Toronto Secures WNBA's First International Franchise

The new team, set to begin play in 2026, aims to unite Canada with games in multiple cities.

Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures paid $115 million for the franchise.
The team will play home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum and select games in Vancouver and Montreal.
A public contest will be held to choose the team's name and colors.
Teresa Resch, former Raptors executive, named team president.
The WNBA plans to expand to 16 teams by 2028.