The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a women’s ice hockey league in North America, featuring six teams - three from Canada and three from the U.S. Teams compete in a regular season for a chance to secure one of four playoff spots, with the postseason crowning the Walter Cup champion.
The PWHL was created after the Canadian Women’s Hockey League shut down in 2019. The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) worked for better conditions and a unified league. With support from the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises, the PWHL was formed and took over assets from the Premier Hockey Federation in 2023. The first PWHL draft took place in September 2023, leading to the league's first season in January 2024.
PWHL Tickets
According to the PWHL, tickets for the PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) can be purchased through various platforms:
Official Team Websites: Each team in the league will have its website where tickets can be purchased directly for home games.
Arena Ticketing Services: The PWHL teams will play in specific arenas, and tickets can also be bought through the respective arena’s official ticketing service (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS).
PWHL Website: The official PWHL website may provide links to individual team ticket sales or offer tickets for league-wide events and playoffs.
How much do PWHL Playoff tickets cost?
According to ticketsmarter, PWHL playoff ticket prices usually range from $20 to $50 for standard seating. Premium or rinkside seats can cost between $50 to $100 or more. Prices may vary based on the game, seating section, and location. Some venues may offer discounts for groups, students, or children to make it more affordable for families to attend.
When does the PWHL season start?
According to NYTimes, The 2024-2025 PWHL season will start on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with the Toronto Sceptres playing against the Boston Fleet at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. The season will feature 90 games, with each of the six teams playing 30 regular-season games. The season will run until May 3, 2025.
In the opening weekend, Montreal's Victoire will host the Ottawa Charge on the same day at Place Bell in Montreal. Other games of the weekend include the New York Sirens playing the Minnesota Frost on December 1.
The season will include international breaks for events like the Women’s Euro Hockey Tour, the Canada-USA Rivalry Series, and the 2025 Women’s World Championship. The full schedule includes multiple matchups between teams, with some games scheduled in neutral-site arenas.
PWHL Format
According to the PWHL, the PWHL playoffs involve the top four teams from the regular season. The first-place team chooses its semifinal opponent from the third or fourth-place teams. The playoffs are played in best-of-five series, with higher-seeded teams getting home-ice advantage for Games 1, 2, and 5. If a game goes into overtime, it’s played five-on-five until a winner is determined.
FAQs on PWHL Tickets
A. The PWHL was founded by the Mark Walter Group and BJK Enterprises, who purchased the Premier Hockey Federation before launching the new league.
A. The PWHL was started in June 2023 when the PHF and the PWHPA merged to create the league, with backing from Mark and Kimbra Walter.
A. Yes, PWHL games can be watched in the USA. The league holds games across various locations, including in the U.S. Tickets can be purchased on the official PWHL website.
A. The PWHL is fully funded by Mark Walter, co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his wife, Kimbra Walter.
A. In the second season, each of the six PWHL teams will play 30 regular season games.
