PWHL adds 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season

May 6, 2026

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is adding a ninth team in Detroit, set to begin play in the 2026–27 season at Little Caesars Arena.

This expansion marks the third new franchise since the league launched in 2024 and is part of a broader push to grow its presence in the United States. The Detroit team will join six existing U.S. and Canadian clubs, with the league still finalizing how the roster will be assembled through an entry draft and expansion‑related player‑allocation rules. cbc