The WNBA expansion draft took place on April 3, 2026, marking the first major move of the offseason as the league welcomed two new teams: the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. The draft allowed both franchises to select players from existing rosters to build their inaugural squads. The Sporting News provided live updates throughout the event, tracking each pick and offering real-time coverage of selections made by both expansion teams.
Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire each made strategic choices to assemble competitive lineups, selecting a mix of experienced veterans and promising talent. The full list of drafted players was updated continuously during the event, reflecting the teams’ efforts to balance depth, skill, and roster flexibility. These selections set the foundation for the new franchises ahead of the 2026 season, with fans closely watching how the newly formed rosters shape up.