Runners up

The Top Seattle Athletes That Didn't Make the Cut

They're good, but they didn't make our list of the greatest—for one reason or another.

06/02/2026 By Allison Williams

Sports Town

The 25 Greatest Seattle Athletes

A totally objective, impossible-to-dispute ranking.

06/01/2026 By Brittney Bush Bollay, Christian Caple, Eric Nusbaum, and Naomi Tomky

Up the Bridges

How Ballard FC Democratizes Soccer

Cheap tickets, budding players, and lingonberry hot dogs bring out the crowds.

05/14/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Longshots

How Angie Mentink Made It Back After an Offseason Stroke

The Mariners broadcaster refuses to stay sidelined.

03/27/2026 By Aspen Anderson

Pre-Game Guide

Best Restaurants and Bars Near Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park

Where to eat if you’re headed to the stadiums.

03/26/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Going Downhill

Is This the Worst Ski Season in Seattle History?

Check on your ski friends. They're not okay.

02/06/2026 By Allison Williams

Silver Linings Playbook

We're Living in the Best Seattle Sports Year Ever

And it might just be about to get better.

02/03/2026 By Christopher Crawford

Social Paces

Your Guide to Seattle’s Running Clubs

Some will take you to a PR, others will take you to a brewery.

12/22/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In a Pickle

What Is a Pickleball Country Club?

Seattle's homegrown sport inspired SoDo’s Picklewood, a venue complete with an Ethan Stowell restaurant and Hollywood kitsch.

12/04/2025 By Allison Williams

Represent

The World’s Greatest Ichiro Memorabilia Collector Lives in Florida

Ray Gerkey thought his hobby needed a focus.

07/09/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

Toe pick

Where to Go Ice Skating in and near Seattle

Where to rent skates, take a class, or even play broomball on the ice.

12/18/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

What's Kraken?

The Casual Hockey Fan’s Guide to the 2024–25 Kraken Season

Now with a new captain!

10/08/2024 By Angela Cabotaje

Under the Pyramid

Climate Pledge Arena Concert and Event Guide

The biggest artists, acts, and special events to grace the Seattle Center stage this year.

09/13/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Faster Higher Stronger

The Ultimate List of Local Olympians to Watch in Paris

Meet the many Washingtonians competing in the Olympics and Paralympics.

07/24/2024 By Adam Willems

Hoops Fever

Caitlin Clark Draws a Crowd. But the Storm Deserve Our Lasting Attention.

The sellout crowd reserved its biggest applause for a Storm legend.

06/28/2024 By Eric Olson

Well Well Well

Why Sports Bras Are More Than a Fashion Statement

Once puberty hits, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. One of the major reasons? Issues with sports bras.

06/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

Hoop Dreams

Welcome Home, Storm

After 25 years, Seattle's most successful pro sports team finally has a permanent home.

05/16/2024 By Malia Alexander

Pantsed

Who Broke the Mariners Uniforms?

Transparency is a worthy goal for any organization, but not when it comes to major league teams' pants.

03/01/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Joy to the Dawgs

The Seattle Sports Fan Holiday Wish List

All I want for Christmas is a national championship for the Huskies (and a new owner for the Mariners).

12/18/2023 By Christopher Crawford

Faking Left

Shaun Scott Chronicles Seattle’s Civic Shortcomings through Sports

Heartbreak City details progressive failures, and resilience, by focusing on the city’s relationship to its teams and athletes.

10/23/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy