"The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA's 14th franchise, and the first team outside of the United States. The WNBA Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, announced in May 2024 that the league would expand into Canada, starting with a new team in Toronto."
"Coca-Cola Coliseum is the home of the Marlies, the Sceptres and now the Toronto Tempo. The team unveiled the new court last month and announced that they'll also play at Scotiabank Arena for major games against teams, like the Phoenix Mercury, the Minnesota Lynx, and the Indiana Fever."
"The team will play two preseason games (April 29 and May 1) before their inaugural game for the regular season on May 8th."
Toronto's sports culture thrives with the addition of new teams, including the Toronto Sceptres in women's hockey and the Toronto Tempo in women's basketball. The Tempo, WNBA's 14th franchise, marks a significant expansion into Canada. The team will play at Coca-Cola Coliseum and Scotiabank Arena, with major games scheduled against notable opponents. Preseason games are set for late April, leading up to the inaugural regular season game on May 8th.
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