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Masai Ujiri’s Toronto Tempo Opens Sold-Out WNBA Season

5/9/2026

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Toronto Tempo opened its inaugural WNBA season against the Washington Mystics at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday.
Masai Ujiri became owner while tickets sold out after spring sales, prompting the Tempo to schedule games in Vancouver and Montreal.
The arena has a climate-controlled court and a locker room designed by women for women.
Head coach Sandy Brondello said the team must grow basketball in Canada and leave a legacy.

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Toronto Tempo opened its inaugural WNBA season against the Washington Mystics at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday.
Masai Ujiri became owner while tickets sold out after spring sales, prompting the Tempo to schedule games in Vancouver and Montreal.
The arena has a climate-controlled court and a locker room designed by women for women.
Head coach Sandy Brondello said the team must grow basketball in Canada and leave a legacy.