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Toronto Tempo Finalize Roster and Set First WNBA Tipoff in Canada for Friday

A new Bell Media partnership gives fans across Canada easy access to the launch.

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Members of the Toronto Tempo's expansion roster – from left, Maddison Rocci, Kia Nurse, Aaliyah Nye and Teonni Key – pose for photos after the team's pre-season opener on April 29.
Toronto Tempo guard Kia Nurse (11) cheers from the bench after her teammate made a basket against the Connecticut Sun during first half pre-season WNBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Apr 29, 2026; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Tempo guard Kia Nurse (11) looks on in a team huddle after being defeated by the Connecticut Sun at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The expansion club hosts the Washington Mystics on Friday at Toronto’s 8,000-seat Coca-Cola Coliseum in its first regular-season game.
  • Head coach Sandy Brondello completed final cuts on Thursday, waiving Aaliyah Nye, Kitija Laska and Nina Milic to set the opening lineup.
  • A multiyear deal announced Tuesday between the WNBA and Bell Media puts Tempo games on TSN, with select matchups on CTV and streaming on Crave.
  • Coca-Cola Coliseum added a custom court, a purpose-built locker room, a dedicated weight room and a flexible recovery space, plus broadcast upgrades to support WNBA coverage.
  • Team leaders cast the Tempo as a national club with regular-season dates planned in Montreal and Vancouver and a new Tempo Impact program focused on girls’ and women’s health.