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Women's Pro Hockey Is Coming to Hockeytown with PWHL Adding Expansion Franchise in Detroit
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and city officials will make an exciting announcement as the league weighs adding 2 to 4 teams, The Hockey News reported.
- On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Professional Women's Hockey League officially announced Detroit as its ninth franchise, marking the league's latest expansion into the United States.
- Detroit's selection follows four successful "Takeover Tour" games at Little Caesars Arena, including a record 15,938 fan turnout in March, cementing the league's partnership with the Ilitch family.
- Hosting the league's awards and draft in June, Detroit will play home games at the venue, with uniforms featuring black, silver, and white colors with a red accent.
- Establishing a ninth team strengthens the PWHL's push for a major U.S. national broadcast partnership, supporting executive leadership's long-term strategy to add between two and four total clubs.
- Ahead of the 2026-27 season, league officials are evaluating additional expansion markets, including Denver and Las Vegas, to further broaden the PWHL's North American footprint.
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Women’s pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit
Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL on Wednesday designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.
·Toronto, Canada
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The Women's Hockey Professional League (FHL) is announcing the addition of an expansion team in Detroit starting next season.
·Montreal, Canada
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PWHL adds 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season
The PWHL will add a ninth team in Detroit that will begin play next season, the league announced on Wednesday. It’s the third expansion team the league has added since it began play in 2024, as the PWHL targets growth in the U.S. and a coveted major American broadcast rights deal.
·Canada
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