# Tasmanian women’s professional sports expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tasmanian-womens-professional-sports-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-29T00:41:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Tasmania is preparing to launch two new professional women’s sports franchises in basketball and Australian rules football.

In the WNBL, the Tasmania Jewels have signed marquee player Steph Reid and are scheduled to play their first match against the Adelaide Lightning on September 18, 2026. In the AFLW, the Tasmania Devils are currently building their inaugural roster, with established players Sarah Rowe and Jordyn Allen participating in the program’s development.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Western Australia Women defeat Tasmania in WNCL cricket match

Western Australia Women defeated Tasmania Tigers in the WNCL behind Beth Mooney’s 117, while the Western Sydney Wanderers lost 1-0 to Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season football match.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-australia-women-defeat-tasmania-in-wncl-cricket-match

### 2026-09-13: Tasmania launches new women's professional sports franchises

Tasmania is launching two new women's sports franchises: the Jewels (WNBL) and the Devils (AFLW), with marquee signings and veteran recruitment driving early momentum.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasmania-launches-new-womens-professional-sports-franchises

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