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Toronto Tempo set WNBA attendance record in Montreal despite loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Toronto Tempo set WNBA attendance record in Montreal despite loss

Summary

The Toronto Tempo hosted the Dallas Wings in Montreal on July 12, drawing a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996. Despite this attendance milestone, Toronto lost the matchup but rebounded with a win over the New York Liberty. Marina Mabrey excelled, averaging 29.6 points in her recent games, stepping up after an injury to teammate Brittney Sykes. Toronto's performance against New York included a significant lead before facing a late comeback. Upcoming games will be critical as the Tempo face more playoff contenders in the next stretch.

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By the Numbers

•Toronto Tempo set WNBA attendance record in Montreal with 20,996 fans.
•Tempo lost to Dallas but won against New York Liberty shortly after.
•Marina Mabrey is averaging 29.6 points over her last seven games.
•Toronto has several upcoming games against current playoff teams.
•Canada's support for the WNBA continues to rise despite limited rostered Canadian players.

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What they're saying

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The WNBA set a regular-season attendance record Friday when the Toronto Tempo hosted the Dallas Wings in Montreal in front of 20,996 fans. It was a massive win for Canada, a country that hasn’t historically been known for its women’s basketball culture. It’s been only three years since the league first forayed into Canada to host a preseason game in Toronto. Since then, the WNBA has had another exhibition game in Edmonton and a regular-season game in Vancouver before welcoming Toronto to the lea
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