Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after, assuming they get approval from the NBA and WNBA Board of Governors..

A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Where they'll play: Rocket Arena,

The Women’s National Basketball Association announced Monday that Philadelphia has been awarded a team. Subject to WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors approval, the team will begin play in the 2030 season.