Basketball

Seattle Storm. The WNBA Seattle Storm has its season from May to mid-September. The Storm play at KeyArena, on the Seattle Center campus. Tickets cost $10–$126. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Downtown, Seattle, Washington, 98109. 206/217–9622; www.wnba.com/storm.

UW Huskies. Representing Seattle basketball in the Pac-12 Conference, the UW Huskies have made huge strides under the guidance of coach Lorenzo Romar. Along with several conference titles, the team has advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen three times in a decade. The always-tough women's team—which also enjoys a very loyal (and loud) fan base—has advanced to the NCAA tournament several times in recent years, as well. Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, known locally as "Hec Ed," is where the UW's men's and women's basketball teams play. Tickets are $6–$35. 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE, University District, Seattle, Washington, 98195. 206/543–2200; gohuskies.cstv.com.