FanDuel Signs On As WNBA Toronto Tempo’s First iGaming Partner
Posted on: April 28, 2026, 10:05h.
Last updated on: April 28, 2026, 10:05h.
- FanDuel and Toronto Tempo announce multi-year partnership
- Home opener for WNBA expansion franchise set for May 8
- FanDuel partnership with WNBA renewed in 2022
FanDuel is first out of the gate with a WNBA sportsbook and igaming sponsorship in Canada, with the news this morning they have been named official iGaming partner of the new Toronto Tempo franchise.
In-Arena Visibility
It’s a multi-year agreement, FanDuel announced in a statement.
“Partnering with the Toronto Tempo in their inaugural season is an exciting opportunity for FanDuel customers and basketball fans,” said Tom Burdakin, Vice President of Marketing, FanDuel. “As a company that shares the same passion for community and empowering women’s sports, we are proud to support a new franchise that will celebrate fans and elevate women’s professional sports in Canada.”
FanDuel has been active on the igaming sponsorship front going back to when the Ontario market launched in April 2022, most prominently on the local front with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which includes betting partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL, the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.
Expansion Franchise
Those partnerships focus on marketing, branding and exclusive betting features. FanDuel and the WNBA announced a multi-year partnership in the U.S. in September 2022, where FanDuel became the Official Sportsbook Partner of the WNBA. FanDuel is also an Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA, operating the Official Daily Fantasy Game of the WNBA.
“One word to describe this partnership is transformative,” said Lisa Ferkul, Chief Revenue Officer, Toronto Tempo. “Welcoming FanDuel marks a significant milestone for our organization as we continue to build Canada’s first WNBA team and deepen fan engagement.”
Look for exclusive fan initiatives for FanDuel customers, as well as in-arena visibility and digital activations.
The expansion team opens up their regular season May 8 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto versus the Washington Mystics. In May 2024, the WNBA announced its expansion into Canada, the league’s first franchise outside the U.S. Kilmer Sports Ventures owns the new franchise, the WNBA’s 14th.
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