The WNBA has officially announced its expansion to Toronto, marking the league's first franchise outside the United States. The new team will be led by Teresa Resch as president, with Larry Tanenbaum playing a significant role in the development. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert made the announcement, highlighting the league's growing viewership and international reach. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his excitement, emphasizing the opportunities this expansion will provide for Canadian athletes. The team will also play some games in other Canadian cities, including Montreal and Vancouver. The franchise is set to tip off in 2026. Notable attendees at the announcement included Masai Ujiri, Kyle Lowry, and Canadian WNBA Champion Tammy Sutton-Brown.
The WNBA awarded Toronto its first-ever franchise outside the US, linking up with a sports and real estate billionaire as the flourishing league pushes to build an audience in Canada and abroad https://t.co/PsHEIVKAFB
The WNBA awarded Toronto its first-ever franchise outside the US, linking up with a sports and real estate billionaire as the flourishing league pushes to build an audience in Canada and abroad https://t.co/6b1Hqdspgh
WNBA Expanding Internationally To Toronto As Viewership Climbs https://t.co/NwzQb7Y5IK https://t.co/ywRZb1Mrxv
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “It’s official: Canada is getting a WNBA team! This landmark deal will give opportunities to our remarkable athletes across the country, and on the biggest stage. I can’t wait to see our Canadian women win on the court.” #WNBA https://t.co/VfSliikHvL
You heard it here first 🤩 Commissioner Engelbert has officially announced our exciting expansion to the 6ix Welcome to the W, @WNBA_Toronto 🇨🇦 https://t.co/NC5wJopwAF
NEWS: While Toronto will be the home base for the new @WNBA franchise, chairman Larry Tanenbaum said today they will play some games in other Canadian cities such as Montreal and Vancouver.
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau WNBA Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert WNBA Toronto President, Teresa Resch Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures, Larry Tanenbaum Canadian WNBA Champion/ HOF, Tammy Sutton-Brown Ontario Premier, Doug Ford Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow All walked in. https://t.co/hXCE4Me31w
Welcome to the 6️⃣ix @WNBA_Toronto https://t.co/r79EBJPnF9
WATCH LIVE: Officials expected to formally announce Toronto WNBA team https://t.co/Z0seUBBc7y
Masai Ujiri and Kyle Lowry here for WNBA announcement. Also Justin Trudeau.
It’s official, Toronto is #UpNext 🇨🇦 Tune-in now to hear Commissioner Engelbert’s remarks live on WNBA App, X, YouTube or NBA TV. Tips off in 2026. https://t.co/NjwjmetAiY
Tune in as the WNBA gets set to make a special announcement at 9pm/ET! ⬇️ https://t.co/8qR0Drtyaw
Women's pro sports has been 'the one missing link' in Toronto, Larry Tanenbaum says before WNBA announcement https://t.co/dtZE3OhHHg
Larry Tanenbaum set to unveil Teresa Resch as president of WNBA’s new Toronto team https://t.co/S5G12DIuuH https://t.co/VdxXkOC7Zn