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SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2026 — The Washington Huskies suffered their first loss of the season, falling 27–24 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their Big Ten opener at Husky Stadium. Washington trailed 21–10 at halftime but mounted a late comeback, scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull within three points. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 239 yards, tossed two touchdown passes and added a 13-yard rushing score, but Minnesota recovered Washington’s late onside kick to seal the victory. The Huskies dropped to 3–1 overall and 0–1 in conference play.

Seattle Sounders End 13-Match Winless Run with 2–0 Home Victory over Real Salt Lake SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2026 — Seattle Sounders FC returned to winning ways with a 2–0 victory over Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field, ending a club-record 13-match winless streak in Major League Soccer. After a scoreless first half, Danny Musovski broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, finishing a move assisted by Paul Arriola. Albert Rusnák doubled Seattle's advantage in the 74th minute, with Arriola providing his second assist of the night. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas recorded his seventh shutout of the season as the Sounders secured a much-needed three points. The victory improved Seattle's record to 8–9–8, bringing the club to 32 points and 10th place in the Western Conference. The result also extended the team's unbeaten run to six matches, providing renewed momentum in its push for a postseason berth.

SEATTLE, Sept. 19, 2026 — The No. 24 Washington Huskies delivered their strongest offensive performance of the young season, defeating the Eastern Washington Eagles 48–16 at Husky Stadium to improve to 3–0. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. led the charge, completing 27 of 33 passes for 373 yards and four touchdowns. Washington's offense found its rhythm early, building a commanding 31–10 halftime lead and finishing with 546 total yards. The decisive victory marked the Huskies' third consecutive win and completed their undefeated nonconference schedule. With momentum building, Washington now turns its attention to Big Ten competition, beginning with a home matchup against Minnesota.

SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2026 — The No. 19 Washington Huskies secured their second consecutive victory of the season with a narrow 16–14 win over the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Freshman running back Ansu Sanoe scored his first career touchdown in the second quarter, while quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 249 yards and added 56 rushing yards. Kicker Tyler Robles contributed three field goals, helping Washington maintain its lead despite a late comeback attempt by Utah State. In front of 62,152 fans, the Huskies held on to preserve their unbeaten record, improving to 2–0 following their Apple Cup victory over Washington State the previous week.

SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2026 — The No. 17 Washington Huskies opened their 2026 college football season with a 24–10 victory over the Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium in the 118th edition of the Apple Cup. The historic rivalry took center stage as the two teams met in a season opener for the first time. Washington's defense held the Cougars scoreless through three quarters, while quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown. The Huskies pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the win and retain the Apple Cup trophy, kicking off their season with a memorable victory in front of their home crowd.

On September 5, 2026, Seattle Sounders FC hosted the New York Red Bulls at Lumen Field. The match finished 0–0, although Seattle created the clearer chances over the course of the evening. In the 19th minute, Dejan Joveljić found Albert Rusnák inside the box, but Red Bulls goalkeeper Ethan Horvath made an important save. Seattle threatened again in the 31st minute, when Paul Rothrock sent in a cross that narrowly missed Jordan Morris. Morris then broke through on goal in the 42nd minute, only to be denied again by Horvath. Seattle continued to press after halftime. In the 51st minute, substitute Snyder Brunell connected with a volley from a cross, but his effort struck the near post. It proved to be one of Seattle’s best chances of the match. The match ended scoreless. Seattle finished with 17 shots and six on target, compared with New York’s six shots and three on target. Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made three saves to record his sixth clean sheet of the season, while the result extended Seattle’s unbeaten run to three matches. Attendance at Lumen Field was 31,691.

On August 29, 2026, Seattle Sounders FC hosted Chicago Fire FC at Lumen Field in an MLS regular-season match. Seattle made a strong start and opened the scoring in the 12th minute, when Sebastian Gomez delivered the ball across goal for Dejan Joveljić to finish from close range. It was Joveljić’s first goal for the Sounders. Chicago equalized in the 39th minute through Maren Haile-Selassie, with Robert Lewandowski and Andrew Gutman involved in the buildup, sending the teams into halftime level at 1–1. Seattle regained the lead shortly after the restart. In the 48th minute, Joveljić scored again to complete his brace, with Albert Rusnák and Snyder Brunell credited in the buildup. Chicago responded late in the match. In the 82nd minute, Robert Lewandowski scored from a move involving Puso Dithejane and Haile-Selassie, leveling the match at 2–2. Neither side found a winner afterward, and the points were shared. Chicago generated more attacking volume, finishing with 20 shots and 11 on target, compared with Seattle’s 11 shots and three on target. Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas recorded nine saves, and attendance at Lumen Field was 38,287.

The Seattle Storm will host WNBA newcomer Toronto Tempo on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game will also mark the Storm’s Native American Heritage Night, celebrating the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and recognizing their enduring culture, contributions and resilience. The evening will feature special pregame and halftime performances by The Canoe Family of the Snoqualmie Tribe. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive Seattle Storm and Snoqualmie Indian Tribe co-branded socks.

On August 19, 2026, Seattle Sounders FC hosted Austin FC at Lumen Field in an MLS regular-season match. Seattle entered the game looking to respond after its August 16 home defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The match remained scoreless for more than an hour before Facundo Torres opened the scoring for Austin in the 66th minute, finishing a move involving Žan Kolmanič and Jayden Nelson to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Austin then doubled its advantage in the 87th minute, when substitute Guilherme Biro found the net to make it 2–0. Seattle pulled one back in the 90th minute through defender Stuart Hawkins, who headed home an Albert Rusnák free kick. It was Hawkins’ first career MLS goal, while Rusnák’s assist marked his 150th career MLS regular-season goal contribution. The Sounders ultimately fell 2–1 at home. Seattle recorded 18 shots, including seven on target, while Austin had 13 shots with eight on goal. Attendance at Lumen Field was 28,836. The defeat extended Seattle’s club-record MLS losing streak to eight consecutive matches.

A Cascadia rivalry night at Lumen Field. Vancouver broke through late with goals from Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller, earning a 2–0 win over Seattle and securing the 2026 Cascadia Cup.

The Seattle Storm will host the Chicago Sky on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game will also feature the Storm’s annual Kicks for Equality event. Storm players will wear custom-designed sneakers representing causes that are meaningful to them. The shoes, along with exclusive Storm memorabilia and experiences, will be included in a charity auction benefiting community organizations and the Storm’s social-impact initiatives. Fans are also encouraged to arrive early for a pregame Fan Fest outside Climate Pledge Arena, featuring food trucks, a beer garden, giveaways, photo opportunities and other activities.

The Seattle Seahawks opened their 2026 preseason on August 15 with a 17–7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field, their first game since winning last season's Super Bowl. Quarterback Drew Lock led an 80-yard opening drive and threw Seattle's only touchdown, but the Seahawks' offense struggled afterward, finishing with just 156 total yards. With several starters resting, the game focused largely on evaluating young players and roster depth. Seattle will next visit the Tennessee Titans on August 23.