The WNBA is going back to Portland.
The league will expand with its 15th franchise heading to the Rose City in 2026. Portland previously was home to the WNBA's Portland Fire for three seasons (2000-2002), before the franchise folded.
The WNBA now has three new clubs in the pipeline for the next two years, with expansion to Golden State and Toronto. The Golden State Valkyries made their official debut during the 2025 season.
In June 2025, it was announced that the WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
When were your favorite WNBA teams founded? Here's a look at all franchises in WNBA history -- past, present and future.
Atlanta Dream (2008-present)
Charlotte Sting (1997-2006)
Chicago Sky (2006-present)
Cleveland Rockers (1997-2003)
Connecticut Sun (2003-present)
Dallas Wings (2016-present)
Detroit Shock (1998-2009)
Golden State Valkyries (2025-)
Houston Comets (1997-2008)
Indiana Fever (2000-present)
Las Vegas Aces (2018-present)
Los Angeles Sparks (1997-present)
Miami Sol (2000-2002)
Minnesota Lynx (1999-present)
New York Liberty (1997-present)
Orlando Miracle (1999-2002)
Phoenix Mercury (1997-present)
Portland (2026-)
Portland Fire (2000-2002)
Sacramento Monarchs (1997-2009)
San Antonio Silver Stars (2003-2013)
San Antonio Stars (2014-2017)
Seattle Storm (2000-present)
Toronto (2026-)
Tulsa Shock (2010-2015)
Utah Starzz (1997-2002)
Washington Mystics (1998-present)
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