The Dallas Wings and Toronto Tempo drew 20,996 fans to Bell Centre in Montreal, setting the WNBA's all-time single-game attendance record. The mark came in the same Canada Series opener Dallas won 108-95.
What happened
Montreal's Bell Centre hosted the Canada Series opener between the Wings and the expansion Tempo, and the building sold out at 20,996 — a new WNBA single-game attendance record. Dallas took the game 108-95.
Why it matters
The record was set outside a traditional U.S. market, underscoring demand for the WNBA's push into international venues. Toronto's expansion franchise pulled a hockey-arena crowd well beyond typical league gates, adding weight to the league's bet on Canada Series scheduling.
By the numbers
20,996 fans attended the game at Bell Centre, a new WNBA single-game attendance record.
What to watch next
The turnout raises questions about how the league schedules future Tempo home dates and international series games going forward.