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PWHL Sets New U.S. Attendance Record in D.C. With 17,228 Fans

The record crowd in Washington underscores the Takeover Tour’s role in guiding PWHL expansion plans.

Overview

  • An announced 17,228 attended the Montreal VictoireNew York Sirens game at Capital One Arena, a figure the league confirmed as a U.S. in-arena record.
  • The attendance surpassed the previous U.S. mark of 16,014 set in Seattle in November during the Torrent’s inaugural home game.
  • New York defeated Montreal 2–1, with goaltender Kayle Osborne stopping 31 shots.
  • Sunday’s matchup was part of the PWHL’s 16-game, 11-city neutral-site Takeover Tour used to evaluate markets for potential 2026–27 additions.
  • Merchandise sold out quickly with long lines reported throughout the arena, as the league cites rising demand with average attendance around 8,726 through 49 games this season.