The WNBA is expected to award Toronto with an expansion team, with the new franchise set to start play in 2026. The team will be the WNBA's first franchise based outside of the United States.
The WNBA is heading to Toronto, according to media reports. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the women’s professional basketball league has awarded a franchise to the Kilmer Group. The reported deal would have Toronto’s WNBA team start playing in May 2026.
Toronto is expected to be awarded an WNBA franchise, headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum. It would begin to play in 2026.
Toronto will be the WNBA's 14th team when it enters the league.