We now know the identity for one of the two teams joining the Valkyries as WNBA newcomers in 2026. Toronto’s WNBA franchise officially became the Tempo on Thursday, two days after the name accidentally leaked on the league’s website.
The name is a nod to “the rhythm of our city, our country, and the game of basketball,” the team said.
“Tempo is pace. It’s speed. It’s a heartbeat. And it’s what you feel when you step into the streets of this city, and in the energy of the people who call Canada home,” team president Teresa Resch said in a statement. “As Canada’s WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace, move at a championship cadence, and inspire people across this country.”
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