THE NEXT STOPS
Five routes into the league's next chapter.
Every destination has its own landing page so the story can grow as new details become official.
2028 · IDENTITY REVEALEDCleveland Sirens
Lake Erie, mythology, sound and a return to Cleveland's WNBA roots.
Hear the Call →2029 · IDENTITY PENDINGDetroit
A three-title WNBA city returns with a brand-new franchise still waiting on its name and colors.
Track Detroit →2030 · BLANK CANVASPhiladelphia
South Philly finally gets the W — and the fanbase will help shape the identity.
Track Philadelphia →HOW IT WORKSExpansion Draft 101
Protect. Select. Trade. Draft. Sign. Build.
Learn the roster map →HISTORY CONNECTIONPast Expansion Waves
From eight teams to the modern boom — how the W kept redrawing its map.
Travel the timeline →202513TH TEAMGolden State Valkyries
202614TH + 15THToronto Tempo + Portland Fire
202816TH TEAMCleveland Sirens
202917TH TEAMDetroit
203018TH TEAMPhiladelphia
Map rule: official facts are labeled as official. Identity analysis is clearly separated from confirmed names, colors and logos.
Official expansion timeline: WNBA approval release ↗