Overview

• Cleveland franchise will debut in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.
• Each ownership group paid a $250 million expansion fee, more than five times the cost of the Golden State Valkyries’ entry.
• All three teams share majority owners with the Cavaliers, Pistons and 76ers to leverage existing arenas and infrastructure.
• The additions raise the league’s roster to 18 teams by 2030, building on recent launches in Portland and Toronto.
• Membership is pending formal sign-off by the WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors before each team begins play.