHL’s three-month global victory lap.
Mar 15, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) dribbles the ball upcourt against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half at Dickies Arena
June 22, 2025

NIL Is Shrinking the Pool of NBA Draft Entrants

Agents are now advising many players to stay in school.
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field
June 21, 2025

‘More Is More’: The Elite Luxury Jewelers Decking Out Athletes

Meet the elite group of luxury designers crafting the biggest statement pieces.
AA Mint Cards

Young Collectors Are on a High-Stakes Chase for Ultra-Rare Trading Cards

“They just want that excitement of the chase,” says a 23-year-old collector.
Feb 3, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Super Bowl LIX signage at the Hyatt Hotel.
February 4, 2025

New Orleans Home Rentals Skyrocket Around Super Bowl

Short-term rental revenue has already reached $10.5 million.
March 11, 2025

Dick’s Faces Investor Concerns Over Tariffs Despite Record Quarter

The prominent retailer offers an uncertain outlook due to economic challenges.
Sponsored

Hottest Matchups Following NFL Schedule Release

The NFL released the 2025 regular-season schedule, and anticipation is already building in the ticket marketplace with four months to go.
November 4, 2024

Super Bowl Ads Sell Out Three Months Early, at Record Price

Ad units are believed to be selling at more than $7 million per 30 seconds.
October 18, 2024

Skechers Wasn’t Cool. Then NBA Stars Started Wearing Them

The brand is not traditionally cool. Embiid, Randle, and others don’t care.
October 17, 2024

Netflix Shares Rise on Strong Earnings As Christmas NFL Games Lie Ahead

The next two months will include the Tyson-Paul fight and the NFL Christmas Day games.