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Vegas Scores Big: PWHL Expansion Coming Soon
13 May
Summary
- Professional Women's Hockey League will expand to Las Vegas in 2026.
- Las Vegas sports market growing with NHL, NFL, WNBA, and more.
- Team success and affordable tickets are crucial for success.
Las Vegas is gearing up to welcome the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) as its newest franchise for the 2026-27 season. This expansion follows a mandate to grow hockey participation in Southern Nevada, which has seen a remarkable 600% increase in girls' hockey.
The league's decision to establish a team in Las Vegas, rather than testing the market with a 'Takeover' event, highlights confidence in the city's burgeoning sports scene. Las Vegas already hosts major professional teams and is slated to welcome MLB and potentially the NBA.
For the PWHL team to thrive, article author suggests two critical factors: on-ice success leading to championships and affordable ticket pricing, ideally around $27-$125, to attract families.
The team will likely play at the T-Mobile Arena, with television exposure provided through a deal with Scripps Sports, similar to the Golden Knights' arrangement.
This new team, embraced as 'Vegas Born,' is expected to forge a strong connection with the community, mirroring the successful integration of the NHL's Golden Knights.
