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WNBA Announced Preseason Game In Canada

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WNBA Announced Preseason Game In Canada

The WNBA is coming back to Canada.

After the success of last year’s preseason game in Toronto, the league has opted to host a preseason game in Edmonton this Summer with the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks scheduled to venture north on May 5, 2024, the league announced Thursday.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the Sparks and Storm to Edmonton after last year’s historic game in Toronto, which showcased the incredible momentum around women’s basketball across Canada,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote in a press release. “Fans, partners and communities across the country embraced the WNBA, setting records for viewership, merchandise sales and attendance, and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to once again showcase our league in a city with a rich sporting legacy and indelible ties to basketball through the Edmonton Grads and Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team.”

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