PWHL Detroit reaches local broadcast agreement with The Spot Detroit 20

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

PWHL Detroit reaches local broadcast agreement with The Spot Detroit 20

Summary

The Professional Women's Hockey League finalized a broadcast rights agreement with Scripps Sports for the upcoming 2026-27 season. As part of this deal, WMYD-TV, known as The Spot Detroit 20, will serve as the official local television partner for the Detroit expansion team. The franchise, led by coach Josh Sciba, is scheduled to begin play in late November. In addition to local coverage, Scripps Sports will produce a featured Saturday game of the week to be aired nationally on ION. The network will also serve as the exclusive United States home for the league’s Walter Cup playoffs and Finals. The full game schedule for the expansion team is expected to be released between late September and October.

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•The Spot Detroit 20 is the official local broadcast partner for the expansion team.
•The PWHL season begins in late November.
•Scripps Sports will produce a weekly featured game for national broadcast on ION.
•ION remains the exclusive U.S. home for the Walter Cup playoffs and Finals.
•The official schedule will be released in late September or October.

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