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Upshot League announces new franchise in Providence, Rhode Island

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Upshot League announces new franchise in Providence, Rhode Island

Summary

The Upshot League has launched its eighth franchise in Providence, Rhode Island, following the relocation of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston. The new team will play at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and is part of a broader expansion that includes teams in Baltimore, Nashville, and Tampa, each set to begin play in 2027. The team will be managed by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment and backed by an investor group led by Mark Walsh. Fans are invited to suggest names for the franchise through a dedicated website. Upshot League aims to provide a developmental pathway for players aspiring to join the WNBA, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance women's professional basketball.

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By the Numbers

•New Upshot franchise to play in Providence starting in 2027.
•Upshot joins teams in Baltimore, Nashville, and Tampa.
•Zawyer Sports & Entertainment will manage the team.
•Fans can submit name ideas for the franchise.
•Upshot League aims to develop players for the WNBA.

Latest Updates

10:27 PMYahoo Sports — After departure of WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, Upshot launches team in Providence

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The Upshot League announced its eighth franchise in Providence, Rhode Island, filling a void for pro women's basketball in New England.
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