by University Communications
April 17th 2026
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Portland State University is proud to welcome the Portland Fire to campus as the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise begins its inaugural training camp. As the Official Higher Education Partner of the Portland Fire, Portland State University is proud to host the team's training camp. This collaboration highlights PSU’s role as a vital community partner in downtown Portland, providing the team’s primary practice facilities until the completion of the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center later this year.
"Having the Portland Fire on campus is exciting for Portland State and for our student-athletes," said PSU President Ann Cudd. "We share the belief that Portland is an epicenter for women's sports, and we are thrilled to be a part of the early days of Portland's next great athletics team."
Portland Fire is one of the WNBA’s newest franchises, making its official on-court debut in 2026. Owned by RAJ Sports, the team is more than a franchise — it’s the revival of a movement, honoring the legacy of the original Portland Fire while blazing a bold new path forward. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, Portland Fire is rooted in the Rose City’s enduring resilience, spirit and passion for sport.
The Portland Fire will open training camp at PSU on April 19 through April 22. Portland’s debut season tips off on May 9, as the Fire host the Chicago Sky at the Moda Center.