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PWHL unveils 2026-27 schedule with new conferences and playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

PWHL unveils 2026-27 schedule with new conferences and playoffs

Summary

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its 2026-27 schedule, featuring 12 teams and a record 180-game regular season from December 5 to April 18. The league introduces Eastern and Western Conferences along with an expanded playoff format, increasing the playoff field from four to eight teams. Each team will play 30 games, with rivalry matchups highlighted, including a rematch between the Frost and Victoire on December 20. The season begins with three games on December 5, including a debut for 2026 No. 1 pick Caroline Harvey’s Goldeneyes against the Torrent.

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•120 regular-season games scheduled across 12 teams.
•New playoff format includes best-of-three and best-of-five series.
•Opening day features Goldeneyes debut against the Torrent.
•Victoire hosts Hamilton in first game on Hockey Night in Canada.
•Takeover Tour begins January 2 with neutral-site games planned.

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1:16 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL announces 2026-27 schedule: New conferences, expanded playoffs and more

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled its 2026-27 schedule on Friday, with a record number of games, a new two-conference alignment and an expanded playoff field. After welcoming four expansion franchises — growing from eight teams to 12 — the PWHL will play a 180-game regular season running from Dec. 5 through April 18. The PWHL’s fourth season also introduces Eastern and Western Conferences for the first time in league history. The Boston Fleet, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ot
— Yahoo Sports

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