WNBA's Cleveland Sirens Unveil Name and Logo in Epic Reveal Video Ahead of 2028 Debut
Cleveland's new WNBA expansion franchise has officially revealed its name and logo as the Sirens ahead of its 2028 debut.
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Meet the Cleveland Sirens Axios · 46d ago
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Cleveland Sirens unveil name, branding for WNBA expansion team espn.com · 46d ago broke it first
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Outlets including Sports Business Journal, Cleveland.com, The New York Times, and ESPN established that the team will be known as the Cleveland Sirens, drawing its identity from Greek mythology. Later reporting from sources such as Bleacher Report and FOX 8 News detailed the release of an introductory video and highlighted the clues dropped prior to the official reveal. Additional coverage from Crain's Cleveland Business, Akron Beacon Journal, WKYC, and WKBN confirmed the franchise status as an expansion team preparing for play in the year 2028.
Current reporting shows no direct contradictions among the outlets regarding the core facts of the name, logo, or the team's designated debut year. Some publications noted the branding announcement alongside separate coverage of an escalating dispute within the WNBA, though the focus remained primarily on the Cleveland rollout. The expansion franchise currently stands named and branded following the live-streamed and video-backed introduction.
Coverage does not yet specify subsequent roster development milestones, coaching hires, or venue readiness schedules for the 2028 debut.
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What is the name of Cleveland's new WNBA team?
The team is named the Cleveland Sirens.
When is the team scheduled to debut?
The franchise is set for a 2028 debut.
Where does the team name originate?
According to coverage, the name comes from Greek mythology.
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