Kamilla Cardoso is ready to take the reins as the leader of the Sky, and our expert WNBA predictions expect the South Carolina product to go big tonight at Moda Center against the Fire.

The Chicago Sky are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in their 2026 WNBA season opener. Chicago enters Saturday’s game looking to grab a victory on the road as they try to put last season’s struggles behind them as they finished tied with the Dallas Wings with the worst record in the league.

Between injuries and newcomers, the Chicago Sky aren’t trying to rush the process of a reimagined roster that will be put to the test with a season-opening four-game trip.

The Sky have signed this former WNBA champion after the team traded star Angel Reese and cut Hailey Van Lith. This time, Chicago is adding a former WNBA champion in Natasha Cloud, who is a veteran guard who has been in the league since she was drafted in the second round by the Washington Mystics.

The Chicago Sky have made significant changes to the roster throughout the offseason, shaking up the team that went 10-34 a year ago. With some major changes, there are some questions regarding this year’s team.

The Sky traded away Angel Reese and were loose with draft picks, but there are reasons for optimism in 2026

The Portland Fire is returning to the WNBA after over 20 years, and the Sports Bra bar is hosting an event for fans to make posters, enter an exclusive raffle, and celebrate the Fire's debut season against the Chicago Sky.

Kentucky signed Ajsa Sivka, whom the Chicago Sky selected as the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Wildcats announced Wednesday.