Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto is the home of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo expansion franchise and a historic venue on the Exhibition Place grounds. The arena has hosted hockey, basketball, and concerts for decades, and the Tempo's arrival gives Toronto its first WNBA home in a city with deep basketball roots. Game nights will bring women's professional basketball to a market that has embraced the Raptors and Canada's national teams. The lakeside location and CNE setting give it a distinctly Toronto character.
The coliseum opened in 1921 and has undergone multiple renovations, serving as a Maple Leafs practice facility, Marlies home, and concert venue. Toronto was awarded a WNBA expansion franchise — the Tempo — set to begin play in the coming seasons, with Coca-Cola Coliseum as the intended home. The building's history includes Memorial Cup hockey, Toronto Raptors preseason games, and countless major concerts. The Tempo's arrival marks a new chapter for both the venue and women's basketball in Canada.
Source: RateGame editorial