Buffalo, New York is one of the most passionate sports cities in America. From the energy of Bills Mafia to the loyalty of Sabres fans, Buffalo consistently proves it is a city that rallies behind its teams. Now it’s time for Buffalo to welcome the next chapter in professional sports — a WNBA team.

Buffalo also has an important basketball history. The city once hosted an NBA franchise, the Buffalo Braves, who played in Buffalo from 1970 to 1978. This legacy proves that Buffalo has long been part of the professional basketball landscape and that our city understands and supports the game.

Today, the WNBA is growing faster than ever, expanding into new markets and reaching record attendance, viewership, and fan engagement. As the league grows, Buffalo represents a perfect opportunity to continue that momentum and bring professional women’s basketball back to Western New York.

Why Buffalo Is The Perfect WNBA City 🦬 Buffalo already supports multiple successful professional sports teams:

• Buffalo Bills (NFL) • Buffalo Sabres (NHL) • Buffalo Bandits (NLL) • Buffalo Bisons (MiLB)

Our community consistently shows up for its teams with unmatched passion and loyalty.

Adding a WNBA franchise — the Buffalo Bloom — would fit perfectly into Buffalo’s proud sports culture. A WNBA team in Buffalo would:

 🏀 Bring top-level professional basketball back to the city

🌸 Inspire young athletes across Western New York, especially girls pursuing sports

💼 Generate new jobs, tourism, and economic activity

🎉 Provide exciting entertainment for families and sports fans

 🦬 Strengthen Buffalo’s identity as one of the best sports cities in the country

Buffalo has the arenas, the sports tradition, and the passionate fan base to support a successful WNBA franchise. 

The WNBA Is Growing 📊 Women’s basketball is experiencing historic growth:

• WNBA attendance and TV ratings have reached record highs in recent seasons

• The league is actively expanding to new cities, including Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia in upcoming years

• Interest in women’s basketball has skyrocketed across the U.S. and internationally

• Youth participation and fan engagement continue to rise.

As the WNBA grows, Buffalo should be part of that future.

We already proudly support the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, and Buffalo Bisons.

Now it’s time for the Buffalo Bloom.

By signing this petition, you are showing the WNBA, potential ownership groups, and city leaders that Buffalo is ready for a WNBA team.

Sign and share to help bring the WNBA to Buffalo, New York.