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Cleveland Sirens Announced as WNBA’s 16th Team, debut 2028

8/4/2026

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Rock Entertainment Group announced Aug. 4, 2026 that WNBA’s 16th franchise, Cleveland Sirens, will start play in 2028.
Allison Howard, president of business operations, said Sirens will play at Rocket Arena, wear colors referencing Lake Erie and former Cleveland Rockers, have 8,500 season-ticket deposits, and announced a $28,000 grant for FORWARD Girls Leadership Academy.
A free fan fest Saturday noon-5 p.m. at Edgewater Beach will feature entertainment, interactive activations, and merchandise.

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Rock Entertainment Group announced Aug. 4, 2026 that WNBA’s 16th franchise, Cleveland Sirens, will start play in 2028.
Allison Howard, president of business operations, said Sirens will play at Rocket Arena, wear colors referencing Lake Erie and former Cleveland Rockers, have 8,500 season-ticket deposits, and announced a $28,000 grant for FORWARD Girls Leadership Academy.
A free fan fest Saturday noon-5 p.m. at Edgewater Beach will feature entertainment, interactive activations, and merchandise.