Toronto Tempo 2026 TV Schedule: Channels, How to Watch & More
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Nicole O’Reilly-Barash
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The Toronto Tempo begin their inaugural WNBA season in 2026 as the league continues its rapid expansion into new markets. Canada’s first WNBA franchise arrives with major expectations and one of the most recognizable coaching names in the sport in Sandy Brondello.
Built through the expansion draft and led by top draft pick Kiki Rice, the Tempo are hoping to follow the path laid out by the Golden State Valkyries, who reached the playoffs in their debut season. There will be challenges that come with a first-year team, especially in a league as deep as the WNBA, but the Tempo have already become one of the most intriguing storylines entering the 2026 season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Toronto Tempo this season, including the full schedule, TV information, key players and where to watch games all year long.
Founding Season: 2026 Conference: Eastern Head Coach: Sandy Brondello Home Arena: Coca-Cola Coliseum Championships: None 2025 Finish: Expansion team in 2026
Where Can I Watch Toronto Tempo Games?
For fans who can’t make it out to Coca-Cola Coliseum to watch the Tempo in person, there are several ways to follow the Toronto Tempo TV schedule throughout the season, including broadcasts available in both the United States and Canada.
The Toronto Tempo start their season at home at the Coca-Cola Coliseum Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET as they take on a young up and coming Washington Mystics team.
Don’t miss the debut season of the Toronto Tempo and the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.
Date
Opponent
Time (ET)
US TV Information
Fri, 5/8
vs Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
ION
Wed, 5/13
vs Seattle Storm
7:00 p.m.
Fri, 5/15
@ Los Angeles Sparks
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sun, 5/17
@ Los Angeles Sparks
7:00 p.m.
Tue, 5/19
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
Thu, 5/21
@ Minnesota Lynx
8:00 p.m.
Sat, 5/23
vs Portland Fire
6:00 p.m.
Wed, 5/27
@ Chicago Sky
8:00 p.m.
Sat, 5/30
vs Seattle Storm
1:00 p.m.
Wed, 6/3
@ New York Liberty
8:00 p.m.
USA Network
Sun, 6/7
vs Chicago Sky
3:00 p.m.
Wed, 6/10
vs Connecticut Sun
7:00 p.m.
Fri, 6/12
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 6/14
vs Atlanta Dream
3:00 p.m.
Tue, 6/16
@ Indiana Fever
7:00 p.m.
USA Network
Fri, 6/19
@ Connecticut Sun
7:30 p.m.
Mon, 6/22
@ Atlanta Dream
7:30 p.m.
Thu, 6/25
vs Los Angeles Sparks
7:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Sat, 6/27
vs Phoenix Mercury
2:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Sun, 7/5
vs Dallas Wings
3:00 p.m.
Wed, 7/8
vs Golden State Valkyries
7:00 p.m.
Fri, 7/10
vs Dallas Wings
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 7/12
vs New York Liberty
3:00 p.m.
NBA TV
Tue, 7/14
vs Washington Mystics
7:00 p.m.
Fri, 7/17
vs Atlanta Dream
7:30 p.m.
ION
Mon, 7/20
vs Las Vegas Aces
8:00 p.m.
NBCSN, Peacock
Tue, 7/28
@ Minnesota Lynx
8:00 p.m.
Thu, 7/30
vs Minnesota Lynx
7:00 p.m.
Sun, 8/2
@ Golden State Valkyries
8:30 p.m.
Tue, 8/4
@ Golden State Valkyries
10:00 p.m.
Thu, 8/6
@ Portland Fire
10:00 p.m.
Mon, 8/10
@ Atlanta Dream
8:00 p.m.
NBCSN, Peacock
Wed, 8/12
@ Dallas Wings
8:00 p.m.
USA Network
Tue, 8/18
vs Indiana Fever
7:00 p.m.
ESPN
Wed, 8/19
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
Fri, 8/21
vs Portland Fire
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sun, 8/23
vs Las Vegas Aces
7:00 p.m.
Wed, 8/26
@ Seattle Storm
10:00 p.m.
USA Network
Fri, 8/28
@ Las Vegas Aces
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sat, 8/29
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
Fri, 9/18
vs Indiana Fever
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 9/20
vs New York Liberty
3:00 p.m.
Tue, 9/22
@ Chicago Sky
8:00 p.m.
Thu, 9/24
@ Connecticut Sun
7:00 p.m.
NBA TV
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Toronto Tempo Expansion History
The Toronto Tempo officially joined the WNBA on Dec. 5, 2024, becoming the league’s first franchise located outside the United States. The expansion team begins play in 2026 as part of the WNBA’s continued international growth and expansion into Canada.
The Tempo are owned by Kilmer Sports Ventures and Larry Tanenbaum, with additional ownership involvement from Serena Williams, Lilly Singh, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Jeff Molson and former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri.
Toronto will primarily play home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum while also hosting select regular season games in Vancouver and Montreal as part of a nationwide effort to grow women’s basketball across Canada.
The franchise hired longtime WNBA coach Sandy Brondello to lead the team and built its inaugural roster around veterans Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Julie Allemand before selecting UCLA star Kiki Rice in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Key Toronto Tempo Players to Watch In 2026
The Toronto Tempo begin their inaugural WNBA season with a roster built around veteran leadership and young talent acquired through the expansion draft and the 2026 WNBA Draft. Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Julie Allemand headline the roster, while rookie Kiki Rice arrives as the franchise’s first-ever draft selection.
Kiki Rice
Rice was selected to become the face of the Tempo franchise after helping lead UCLA to a national championship. The versatile guard averaged 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game during her final college season and enters the WNBA as one of the most accomplished guards in the 2026 draft class.
Brittney Sykes
Sykes brings veteran scoring, defense and leadership to Toronto after averaging 14.1 points and four assists per game last season between Washington and Seattle. As one of the Tempo’s most experienced players, she will play a major role in helping establish the identity of the expansion franchise.
Marina Mabrey
Mabrey gives Toronto another experienced perimeter scorer after averaging 14.4 points and four assists per game with Connecticut in 2025. Her shot creation and playmaking should help stabilize the Tempo offense early in the season.
Julie Allemand
Allemand was the first player selected by Toronto in the expansion draft and arrives with extensive international experience. The Belgian guard averaged five assists per game during her WNBA career and recorded the first triple-double of her career during the 2025 season.
Nyara Sabally
Sabally enters a larger opportunity in Toronto after struggling to carve out a consistent role with the Liberty. The former first-round pick remains one of the Tempo’s most intriguing developmental players because of her rebounding, interior defense and offensive upside.
With a mix of proven veterans and promising young talent, Toronto enters its first WNBA season focused on building chemistry and establishing a foundation for the future.
Stream Toronto Tempo Games Live on DIRECTV
WNBA games air across ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Unlimited, ION and USA Network throughout the season. With DIRECTV, fans can watch Toronto Tempo games live all year long, from the opening tip of the regular season through the WNBA Playoffs and Finals.
Whether you’re following Kiki Rice, Toronto’s inaugural WNBA season or the growth of basketball in Canada, DIRECTV gives basketball fans access to national broadcasts, streaming options and coverage throughout the season.
Sandy Brondello will be the first head coach in Toronto Tempo history. Brondello led the New York Liberty to a WNBA championship in 2024.
What channel can local fans watch Toronto Tempo games on?
In Canada, fans can watch Toronto Tempo games on TSN, Sportsnet, NBA TV Canada and Prime Video, in addition to streaming on YouTube.
Does Serena Williams own the Toronto Tempo?
Yes, Serena Williams is a joint owner of the Toronto Tempo.
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