Seattle Sports Commission

Every Sonics fan has a favorite logo.

The one that instantly takes you back to game day threads, packed arenas, and some of Seattle's greatest NBA memories.

Which Sonics logo comes to mind first?
🟢 Skyline
🔴 Space Needle
🟡 Modern Classic

Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why. 👇

Speaker Announcement 🥳

We're honored to welcome Betti Fujikado to the 2026 Women in Leadership Breakfast.

As the co-founder of one of Seattle's most successful advertising agencies, Betti has spent decades helping brands grow while mentoring the next generation of leaders. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn't measured by when you start. It's defined by the impact you make.

Join us as Betti shares lessons on resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose.

🎟️ Individual seats and tables are available now.
https://seattlesports.org/signature-events/women-in-leadership-breakfast-2026

Stay tuned. More speakers will be announced soon.

Meet Our Moderator

We’re excited to welcome Sheridan Blanford, Chief Social Impact Officer for the Seattle Storm, as moderator of our featured leadership panel at the 2026 Women in Leadership Breakfast.

Sheridan has built her career around creating impact through sport, bringing people together, and using leadership as a force for good. We’re thrilled to have her guide a powerful conversation with an incredible lineup of women leaders who are shaping the future of sports, business, and our community.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s panelists and keynote speaker in the weeks ahead.

🎟️ Reserve your table or purchase individual tickets today.

https://seattlesports.org/signature-events/women-in-leadership-breakfast-2026

We're excited to celebrate Women's Sports Month this October and invite you to join us for the 2026 Women in Leadership Breakfast, presented by AT&T.

This year's theme, Upping Your Game: Leadership Boosts for Mind, Body, and Soul, will feature an incredible lineup of women leaders sharing stories, insights, and strategies to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Whether you're attending with your organization, colleagues, mentor, or friends, this is a morning you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Reserve your table or purchase individual seats today. https://seattlesports.org/signature-events/women-in-leadership-breakfast-2026

Stay tuned for speaker announcements and exciting event updates in the weeks ahead.

Jordan Babineaux
🏈 Seahawks legend. Author. Speaker. SSC Commissioner.
After a nine-year NFL career, continues to make an impact throughout Seattle as a leadership coach, broadcaster, author of Pivot to Win, and dedicated member of the Seattle Sports Community.

Michael Bumpus
🏈 Former NFL wide receiver. Broadcaster. Cougar legend.
A Washington State standout and one of the voices of Seattle Sports and the Seahawks, continues to connect with fans across the Pacific Northwest through broadcasting and community engagement.

Randall Morris
🏈 Seahawks legend. Community leader.
After five seasons with the Seahawks and being named the 2023 Seahawks Legend of the Year, Randall continues to invest in the next generation through the Randall Morris Foundation, supporting youth, families, and communities across the Pacific Northwest.

Lamar Neagle
⚽ Sounders FC legend. Broadcaster. Ballard FC co-founder.
Tacoma native .neagle helped lay the foundation for Seattle Sounders FC during the club's early MLS years. Today, he continues to grow the game as a Sounders broadcaster, RAVE Foundation board member, and co-founder of Ballard FC.

Angela Zhang
⛳ Rising star. Washington champion. Future Trojan.
Bellevue native continues to elevate the game as one of the nation's top amateur golfers, earning a spot on the U.S. National Junior Team before taking her talents to USC.

Walker Lamb
⛳ University of Washington golfer.
A Washington state champion and standout collegiate golfer, Walker will be sharing expert tips on the putting green and driving range before golfers head out to the course.

Amber Li
⛳ University of Washington golfer.
State champion has built an impressive collegiate career at UW and will be helping golfers fine-tune their game before the tournament begins.

Jacob Kang
⛳ Seattle University golfer.
Mill Creek native continues to make his mark as one of the Northwest's top young golfers after representing Washington in the Junior America's Cup.

Tsara Ralamboarison
⛳ Seattle University golfer.
WGCA All-American brings an accomplished collegiate résumé and international experience to this year's tournament.

