The Flame Returns: Portland Fire Unveil 2026 WNBA Uniforms
Portland is officially back on the map. After folding in 2002, the Portland Fire are reclaiming their identity as the WNBA's 15th franchise with a dual-thread reveal for the 2026 season. The jerseys are a calculated blend of the team’s original "Rose City" roots and modern, streamlined aesthetics.
One City. One Jersey. One Fire. pic.twitter.com/bgIkS1UUrc
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) January 28, 2026
"Our 2026 jerseys are an embodiment of this new era of the team: bold, innovative, and resilient," said Kimberly Veale, the team’s Senior VP of Marketing and Communications.
Portland Fire 2026 Heroine Edition
The Portland Fire 2026 Heroine Edition Jersey is a minimalist white home kit featuring a bold red "FIRE" wordmark across the chest accented by high-contrast black numbers. The design is anchored by side-tape detailing inspired by the new "PDX" logo and the Willamette River, intended to represent the "passion for the team" and the city's enduring spirit.
Portland Fire 2026 Explorer Edition
The Portland Fire 2026 Explorer Edition Jersey serves as the franchise's road identity, showcasing a textured red patterned fabric with "Portland" scripted across the chest in black. Complemented by white numbers for maximum visibility, this jersey celebrates the "Fire's legacy in Portland" while utilizing side panels that mirror the fluid lines of the local geography.
The Fire are scheduled to make their regular-season debut at the Moda Center on May 9, 2026, against the Chicago Sky. According to interim president Clare Hamill, the return is a reclamation of the city's status as a champion for women's sports.









