WNBA Explores Expansion to Toronto After Successful Exhibition Game

• The WNBA held its first-ever game in Canada on May 13, 2021 in Toronto.
• The game at the home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors sold out, showing strong interest in the WNBA in Canada.
• Average viewership of WNBA games in Canada has increased 95% over the last three years.
• The Toronto exhibition could lead to a permanent WNBA team in the city as the league explores expansion to 100 potential markets.
• Toronto is on the short list of about 10 cities the WNBA is considering for expansion.

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