Serena Williams and Toronto Tempo Are Coming for WNBA

Serena Williams becomes part-owner of the expansion WNBA franchise Toronto Tempo
The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026, announced Monday that the 23-time grand slam champion is the newest part of the team’s ownership group. She joined an ownership group that is led by Larry Tanenbaum, the chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures.
Serena Williams takes ownership stake in WNBA's Toronto Tempo
Retired tennis great Serena Williams has taken an ownership stake in Canada's first Women's National Basketball Association team, the Toronto Tempo announced on Monday.
Serena Williams invests in a WNBA team
Recently, the former world number 1 announced her entry into the world of the WNBA, as she became a shareholder in the Toronto Tempo's basketball team. "I'm really happy to join the first Canadian team in WNBA history," said Serena.
Serena Williams and the Toronto Tempo Are Coming for the WNBA
The first WNBA team founded outside the United States—the Toronto Tempo—just got a major new investor: none other than tennis legend Serena Williams. Forever an advocate for women in sports, Williams put her money where her mouth is and announced on March 3 that she was becoming a co-owner of the team,
Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s 1st Canadian franchise
Serena Williams is joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group. The team announced the move on Monday. She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures for the Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 season.
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