Seattle Sports Commission

09/05/2026

One of the best rivalries in college football is back this weekend. 🍎🏈

For the first time, the Boeing Apple Cup will kick off the season for both Washington State and No. 17 Washington, with the Cougars and Huskies meeting Sunday at Husky Stadium.

📍 Husky Stadium
🗓 Sunday, Sept. 6
⏰ 1 PM Kickoff
📺 NBC

A new season. A familiar rivalry.
Who takes home the Apple Cup this year? 👀

09/01/2026

Hello, September! Seattle’s Great Scavenger Hunt is almost here. Here’s a little preview of what this Scavenger Hunt has looked like in some of the other host cities. 👀

Now it’s Seattle’s turn.

Grab your team, explore the city, hit the checkpoints, and make some memories along the way. Seattle, let’s show up and show out!

There’s still time to register your team for Urban X on September 13.

Already registered? Show us your costume, share with us your team name and tag Seattle Sports Commission for a chance to be featured!

Register link: https://seattlesc.tofinoauctions.com/urbanx/homepages/show

08/27/2026

🚨 Seattle's Great Scavenger Hunt is almost here!

Ever watched The Amazing Race and thought, "I could do that?" Or remember when everyone was out exploring the city playing Pokémon GO?

Urban X captures a little bit of both... and might even be the perfect excuse to break out of the Seattle Freeze.

Ready to play? Here's how it works:

👟 Register your team (2–4 players)
📲 Download the Scavenger Hunt Anywhere app
🗺️ Explore 80+ checkpoints across downtown Seattle
🏆 Climb the live leaderboard
💰 Compete for the $1,000 cash prize
🎉 Celebrate with every team at the finish line at The Hall on Occidental

You'll also be greeted with special appearances by Buoy from the Seattle Kraken and Yorka from the Seattle Orcas!

📸 Show us how your team takes on Urban X! Whether it's matching outfits, funny team videos, or epic checkpoint selfies, tag Seattle Sports Commission for a chance to be featured.

So go grab a partner, coworker, neighbor, kids, or maybe even a blind date 😍

Don't miss this fun chance to connect with the Seattle sports community.
🔗 Register here: https://seattlesc.tofinoauctions.com/urbanx/homepages/show

08/26/2026

We're excited to welcome Avery Barnes, Founder and Gallery Director of Avery Barnes Gallery, to the 2026 Women in Leadership Breakfast.

A Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree and Forbes 30 Under 30 Seattle recipient, Avery has become one of Seattle's most inspiring young leaders. After overcoming significant adversity as a teenager, she went on to launch Seattle's only African art gallery and event space at just 22 years old.

Today, her work has led to collaborations with organizations including the Obama Foundation, Microsoft, Disney, JPMorganChase, and the University of Washington, all while championing equitable storytelling and creating opportunities for women, people of color, and small business owners.

Join Avery on our Playing With the Generations panel as we explore leadership, mentorship, and the power of learning across generations.

🎟️ Tickets and tables are now 50% sold. Join us for a morning you won't want to miss.
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08/26/2026

🌟 Happy National Women's Equality Day!

Today, we honor the incredible achievements of women throughout history and celebrate the ongoing pursuit of equality. It's a reminder that leadership comes in many forms and that every generation has the opportunity to create lasting change.

We're honored to welcome Kellyn Smith Kenny, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at AT&T, as our opening speaker for the 2026 Women in Leadership Breakfast.

Kellyn is an award-winning global executive known for leading transformational growth across some of the world's most recognizable brands. As Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at AT&T, she oversees advertising, brand strategy, media, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and strategic partnerships for AT&T Communications.

Prior to AT&T, Kellyn led global marketing at Uber, served as SVP at Capital One, spent several years at Microsoft, and most recently served as Global Chief Marketing Officer at Hilton Worldwide, leading marketing for 18 brands, the Hilton Honors loyalty program with more than 106 million members, across 120 countries and 6,000 hotels.

Her leadership has been recognized by Fortune, Adweek, Brand Innovators, and HotTopics, and her work has earned multiple EFFIE, CLIO, Cannes Lions, and SHORTY Awards.
Join us on October 16 as Kellyn helps kick off a morning dedicated to leadership, growth, and the launch of Seattle's first official Women's Sports Month.

🎟️ Seats are filling quickly. Reserve yours today.
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08/26/2026

Want to hear how Seattle quickly became the #1 host city during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Or what it takes behind the scenes to lead through one of the biggest moments in our city’s sports history?

Join our President & CEO Beth Knox, alongside Mari Horita, Maya Mendoza-Exstrom, and April Putney for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s Power Hour: Leadership Exchange – Shaping Washington Sports on September 9.

This is your chance to hear directly from the women helping shape what’s next for sports in Seattle and across Washington.

🎟️ Seats are limited. Reserve yours and be part of the conversation.

📆 Power Hour: Leadership Exchange (Shaping Washington Sports) | September 9 | 8:00 a.m.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4o7VEXp

Learn from the women shaping the future of sports in Washington at Power Hour: Leadership Exchange on September 9. This members-only session gives you an insider scoop on the career experiences that took them to the top of their field. Take in their remarks on leadership, growth, decision-making, and the experiences that have defined their success.

You'll engage with:
- Mari Horita, Senior Vice President, Social Impact & Civic Affairs of Seattle Kraken
- Beth Knox, President & CEO of Seattle Sports Commission
- Maya Mendoza-Exstrom, Chief Business Officer of Seattle Reign FC
- April Putney, Chief Strategy Officer of Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026

Candid, small-group conversations like these provide valuable insight that goes beyond a typical speaker panel. Make sure to reserve your seat.

📆 Power Hour: Leadership Exchange (Shaping Washington Sports) | September 9 | 8:00 a.m.
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4o7VEXp

08/21/2026

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. 👇