WNBA Schedule Announced, More Games in Vancouver

The WNBA has released its game schedule for the 2026 regular season, the league’s 30^th, which will begin on Friday, May 8th and the new Toronto Tempo will host two games at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

WNBA 2026 Season Preview

The milestone season will feature two new teams – the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo – and 44 games per team, with each team playing 22 home games and 22 road games. 

• On August 15, 2025, Vancouver hosted the first regular season WNBA game held outside the U.S. at the Atlanta Dream took on the Seattle Storm at Rogers Arena
• The Tempo, which will play a majority of its home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, will host three games at the nearby Scotiabank Arena and two games each at the Bell Centre in Montreal and Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
• The Tempo will take on the Portland Fire on August 21st and the Las Vegas Aces on August 23rd. Sign up to be notified about the ticket presale.

WNBA season highlights include a rematch of the league’s inaugural game in 1997, with the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the New York Liberty on Sunday, June 21st, on the anniversary of the original matchup.  In addition, the sixth annual WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase will feature a 17-day period in June when the schedule will consist entirely of Cup games.  

The WNBA will unveil its complete television and streaming schedule at a later date. That schedule is expected to include over 200 of 330 games being available through the league’s national broadcast and streaming partners.

“As we prepare to tip off the WNBA’s historic 30th season, this schedule reflects both how far the league has come and the momentum that continues to drive us forward,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “From welcoming two new organizations in Toronto and Portland, to honoring our history with marquee matchups that connect the league’s first game to today’s stars, the 2026 season will celebrate the WNBA’s past, present, and future. With a record number of games, growing global reach, and unprecedented momentum, this milestone season will help define the next chapter of the WNBA.”

All 15 teams will be in action during opening weekend as part of WNBA Tip-Off 2026 which will begin with three games on Friday, May 8th, including the Tempo’s debut when it hosts the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto.

The regular season will conclude on Thursday, September 24, followed by the WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel.

Details about tickets to the Vancouver games are yet to be announced. Follow the league on Instagram for updates.