The PWHL's biggest season yet begins during Opening Weekend, December 5-6. All 12 teams will hit the ice, with the four newest expansion teams—Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose—making their highly anticipated debuts.
Catch your favorite stars for the first time this season and join us for history in the making.
Seattle Torrent at Vancouver Goldeneyes
The Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes will open the 2026-27 season at Pacific Coliseum. After missing the Walter Cup Playoffs last season, both teams will look to start their season on a strong note.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Pacific Coliseum | Vancouver, BC
Minnesota Frost at PWHL San Jose
PWHL San Jose's debut at SAP Center signals the start of an exciting new era for hockey in the Bay Area. The expansion team will be tested right away by two-time Walter Cup champions, the Minnesota Frost, and their veteran core.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: SAP Center | San Jose, CA
PWHL Hamilton at Montréal Victoire
The reigning Walter Cup champions' Banner Raising Ceremony at Place Bell will serve as the backdrop for the start of their title defense and PWHL Hamilton's debut.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Place Bell | Laval, QC
Toronto Sceptres at Ottawa Charge
The Ottawa Charge will begin a new chapter in team history at their new home, Canadian Tire Centre, as they host the Toronto Sceptres for the latest edition of the Battle of Ontario.
When: Sunday, Dec. 6 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Where: Canadian Tire Centre | Ottawa, ON
Boston Fleet at New York Sirens
Few rivalries carry more history, emotion, and intensity than the one between these two cities. The stage is set at Prudential Center, where the New York Sirens will seek to defeat the Boston Fleet for the first time since March 2024.
When: Sunday, Dec. 6 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Prudential Center | Newark, NJ
PWHL Detroit at PWHL Las Vegas
Two of the league's newest teams collide as PWHL Las Vegas welcomes PWHL Detroit to T-Mobile Arena. Both teams will be looking to earn their first win and make an early statement in this historic matchup.
When: Sunday, Dec. 6 | 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, NV
The world’s longest-running sports program, CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, announced that it will be returning for the 90th consecutive season, this time with a historic broadcast of the PWHL’s 2026-27 season.
The PWHL and Scripps Sports have teamed up for the league’s first season-long national television package in the U.S. for the 2026-27 season, featuring the Saturday Game of the Week on ION.
Tickets for the remaining six home openers are on sale now! Secure your tickets and be there as new traditions begin, rivalries ignite, and the 2026-27 season gets underway.
vs. PWHL Hamilton
When: Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum | Toronto, ON
vs. Ottawa Charge
When: Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Agganis Arena | Boston, MA
vs. New York Sirens
When: Saturday, Dec. 12 | 12:00 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, MI
vs. Ottawa Charge
When: Sunday, Dec. 13 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Where: TD Coliseum | Hamilton, ON
vs. Seattle Torrent
When: Sunday, Dec. 13 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Where: Grand Casino Arena | St. Paul, MN
vs. PWHL Las Vegas
When: Sunday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle, WA
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