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PWHL Unveils 120-Game 2025–26 Schedule as Vancouver–Seattle Opener Set for Nov. 21

The schedule spotlights west-coast expansion alongside the league’s first Olympic pause, with several neutral-site dates still to be set.

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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. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Jan 13, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal forward Laura Stacey (7) plays the puck against Boston defender Jessica Digirolamo (22) during the third period in a PWHL ice hockey game at Verdun Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Overview

  • The league expands to eight teams this season, opening with Minnesota hosting Toronto and Vancouver hosting Seattle at Pacific Coliseum on Nov. 21.
  • The regular season spans Nov. 21 to April 25, totaling 120 games with all eight clubs scheduled on the final day.
  • A 28-day Olympic break runs Jan. 29–Feb. 25, with an additional pause Dec. 8–15 for national team training and competition.
  • As many as 20 games list venues as TBA, indicating additional neutral-site or alternate-venue dates beyond primary home arenas.
  • Offseason moves reshaped rosters, highlighted by Hilary Knight joining Seattle and Vancouver signing Sarah Nurse, Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques, while playoff format and broadcast plans remain unannounced.