WNBA announces Toronto Tempo as first Canadian expansion team set to debut in 2026

The WNBA has announced the Toronto Tempo as its first Canadian expansion team, set to begin play in 2026. The team unveiled its logo and name, reflecting the energy of Canadian citizens. The name "Tempo" symbolizes pace and heartbeat, according to team president Teresa Resch. The nickname was chosen through a public engagement program that gathered over 10,000 fan submissions. The Tempo will play at the Coca-Cola Coliseum and will be the league's 14th franchise. This follows the announcement of the Golden State Valkyries, another expansion team starting in 2025.