
San Jose Secures Inaugural PWHL Franchise Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced San Jose as its first California franchise, set to debut in 2026‑27 with a private ownership model and strong early fan interest.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League announced San Jose as its first California franchise, set to debut in 2026‑27 with a private ownership model and strong early fan interest.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League adds a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first entry into the state and doubling its size since 2023.

The Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has added its twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking a pivotal moment in its rapid expansion and signaling a new era for professional women’s hockey.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its latest expansion, bringing a twelfth franchise to San Jose that will call the SAP Center home. Backed by Mark Walter and Kimbra, the move reflects a surge of interest after the Milan Cortina Olympics and a deep pool of prospects.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first foothold on the Pacific Coast and doubling its size since 2023.