WNBAEasternern ConferenceEst. 2026no championships yet
The Miami Gliders launch in 2026 as one of the WNBA's newest expansion franchises, bringing professional women's basketball to one of America's most glamorous and fast-growing sports markets. The Gliders play at Kaseya Center (formerly FTX Arena and AmericanAirlines Arena), the downtown waterfront arena home to the NBA's Miami Heat. Miami's unique location makes it a gateway to Latin American markets — a region with enormous basketball passion and an underserved WNBA fanbase. The city's multicultural, multilingual population and year-round warm weather attract visitors and media attention from around the world. The Heat ownership group's deep experience in building championship cultures — the Heat won NBA titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013 — provides the Gliders with an exceptional operational foundation. Miami's vibrant culture, beach lifestyle and high-profile celebrity presence make it a natural fit for the WNBA's growing premium brand.
The Miami Gliders play all home games at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The venue seats 19,600 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The Miami Gliders are led by head coach TBA, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
TBA is the standout player for the Miami Gliders in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Kaseya Center.
The Miami Gliders's most intense rivalries are with the Toronto Tempo, Washington Mystics — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the world's premier professional women's basketball league, founded in 1996. The 2026 season is one of the most-watched in WNBA history, with record attendance, TV viewership and global star power driving unprecedented growth. The league features teams across the United States and Canada, competing from May through September with playoffs culminating in the WNBA Finals.