Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb addresses attendees of a Cleveland WNBA event celebrating the return of professional women’s

On September 16, 2025, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb spoke to attendees at a special WNBA event held at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The gathering served as a celebration for the return of professional women’s basketball to the state of Ohio. Mayor Bibb addressed the crowd during the event, highlighting the significance of the WNBA returning to the region and the impact of professional women's sports within the city of Cleveland and throughout Ohio.