Basketball fans can now buy "merch" for Toronto's newest pro sports franchise.
The inaugural collection of merchandise in support of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team, became available for sale online Tuesday morning.
"'When can I get my hands on merch?' is, without a doubt, the most-asked question we've had since we announced the launch of this team," said Whitney Bell, chief marketing officer for the Tempo, in a news release.
"We're so thrilled to finally be giving our community the chance to wear their support for the Tempo proudly."
A wide selection of items featuring the Tempo logos — from hoodies to hats to leather goods — is now available at shop.torontotempo.com. Many pieces feature the brand's colours, hydrogen blue and bordeaux.
The Tempo says it has teamed up with multiple Canadian retailers and female-founded businesses to create the collection, including Round21, Playa Society, the Give and Grow, and Scents by Fay.
Also in stores
Fanatics, a provider of licensed sports merchandise, will operate the e-commerce and in-venue retail businesses for the team. Fans will also be able to get their hands on merchandise at retailers including Makeway, NBAstore.ca, Sport Chek, and Real Sports.
But the Toronto Tempo's official team jersey will be released closer to the team's tipoff — which will be at Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026.
"This is just the beginning," said Bell. "We can't wait to hear from fans. What are your favourite pieces? What's missing? What should we make next?"
More information about the team, including how to register for the season ticket waitlist, is available at tempo.wnba.com.
