WNBA plans to add teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia by 2030

WNBA Expansion - WNBA is adding three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, bringing the total to 18 teams [1] - Expansion includes the Toronto Tempos in 2026 and the Portland Fire in 2026 [2] - New teams will be added in Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030) [3] Economic Impact - One academic study estimates that Caitlyn Clark has contributed $1 billion to the WNBA for 2024 [4] - This contribution represents 265% of the total economic impact of the WNBA [5] Future Expansion Considerations - Cities like St Louis, Kansas City, Austin, Nashville, Houston, Miami, Denver, and Charlotte, North Carolina had bids turned down [5] - Houston was noted as a strong contender for future expansion [6]