WNBA Plans Expansion to 16 Teams by 2028

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the WNBA's goal to expand to 16 teams, with new franchises potentially in cities like Nashville, Philadelphia, and Toronto.

The WNBA, currently with 12 teams, aims to add four new teams by 2028, expanding the league to 16 teams.
San Francisco will see the WNBA's 13th team in 2025, following the league's expansion plans.
Cities under consideration for new teams include Nashville, Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, Portland, and South Florida.
The expansion process involves securing committed ownership groups, appropriate arenas, and player facilities.
An expansion draft is planned for December to help populate the new team's roster in San Francisco.