TORONTO — ESPN and the Toronto Tempo have officially announced a premiere date of September 20 for Setting the Tempo, an exclusive four-part original documentary series documenting the creation and historic launch of Canada’s first WNBA franchise.
The series offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into the franchise’s front office operations, branding development, facility construction, and talent scouting leading up to their inaugural competitive season.
Expanding Women’s Basketball Across Borders
- Unprecedented Access: Cameras follow team executives, community ambassadors, and coaching personnel as they build the franchise identity from the ground up.
- Canadian Basketball Heritage: The docuseries highlights Canada’s deep basketball roots and the rapidly growing fan base for women’s sports across the nation.
- Broadcast Schedule: The four episodes will air nationally on ESPN and stream across digital platforms beginning Sunday, September 20.
The announcement represents another major milestone in the WNBA’s ongoing international expansion and unprecedented commercial momentum.
