Vancouver group aims to bid for second WNBA team in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
A group in Vancouver is working to establish a bid for a second WNBA team in Canada. Led by Bill Bakk, the group includes former Canadian basketball Olympian Jodi Evans and retired UBC coach Kevin Hanson. They plan to create a formal bid within two to three years, targeting a launch for 2031. While no formal bid process has been established, the group has been engaging with Canada Basketball and sports advisors to navigate the necessary steps. They propose Rogers Arena and Pacific Coliseum as potential venues.
- •Vancouver group aims for a WNBA expansion team by 2031.
- •Bill Bakk leads the initiative with notable sports figures.
- •Formal bidding process not yet established; planning ongoing.
- •Rogers Arena and Pacific Coliseum identified as potential venues.
- •Toronto Tempo debuted in 2026 as the first Canadian WNBA team.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Another WNBA team in Canada? Vancouver group says it's 'forming' bid
"A Vancouver group is eyeing a second WNBA team in Canada. They've publicly announced desires to win a bid.
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