WNBA Approves Expansion Teams in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia as Debut Timelines Revealed
Posted on : 10 Apr 2026 | By : Zach Bachar
WNBA Approves Expansion Teams in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia as Debut...
The WNBA formally approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, the league announced Thursday. Cleveland's WNBA team will begin playing in the 2028 season, while Detroit's squad will be introduced in 2029. Philadelphia's WNBA team is set to debut in 2030. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" page here. For more from Bleacher Report, check out our B/R app, homepage and social feeds—including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.