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PWHL Expands to Seattle as Eighth Franchise for 2025-26 Season

Seattle will join Vancouver in the league's westward expansion, playing at Climate Pledge Arena with emerald green and cream colors.

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Jan 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Jayna Hefford, Senior Vice President of PWHL Hockey Operations, speaks to the media before the inaugural PWHL ice hockey game between New York and Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre. John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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The PWHL's Seattle team will play out of Climate Pledge Arena, which hosted a Takeover Tour game in January.

Overview

  • The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has officially added Seattle as its eighth team for the 2025-26 season, following last week's announcement of Vancouver as the seventh franchise.
  • Seattle's team will play at Climate Pledge Arena and practice at the Kraken Community Iceplex, with its colors set as emerald green and cream.
  • The Seattle franchise's expansion bid was led by the NHL Kraken and Oak View Group, emphasizing the city's strong support for women's sports and hockey.
  • Seattle has demonstrated significant fan interest in women's hockey, with record-setting attendance at U.S.-Canada Rivalry Series and PWHL Takeover Tour games.
  • The PWHL will announce details of the expansion draft and entry-draft integration for Seattle and Vancouver on June 24, as the league continues to plan for further growth to 10 teams by 2026-27.