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2024 - 5 - 10

Toronto to Welcome WNBA Team in 2026: Breaking News!

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Exciting news for basketball fans as Toronto gears up to join the WNBA in 2026. Get ready for the game-changing debut!

Toronto has been buzzing with excitement as news broke about the city being awarded an expansion team in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) to begin play in 2026. Spearheaded by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, the franchise is set to make a significant mark in the world of women's basketball. The team, owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., is poised to bring a new wave of basketball fervor to the vibrant sports scene of Toronto. With plans to play at the renowned Coca-Cola Coliseum, fans can anticipate thrilling games and fierce competition.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow hinted at the imminent arrival of the WNBA team, adding to the anticipation and excitement among locals. The news marks a significant moment for Toronto's sports landscape and reflects the growing popularity and inclusivity of women's sports. As the city eagerly awaits the team's debut in 2026, the basketball community is abuzz with discussions and speculations about the team's potential roster and impact on the league.

In a groundbreaking move, Toronto will become the first city outside the United States to host a WNBA team, highlighting the league's global expansion and influence. The decision to award Toronto an expansion franchise signifies a milestone in promoting women's basketball and providing a platform for talented athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage. With Larry Tanenbaum at the helm, the Toronto WNBA franchise is poised to revolutionize the sporting landscape and inspire future generations of female athletes.

The introduction of a WNBA team in Toronto not only represents a significant step towards gender equality in sports but also promises to ignite a new level of excitement and enthusiasm among basketball enthusiasts in the city. As preparations for the team's inaugural season ramp up, Toronto stands on the brink of a new era in women's basketball, poised to make history and create lasting memories for fans and players alike.

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Toronto awarded WNBA expansion team to begin play in 2026 ... (CBC.ca)

A group headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum has been granted an expansion franchise with the WNBA, CBC Sports has learned.

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Toronto aura une équipe de basketball féminin de la WNBA, selon ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Toronto accueillera la 14e équipe d'expansion de la WNBA, selon des sources de CBC. Le premier match pourrait être disputé au Colisée Coca-Cola dès mai ...

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Toronto to be awarded WNBA expansion team (CityNews Toronto)

Billionaire Larry Tanenbaum of Kilmer Sports Inc., who proposed a bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Toronto in March, will own the team.

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Toronto Awarded WNBA Expansion Team, CBC Sports Reports (Sportico.com)

The WNBA's 14th franchise will be owned by billionaire Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Inc. and will reportedly begin play in the 2026 season.

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WNBA to award Toronto expansion team to begin play in 2026 ... (The Athletic)

The team, led by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Venture, will begin play in 2026. It will use the 8,000-seat Coca-Cola Coliseum as its home ...

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Toronto has been awarded a WNBA expansion team. Here's what ... (Toronto Star)

Industry sources confirmed a CBC report that MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Venture will be awarded a WNBA expansion franchise.

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Toronto awarded WNBA expansion team for 2026 season (Sportsnet.ca)

The Toronto WNBA team will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., which is led by MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum. The team is expected to enter the league in two years, ...

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WNBA reportedly awarding Toronto an expansion franchise to begin ... (Yahoo Sports)

The franchise will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., led by billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, who helped bring the NBA's Raptors to the city and is chairman of Maple ...

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Une équipe de la WNBA bientôt à Toronto (Le Journal de Québec)

Le milliardaire Larry Tanenbaum serait derrière le projet, lui qui détient des parts dans le groupe MLSE qui détient notamment les Raptors et les Maple Leafs de ...

Breaking News : Toronto va accueillir une franchise WNBA ! - The ... (The Free Agent)

La WNBA continue d'exploser en popularité. Au cours des prochaines années elle devrait encore se développer au niveau géographique. En 2026, Toronto va.

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Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city, marking ... (CTV Toronto)

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful an announcement could be made soon amid multiple reports that a WNBA team is coming to Toronto in 2026.

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Toronto is Officially Getting a WNBA Franchise in 2026 (RaptorsHQ)

Per CBC, Toronto will be the next city to get a WNBA team, and will debut in the 2026 WNBA season.

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Toronto mayor hints WNBA team is coming amid reports that new ... (TSN)

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful for an announcement soon amid reports that the city is getting a WNBA team.

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WNBA | Toronto aurait une équipe pour la saison 2026 (La Presse)

Plusieurs médias rapportent que Toronto aura son équipe de la Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

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Toronto expansion team to join WNBA in 2026, per reports - ESPN (ESPN)

Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise that will start play in 2026, according to multiple reports, when it will become the league's first team outside ...

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'Just wait': Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city ... (CTV Toronto)

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful an announcement could be made soon amid multiple reports that a WNBA team is coming to Toronto in 2026.

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WNBA reportedly awarding Toronto an expansion franchise to begin ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The franchise will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., led by billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, who helped bring the NBA's Raptors to the city and is chairman of Maple ...

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Toronto aura son équipe de la WNBA (RDS)

Larry Tanenbaum est président et directeur général de Kilmer Group, ainsi que le président du conseil de Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, qui possède les ...

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Toronto selected as home for the next WNBA franchise (BBC News)

It will be the league's first team outside of the US, according to Canadian media reports.

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Toronto awarded WNBA expansion team to make debut in 2026 ... (The Guardian)

The WNBA has reportedly awarded a franchise to Toronto to begin play in the 2026 season. The league hopes to expand to 16 teams by 2028.

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WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 ... (Globalnews.ca)

Several media reports say the WNBA is officially coming to Toronto. The CBC was the first to report that the women's professional basketball league has ...

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WNBA Awards Toronto An Expansion Team, To Begin Play In 2026 (Forbes)

The WNBA is headed north of the border after a report surfaced that Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum has reached an agreement with the league.

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Une équipe de la WNBA bientôt à Toronto - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Le milliardaire Larry Tanenbaum serait derrière le projet, lui qui détient des parts dans le groupe MLSE. Ce dernier possède notamment les Raptors et les Maple ...

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Une équipe de la WNBA bientôt à Toronto (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le milliardaire Larry Tanenbaum serait derrière le projet, lui qui détient des parts dans le groupe MLSE. Tanenbaum possède notamment les Raptors et les Maple ...

WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, according to ... (CityNews)

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the women's professional basketball league has awarded a franchise to the Kilmer Group. The reported deal ...

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Toronto's WNBA expansion another big step for growing sport (Sportsnet.ca)

The arrival of the WNBA in Toronto speaks to the remarkable growth of the league and women's professional sports in general over the past decade or more, ...

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Toronto Awarded WNBA Expansion Team (Just Women's Sports)

A group led by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum will reportedly bring a new pro women's basketball franchise to Canada in 2026.

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What should Toronto's WNBA team be called? Fans share their ideas (Sportsnet.ca)

Last year, when the WNBA had a pre-season game in Toronto, we asked fans to share ideas on what they would want to call a future WNBA Toronto team.

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Reports: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for ... (moosejawtoday.com)

TORONTO — The WNBA's widely reported arrival in Toronto isn't just a good thing for women's basketball in Canada, but for women's sports in general, ...

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BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer ... (Thorold News)

The CBC was the first to report that the women's professional basketball league has awarded a franchise to the Kilmer Group, which has a 25 per cent stake in ...

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Reports: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for ... (Delta-Optimist)

TORONTO — The WNBA's widely reported arrival in Toronto isn't just a good thing for women's basketball in Canada, but for women's sports in general, ...

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Media reports: WNBA expanding to Toronto in 2026 (Hickory Daily Record)

The WNBA is reportedly heading to Toronto. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the women's professional basketball league has awarded a ...

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