
NHL Eyes $3.5 Billion Expansion Franchise in Texas
The league is considering a $3.5 billion expansion franchise that could land in Houston or Austin, with a $2 billion fee to be distributed to current clubs.
Aug 1, 2026
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The league is considering a $3.5 billion expansion franchise that could land in Houston or Austin, with a $2 billion fee to be distributed to current clubs.

The National Hockey League is considering a new franchise in Texas, with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family exploring a $3.5 billion expansion that could reshape the league's geographic footprint.

The NHL is considering a $3.5 billion expansion into Texas, weighing Houston or Austin as host cities under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family.

The league is poised to add a Texas franchise amid a $3.5 billion investment, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are set to be sold to the Hoffmann family.