
PWHL Expands to San Jose, Doubling Its Reach in the Bay Area
The Premier Women’s Hockey League is set to add a San Jose franchise, joining the NHL’s Sharks at the SAP Center and expanding the circuit to 12 teams.
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The Premier Women’s Hockey League is set to add a San Jose franchise, joining the NHL’s Sharks at the SAP Center and expanding the circuit to 12 teams.

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced that it will add a fourth market in San Jose, California, raising the total number of franchises to twelve. The move follows a strategic push to broaden geographic diversity and cut down on travel between teams.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to double its footprint, adding teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton while planning future expansion into additional North American markets.

The PWHL is set to double its size with new franchises in Las Vegas and Hamilton, leveraging strategic venues and community partnerships to accelerate women's hockey growth.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League revealed Tuesday that expansion clubs will debut in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, bringing the circuit to a dozen teams and widening its talent pipeline across North America.
The PWHL announced upcoming teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, as part of its rapid expansion, highlighting the league's deepening roots in North America.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League revealed new franchises for Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, expanding its footprint and deepening its talent pipeline across North America.

The PWHL revealed plans to add teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, swelling the league to twelve clubs and deepening its presence in key markets across North America.

The PWHL announced two new teams for the 2026‑27 season, with Las Vegas and Hamilton selected based on community support and hockey participation. Details on venues, colors, and merchandise follow.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Detroit as its newest franchise, slated to begin play in the 2026‑27 season. The team will play its home games at Little Caesars Arena and train at BELFOR Training Center, under the ownership of The Walter Group.