Tempo unveil Dot the Arctic Hare and Dez the Snapping Turtle as mascots
The Canadian WNBA team said the mascots reflect its steady-and-swift brand identity and were designed to strengthen fan engagement.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, the Toronto Tempo unveiled two new mascots, Dez and Dot, during halftime of their game against the Indiana Fever at Scotiabank Arena.
- Chief Marketing Officer Whitney Bell said the mascots were designed as a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle and an Arctic Hare to feel 'rooted in who we are as a Canadian team.'
- Dez, from Muskoka, Ontario, is the measured character, while Dot, an Arctic Hare from the Arctic Circle, brings endless energy as the 'undisputed hype woman,' according to the team.
- Seeking to avoid leaks after their team name release, the Tempo kept performers' identities secret through private auditions and rehearsals before the high-profile debut.
- As the Canadian WNBA franchise continues its inaugural season, these mascots will become permanent fixtures representing the importance of knowing when to change pace.
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An arctic hare and a snapping turtle are the new faces of the Toronto Tempo. The lone Canadian WNBA franchise unveiled Dot the Arctic Hare and Dez the Snapping Turtle as the team’s two official mascots on Tuesday. The mascots were revealed during halftime of the Tempo’s game against the Indiana Fever. The Tempo are in […]
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