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See the full story · 2 sourcesThe Cleveland Sirens officially say "hi."
The name of the WNBA expansion team in Cleveland was announced on Aug. 4. Set to begin play in the 2028 season, the Sirens will be the 16th WNBA franchise.
Obviously it's far too early to guess who might be playing or coaching for the Sirens, but people were excited about the name and logo release. Here are some reactions we gathered from social media:
Just get in line for your Cleveland Sirens jersey, gear now
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— Across The Cavs (@AcrossCavs) August 4, 2026 Cleveland Sirens? It’s gotta be Sirens, right? That is tough. When does the team shop open?
— Dad Brag Photography 📷 (@brag_dad) August 4, 2026 The Cleveland Sirens hype video is amazing
Whew this is amazing …. Welcome Cleveland Sirens 🗣️💙 pic.twitter.com/1ZuQZD7Mmj
— Priceless 💎✨ (@YeahItsAhNo) August 4, 2026 The Cleveland Sirens means there will be new WNBA fans
Genuinely getting into the WNBA once the Cleveland Sirens debut
— dg enthusiast (@dg_enthusiast) August 4, 2026 The Cleveland Sirens is a nice name, I’m excited to have basketball year round in Cleveland
— Zach (@glover_boyy) August 4, 2026 The Cleveland Sirens logo looks legit
ngl the cleveland sirens logo ate
— bucketbebi (@luvvstrwbrry) August 4, 2026 Cleveland Sirens: Cool name, awesome logo Cleveland was also the one expansion franchise that I really wanted to bring back its old name. Rockers is just so good.
— Russell Steinberg (I'M BACK!) (@Russ_Steinberg) August 4, 2026 What are we saying about the Cleveland Sirens colors?
The name. The baby blue in the color scheme. I love it. All of it. Let’s go Cleveland Sirens🔥🔥🔥
— THE FLU (@FLU_2Cold) August 4, 2026 NEW NAME UNVEILED for @clevelandwnba SIRENS So excited for this community to have @wnba . They have always shown up for women’s hoops. Also, their color palette is GORGEOUS!!! Merch is gonna be FIRE.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) August 4, 2026 Rest in peace, Cleveland Rockers
I’m not sure how I’m feeling about the Cleveland Sirens name just keep the Rockers dawgggggg
— S. Sanford (@ssanford_4) August 3, 2026 This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 'Amazing.' See the reactions to the Cleveland Sirens announcement
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