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The WNBA Expands to 15 Teams as a Healthy Caitlin Clark Returns

2026-07-07

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Summary

The WNBA tipped off its 2026 season with two new franchises — the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire — growing the league to 15 teams after adding the Golden State Valkyries last year.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back healthy after missing all but 13 games last season to injury, and headlined the 2026 All-Star starters.
Three more expansion teams — in Philadelphia, Cleveland and Detroit — are on the way as demand for the league soars.

The question

The WNBA is riding an unprecedented wave of growth and popularity.

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