The WNBA is going back to Houston.
The Connecticut Sun announced that the 2026 season will be their last before the franchise moves to Houston for 2027, reviving the Comets name for the first time since 2008. The 2026 season will also be the debut for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
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)
Dallas Wings (2016-present)
Tulsa Shock (2010-2015)
Detroit Shock (1998-2009)
Golden State Valkyries (2025-present)
Houston Comets (2027-future)
Connecticut Sun (2003-present)
Orlando Miracle (1999-2002)
Houston Comets (1997-2008)
Indiana Fever (2000-present)
Las Vegas Aces (2018-present)
San Antonio Stars (2014-2017)
San Antonio Silver Stars (2003-2013)
Utah Starzz (1997-2002)
Los Angeles Sparks (1997-present)
Miami Sol (2000-2002)
Minnesota Lynx (1999-present)
New York Liberty (1997-present)
Phoenix Mercury (1997-present)
Portland Fire (2026-present)
Portland Fire (2000-2002)
Sacramento Monarchs (1997-2009)
Seattle Storm (2000-present)
Toronto Tempo (2026-present)
Washington Mystics (1998-present)
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