Kelyn Rowe
⚽ Celebrity Guest Host
Federal Way native Kelyn Rowe proudly represented Seattle throughout a distinguished MLS career before transitioning into broadcasting, co-founding Vino FC, and helping grow the local game through Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC.

We're proud to welcome Kelyn as this year's Celebrity Guest Host at the SSC Open.

Our hearts are with everyone across Spokane and Eastern Washington who has been impacted by the devastating wildfires.

To the families who have been forced to evacuate, those who have lost homes, and the communities facing uncertainty, please know that all of Washington stands with you during this difficult time.

We are deeply grateful to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency managers, utility crews, National Guard members, and countless volunteers working tirelessly to protect lives and support those in need.

If you or someone you know has been affected, please stay informed through official channels and follow the guidance of local emergency officials.

Resources
• Spokane County Emergency Management – Evacuation maps, shelters, and updates
• Alert Spokane – Emergency notifications
• Washington Department of Natural Resources – Wildfire information and statewide burn restrictions
• Community Resources Available to Those Impacted by Fires – Assistance for individuals and families affected by the wildfires

We remain hopeful for the safety of everyone impacted and for the strength and resilience of the communities working together through this emergency.

WHO'S GOT NEXT? 🏀

Join us at Hoops on the Pier for an action-packed weekend of 3v3 tournaments, great competition, and a celebration of the city's basketball culture.

Hosted by former NBA All-Star Brandon Roy and Rise Above, this full basketball weekend celebrates competition, community, and the future of the game.

Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your teammates, bring your cameras, and we'll see you on the court.

On July 22, 2026, the City of Seattle proclaimed Peter Tomozawa and Seattle Local Organizing Committee Appreciation Day, recognizing the extraordinary leadership, collaboration, and commitment that helped make the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Seattle a resounding success.

From welcoming the world to Seattle to creating lasting community impact, this recognition reflected the dedication of countless partners, staff, volunteers, and leaders who worked tirelessly to deliver a world-class tournament experience.

As Peter said best, "This one is for all of you."

We were proud to have played a role alongside so many incredible organizations and people in showcasing Seattle on the global stage. The world came to Seattle, and Seattle delivered a masterclass. 👏

It's Tech Week in Seattle. 💻🚀

Innovation isn't just shaping the future of technology. It's transforming the future of sports and events around this city.

As we welcome founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world, we're excited to celebrate the people and ideas helping make Seattle one of the world's leading innovation hubs.

Continuing the celebration of Team Power of Seattle Sports... 🌎⛵

After nearly 11 months at sea, 40,000 nautical miles, five oceans, and six continents, Team Power of Seattle Sports has officially returned home, bringing an unforgettable chapter of the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race to a close.

What this crew accomplished goes far beyond the standings. They represented Seattle with resilience, teamwork, and determination every step of the way, including a historic victory into Bell Harbor Marina as the first Seattle team to win its home race in our ten-year partnership with the Clipper Race.

As one journey comes to an end, another is already on the horizon.

Together with Clipper Ventures, , Bell Harbor International Conference Center, , and our incredible community partners, we're excited to begin preparing for the 2027-28 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and the opportunity to once again welcome the world to Seattle.

Before we look ahead, we pause to say thank you.

To every skipper.

Every first mate.

Every crew member.

Every volunteer.

Every family member who cheered from shore and waited patiently back home.

Thank you to for believing in the power of adventure to connect people and communities around the world.

Special thanks to and our partnering bars who welcomed all the teams with open arms and pints, many many pints, to the Piano man playing the harmonica that cold spring night under the tents, to who provided warm chowder to all and everyone whose collaboration made Seattle’s stopover possible.

Thank you to our President & CEO, , for believing in this partnership and the opportunity to showcase Seattle on a global stage.

And thank you to the dedicated Seattle Sports Commission staff whose tireless work behind the scenes helped create an unforgettable experience for every sailor, volunteer, partner, and visitor who stepped onto our waterfront.

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