When Do Toronto Tempo Start Playing in the WNBA?

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A photo of the home of the Toronto Tempo, the Coca-Cola Coliseum, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario.
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Sameer Kumar @S_Kumar2 Dec 18, 2024, 2:40 PM
  • The Toronto Tempo will start playing in the WNBA in 2026.
  • The Tempo will play in the Eastern Conference.
  • Kilmer Sports Ventures owns the Tempo.

The Toronto Tempo are bringing the WNBA to Canada as part of the league’s expansion efforts, bringing the league three new teams.

With that said, when will they first take the court? Let’s find out.

When Do Toronto Tempo Start Playing in the WNBA?

The Tempo will start playing in the WNBA in 2026.

What Conference Do the Tempo Play In?

The Tempo will play in the Eastern Conference.

Where Will the Toronto Tempo Play?

The Tempo will play in the Coca-Cola Coliseum.

The AHL’s Toronto Marlies currently play there.

The Coca-Cola Coliseum will feature a unique fan section for WNBA games.

The arena can host up to 8,500 fans for basketball games.

Additional games may be played at Scotiabank Arena and across Canada.

Who Owns the Toronto Tempo?

Kilmer Sports Ventures owns the Tempo.

Larry Tanenbaum is the chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures. He’s also the chairman of MLSE, which owns the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. 

When Do Toronto Tempo Tickets Go On Sale?

It’s unknown when Tempo tickets will go on sale, but fans can sign up on the team’s website to be the first to receive ticket updates.

When the team gets going in 2026, Toronto Tempo odds will be available at the BetMGM sportsbook.

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Sameer Kumar

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.