The Toronto Tempo, the inaugural Canadian franchise of the Women’s National Basketball Association, will stage two regular‑season contests at Montreal’s Bell Centre on July 11 and July 12, 2026. The back‑to‑back games mark the first time the WNBA’s Toronto team will compete in the province of Quebec.
The Bell Centre, Montreal’s primary indoor arena, will host the Tempo as they travel from their home market in Toronto. The schedule lists two separate matchups, each counted as a regular‑season fixture for the league’s 2026 campaign. The dates fall over a weekend, offering local fans the opportunity to see the Canadian team in action without leaving the city.
Toronto’s entry into the WNBA represents a milestone for professional women’s basketball in Canada, and the decision to play games in Montreal expands the league’s footprint beyond its original host city. By taking the court in Quebec’s largest venue, the Tempo will provide exposure for the sport in a new market while maintaining its status as the sole Canadian representative in the league.
The games are expected to draw spectators from both the Greater Toronto Area and the Montreal region, reflecting the growing interest in women’s basketball across the country. The WNBA’s schedule for 2026 includes the two Montreal dates as part of the regular season, indicating that the league is actively pursuing a broader national presence.
Fans in Montreal can attend the games at the Bell Centre, where the Tempo will compete under the same rules and conditions that apply to all league contests. The organization has not released additional details about ticketing or opponent teams at this time, but the announcement confirms the venue, dates and the fact that two regular‑season games will be played in the city.
The upcoming July 11‑12 fixtures add a new chapter to the Tempo’s inaugural season, as the team seeks to build its brand and engage supporters across Canada’s two largest metropolitan areas.