
PWHL Expands to 12 Teams with New San Jose Franchise
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.
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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 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.

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add a San Jose franchise for the 2026‑27 season, joining a Bay Area scene that already hosts successful NWSL and WNBA teams, while the league seeks a more balanced footprint across North America.

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