The WNBA is on the point of happen at Montreal’s Bell Centre, when Canada’s solely staff, the Toronto Tempo, will likely be on the town for a pair of video games.
With the Bell Centre having a capability of over 22,000, Montreal may set a brand new league attendance file, which at present sits at 22,076 for a playoff recreation and 20,711 for an everyday season recreation.
“Taking part in two video games in Montreal this summer season is a big second for the Tempo and for basketball in Canada,” mentioned Tempo President Teresa Resch. “From the start, we’ve mentioned we wish to be Canada’s staff, and bringing the WNBA to Montreal is a vital a part of that imaginative and prescient. There’s such a powerful and passionate basketball group in Quebec, and we’re excited to attach with followers there in a significant approach. We are able to’t wait to expertise the power contained in the Bell Centre and proceed rising the sport throughout the nation collectively.”
On high of the video games, Montrealers can take part in festivities surrounding the sport, which is able to embody a ladies’ 3-on-3 match offered by Canadian Tire that includes groups from Montreal and Quebec Metropolis, and on July eleventh, Tempo gamers will even be available for signatures.
The Tempo will tackle the Dallas Wings on July 10 — tickets here — earlier than taking up the New York Liberty on July 12 — tickets here. Each are a part of the Cross-Canada Sequence.
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