WNBA Sets Record with 216 National Broadcasts in 2026
#WNBAExpansion #SportsBroadcastingThe WNBA will broadcast a record 216 national games in 2026 under new media deals. Key partners include ESPN, Amazon Prime, CBS, NBC, and ION. The Indiana Fever will have all 44 games nationally televised. read more
WNBA Targets 2027 for First International Game
#WNBAExpansion #GlobalGrowthWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced plans for the league's first international game in 2027. This follows a historic free agency period with million-dollar contracts and the expansion to Toronto, highlighting the WNBA's global growth ambitions. read more
WNBA Expansion Draft Launches Portland, Toronto Rosters
#WNBAExpansion #WNBADraftPortland and Toronto selected 11 players each in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft, focusing on veterans, future stars, and injury-impacted talent. They aim to replicate the success of recent expansion teams as they build inaugural rosters. read more
Portland Fire Draft Carleton First Overall
#WNBAExpansion #BridgetCarletonPortland Fire selected unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton first overall in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft. Both the Fire and Toronto Tempo prioritized veteran role players to build experienced inaugural rosters, aiming for increased production with new opportunities. read more
WNBA Expansion Draft Begins Amid New CBA Rules
#WNBAExpansion #WNBADraftThe WNBA expansion draft begins Friday for Portland and Toronto. Teams protected five players each. New CBA rules impact selections, including limits on unrestricted free agents. ESPN projects the top available player from every existing franchise. read more
Ujiri Eyes NBA Return After Joining WNBA Ownership
#WNBAExpansion #SportsLeadershipMasai Ujiri, former Raptors president, joins the ownership group of the new WNBA Toronto Tempo. He cites the growth of women's sports and a desire to win another championship, aiming to fully celebrate a future title. read more
Toronto Tempo Aim to Be Canadas WNBA Team
#WNBAExpansion #WomensBasketballThe Toronto Tempo, launching in 2026, aim to be "Canada's team" by playing games nationwide. Modeled after the Raptors' unifying impact, they seek to supercharge women's basketball development across the country through increased visibility and representation. read more
#WNBAExpansion #TorontoTeam
The WNBA awards 14th team to Kilmer Group, reported to be based in Toronto and set to debut in May 2026. The league aims to expand to 16 teams by 2028. Toronto's team would play at Coca-Cola Coliseum. read more