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Toronto awarded WNBA’s first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, set to begin play in 2026.

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The Guardian

Toronto confirmed as first WNBA franchise outside the United States

Team will also play games in Vancouver and MontrealWNBA’s 14th franchise will start play in 2026Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $50m for the team. Tanenbaum also is the chairman and a minority owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the Toronto sports giant that also owns the NHL’s Maple Leaf…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside U.S., with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.

2 months ago·Canada

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CBC News

Toronto officially announced as WNBA's latest expansion team

The WNBA is finally, officially, coming to Toronto. Kilmer Sports Ventures has been awarded a women's professional basketball team. The official announcement was made Thursday morning at a press conference attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, rapper Drake and Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes.

2 months ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team to begin play in 2026

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. The team will be owned by Larry Tanenbaum-led

2 months ago·United States

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