NHL considers Austin and Houston for future expansion teams
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The NHL is exploring the possibility of expanding into Texas, with Austin and Houston identified as potential cities for new teams. This initiative indicates the league's interest in increasing its footprint in non-traditional hockey markets. As the process begins, further details on timelines and exact plans have yet to be released.
- •NHL looks to start expansion process in Texas.
- •Austin and Houston are primary targets for new teams.
- •The league aims to tap into non-traditional hockey markets.
- 10:50 PMESPN NHL — Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
"The NHL is exploring putting a second team in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.
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