The WNBA’s 30th season has been in the news for various reasons, both positive and negative, but things are getting in line with teams getting ready for the tip-off on scheduled dates. Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will be new entrants to the league, and they also made massive signings with their expansion draft and WNBA draft, handing them the talent they were aiming for.
Though with a roster in place, the new entrants will look to match the established franchises in the league, they lack many facilities that the 13 other teams have, and need to improve on. The Indiana Fever recently dropped an update on its $78 million facility that could change the franchise’s future.
But the Toronto side is not behind and is looking to invest more than that for their practice facility and make the city an attractive destination for players. Mayor Olivia Chow addressed the media about the same.
Toronto Tempo To Have Own Practice Facility
As per the new CBA rules, franchises also need to upgrade to provide better facilities for players and fans. With that in mind and looking to the league’s brighter future, many franchises have already begun their work on becoming ‘future-ready’. Toronto also got backing from the city, as the mayor recently announced a provision in the Tempo that grants a long-term lease to the land, and the practice facility will take shape.
Addressing the city residents via media, she said, “With year-round access to recreation, new park space and inclusive programming, this project delivers real benefits for residents while strengthening Toronto’s leadership in women’s sport. I am not spending any city money in building this, it is being purely built and carried by the Tempo”.
The Toronto Tempo will begin development of their first performance centre in downtown Toronto.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 17, 2026
Set to open near Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2028, the facility will feature "two WNBA regulation courts, state-of-the-art player amenities, and thoughtfully designed locker rooms equipped… pic.twitter.com/91ffJ70vDo
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“What we have in return, for this long-term lease of city land is 2,200 hours of community use and full access to the space the elite athletes are training in,” Chow concluded.
The GM of Tempo side, Monica Wright Rogers, is excited about the new breakthrough, as she said, “This performance center is about building the foundation for sustained excellence. Our players deserve a world-class environment that supports every aspect of their development, and our community deserves access to spaces that inspire the next generation. This facility will be both.”
While the training facility will reside near the Coca-Cola Coliseum, where the Tempo will play their home games, the franchise recently unveiled its new look for fans.
Toronto Tempo Fans Show Love For The Unveiling Of Arena
The Toronto Tempo, with an experienced coach, Sandy Brondello, made a major splash in the expansion draft and made some shrewd signings, helping them to build a fighting roster. Though fans might not expect a championship in the first season, they are excited about the new team and the WNBA coming to their city.
The Toronto Tempo officially unveiled their home court at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 14, 2026, ahead of their inaugural WNBA season. The design features the Tempo team logo at center court with distinctive light blue accents (Borealis Blue) and Tempo Bordeaux coloring in the lanes, showcasing a vibrant look for Canada’s first WNBA team.
It's here and it's perfect. Our official Toronto Tempo court unveil. 🥹
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) April 14, 2026
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As part-owner, Serena Williams shared her vision about the franchise, the mega training facility, and the current arena, which certainly pumped up the fanbase.