Cleveland WNBA expansion team named the Sirens, debuting in 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Cleveland Sirens will be the new WNBA team set to launch in 2028 at Rocket Arena. The name reflects the influence of Lake Erie, symbolizing opportunity and the empowerment of women's basketball. The team name announcement follows teasing posts from the organization and comes after the franchise was initially revealed in June 2025.
- •Cleveland Sirens name announced for upcoming WNBA expansion team.
- •Team will play at Rocket Arena starting in 2028.
- •The name is inspired by Lake Erie’s power.
- •Sirens will focus on elevating women's basketball.
- •First announced as a franchise in June 2025.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Hear The Call: Name of Cleveland WNBA expansion team revealed
"The name of the WNBA team coming to Cleveland has been announced.
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