Lilly Singh Joins Toronto Tempo WNBA Ownership, Named Chief Hype Officer

Entertainer and entrepreneur Lilly Singh has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA expansion team set to debut in 2026 at Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum. Singh, a Scarborough native and former YouTube star turned late-night talk show host, will also serve as the team's Chief Hype Officer, focusing on fan engagement, game-day experiences, and raising the profile of women's basketball nationwide. She joins a high-profile ownership group alongside tennis star Serena Williams, tech executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, and sports investor Larry Tanenbaum. Singh's involvement aligns with her passion for supporting women's sports and community-building, drawing on her experience as co-owner of Angel City FC in the National Women's Soccer League and president of her nonprofit Unicorn Island. Tempo president Teresa Resch praised Singh as a creative visionary whose energy and expertise in online community-building will be invaluable to the franchise. Singh expressed enthusiasm for cheering on women and promoting basketball in her hometown of Toronto, emphasizing her commitment to the team's success both on and off the court.