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When does the 2026 WNBA regular season start and what is the schedule?

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The 2026 WNBA regular season begins May 8, with the Toronto Tempo's home opener against the Washington Mystics.

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Toronto Tempo Home OpenerFriday, May 8, 2026 against Washington Mystics
Home Schedule Games22 games
Pre-season StartWednesday, April 29, 2026 vs Connecticut Sun
ConferenceEastern Conference (seven teams)
Head CoachSandy Brondello
First Canadian PlayerKia Nurse of Hamilton, Ontario

2026 WNBA Regular Season Start Date

The 2026 WNBA regular season begins May 8, 2026. The Toronto Tempo, the league's first Canadian team, will tip off their home schedule on Friday, May 8 against the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Toronto Tempo Pre-Season Activity

The Toronto Tempo began their inaugural pre-season on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, hosting the Connecticut Sun. The team will complete pre-season play on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Before the regular season opener, the Tempo will trim their roster from 19 players to 12.

Tempo's Regular Season Schedule

The Toronto Tempo will compete in the seven-team Eastern Conference during the 2026 season and will play a 22-game home schedule beginning May 8 against Washington. The team is coached by Sandy Brondello.

League-Wide 2026 Schedule

Multiple headlines from April 23-29, 2026 indicate the WNBA announced comprehensive national broadcast schedules for the 2026 season, including record-setting coverage on USA Network with Wednesday night doubleheaders and Finals coverage. The schedule features record 216 national broadcasts.

Sources

  1. Tempo set to tip off inaugural pre-season schedule tonight at home (cp24.com)
  2. Mabrey, Sykes and Tempo took part in Raptors playoff home games (raptorsrepublic.com)

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