Toronto Tempo Roster Set After WNBA Expansion Draft

The new Canadian franchise selects 11 players, including former Sun star Marina Mabrey.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:18pm

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The WNBA's newest expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, has finalized its inaugural roster through the league's expansion draft. The Tempo, the first WNBA team based outside the United States, selected 11 players including former Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey. The team will play its home games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum and is set to tip off its first preseason game on April 29 against Mabrey's former squad.

Why it matters

The addition of the Toronto Tempo marks an important milestone for the WNBA as it expands its footprint into Canada for the first time. The new franchise will look to build a loyal fanbase in Toronto and grow the game of women's basketball north of the border.

The details

In the WNBA Expansion Draft, the Toronto Tempo selected 11 players to build out its inaugural roster. Key additions include former Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey, as well as forwards Maria Conde (Golden State Valkyries) and Nikolina Milić (Connecticut Sun). The team will play its home games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, which is also home to the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres and the AHL's Toronto Marlies.

  • The WNBA Expansion Draft was held on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The Toronto Tempo will play its first preseason game on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 against the Connecticut Sun.
  • The Tempo's first regular season game will be on Friday, May 8, 2026 at home against the Washington Mystics.

The players

Marina Mabrey

A former star guard for the Connecticut Sun, Mabrey is one of the Tempo's key additions as the team builds out its inaugural roster.

Maria Conde

The forward was selected by the Tempo from the Golden State Valkyries roster.

Nikolina Milić

The forward was selected by the Tempo from the Connecticut Sun roster.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome Marina Mabrey to the Tempo. Her experience and talent will be invaluable as we build this team from the ground up.”

— Tamara Tatham, Toronto Tempo General Manager

What’s next

The Toronto Tempo will continue finalizing its roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, which tips off on May 1. The team's first preseason game is scheduled for April 29 against the Connecticut Sun.

The takeaway

The addition of the Toronto Tempo marks an exciting new chapter for the WNBA as the league expands into Canada for the first time. The Tempo's inaugural roster features a mix of veteran talent and young up-and-coming players, setting the stage for the team to be competitive right out of the gate.