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A new bar, Rough & Tumble Pub, is expected to open later this year, dedicated to showcasing women’s sports — a first of its kind in Seattle.

“We鈥檙e for a world where women are seen as winners: On the pitch, the courts, the sand, the surf. Everywhere, with equal opportunity,” Rough and Tumble Pub’s website read. “That鈥檚 why we created a place where women鈥檚 sports are celebrated on big screens, with big sound, good friends, and great food.”

Jen Barnes is the owner of this pub, which will open on Ballard Avenue. In 2021, when she couldn鈥檛 find any place to watch the OL Reign semi-final, Barnes realized it was up to her to create a space for women鈥檚 sports.

“Our door is open to everyone (kids too!). The beer is cold, laughs are easy, and the game is on. Our dream is that this will be a place of comfort, fun, and belonging,” Rough and Tumble Pub’s website read. “Here, we rally for women who are champions. Come on in, kick back, tune in, and turn it up. We can鈥檛 wait to see you.”

The Pacific Northwest is spearheading the women’s sports bar industry, with the first-ever women’s sports bar, , opening earlier this year in Portland.

Portland鈥檚 The Sports Bra is the first bar in the world to exclusively air women鈥檚 sports

The WNBA reported a year-over-year viewership increase of 51%. In February, the WNBA announced they raised $75 million from investors to further develop the league and provide players with higher salaries and improved benefits.

ESPN even started a fantasy league for the WNBA, which launched this year.

Last week, Sue Bird played her final regular season home game for the Seattle Storm. The all-time WNBA assist leader has led the franchise to 18 playoff appearances — and four championships — during her 21-year career.

Sue Bird plays final regular season home game with Storm

Meanwhile, the OL Reign has a 91-51-56 record over its 10-season history. 聽Laura Harvey, the team’s head coach, led the team to two consecutive NWSL Shield聽wins in 2014 and 2015.

Other nationally-televised women’s sports are continuing to expand. The NCAA Women鈥檚 Basketball Tournament averaged 3.5 million viewers during the Final Four, a 20% increase from 2021. The title game between South Carolina and UConn on ESPN averaged 4.85 million viewers, the most watched championship game since 2004.

Last year鈥檚 U.S. Open final between Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez averaged 2.4 million viewers. It was the most watched women鈥檚 final not involving Serena Williams, who announced her retirement last week.

By comparison, the Men鈥檚 Finals between Daniel Medvedev and Novak Djokovic averaged 2.1 million viewers.