PWHL Adds Teams in Detroit, Las Vegas Amid Expansion Spree

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PWHL Adds Teams in Detroit, Las Vegas Amid Expansion Spree

PWHL Adds Teams in Detroit, Las Vegas Amid Expansion Spree

The two new teams will bring the league up to 10 franchises.

PWHL Adds Teams in Detroit, Las Vegas Amid Expansion Spree

The two new teams will bring the league up to 10 franchises.

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is making major waves with its latest expansion spree, adding teams in Detroit and Las Vegas to bring the league to 10 franchises. This growth signals a thrilling new chapter for women's hockey, and for fans, it's a perfect time to gear up with the latest apparel to celebrate.

Las Vegas is set to join the PWHL for the 2026–27 season, with games likely played at the iconic T-Mobile Arena—home to the NHL's Golden Knights and the WNBA's Aces. This move cements Vegas's status as a sports powerhouse, following the arrivals of the Raiders (2020), Aces (2018), and Golden Knights (2017), who clinched the Stanley Cup in 2023. The Athletics are also relocating to the Strip by 2028, making Sin City a true sports mecca.

Detroit was announced as an expansion market on May 6, with the team set to play at Little Caesars Arena—shared with the Red Wings and Pistons. While the team name is still under wraps, Detroit has already unveiled its colors: red, white, and black. The Motor City will also host the PWHL Draft on June 16 and the PWHL Awards on June 17, adding to the excitement.

Looking north, a third expansion team is expected to be announced in Hamilton, Ontario, on Thursday. This franchise would be the league's second in the province, joining the Toronto Sceptres. Hamilton's team would likely play at the newly renovated TD Coliseum, sharing the venue with a relocated AHL affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

These additions follow last season's expansion into Seattle and Vancouver, proving the PWHL's momentum is unstoppable. As the league grows, so does the opportunity to show your support—whether you're repping Detroit's bold new colors or dreaming of Vegas's bright lights. Stay tuned for official announcements and get ready to hit the ice in style!

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