The Dallas Wings secured a 108-95 victory over the expansion Toronto Tempo on July 10, 2026, in front of a record‑setting crowd of 20,996 spectators at Montreal's Bell Centre. The win marked the Wings' strong performance in a regular‑season WNBA matchup that also highlighted the league's growing fan base.
Toronto's inaugural game as a franchise drew significant attention, but Dallas controlled the contest early. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with a personal tally of 34 points, contributing a substantial portion of the team's total. The Tempo managed 95 points, but the Wings' offensive flow kept the gap wide throughout the contest.
The Bell Centre's attendance figure set a new benchmark for regular‑season WNBA games, reflecting heightened interest as the league expands. The 20,996 fans present represented the highest turnout recorded for a regular‑season matchup, underscoring the appeal of both the established Wings and the newly introduced Tempo.
The game also served as the Tempo's first appearance on the professional stage, introducing the franchise to a large audience in a major Canadian arena. While the debut ended in defeat, the sizable crowd and competitive play suggested a promising start for the team within the league's evolving landscape.