PWHL's Charge to play in Senators' arena next season in Ottawa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The PWHL's Charge are set to remain in Ottawa after reaching an agreement to play at the NHL Senators' Canadian Tire Centre next season. The decision follows successful discussions between PWHL and Senators officials and comes after the team played all four postseason games at this arena, drawing considerable crowds. The move was prompted by renovations at the Charge's former home, TD Place, which reduced its seating capacity to a level perceived as financially unfeasible. The agreement is expected to be finalized soon, securing the team's presence in Canada's capital for the upcoming season.
- •Charge will play at Senators' Canadian Tire Centre next season.
- •Team averaged 13,416 fans per playoff game at new venue.
- •Renovations at TD Place limited seating capacity to under 6,600.
- •Charge have reached the best-of-five Walter Cup Finals in previous seasons.
- •Finalization of the deal is anticipated soon.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL's Charge staying in Ottawa after reaching deal to play in NHL Senators' arena, AP sources say
"The Charge are staying in Ottawa, with the PWHL reaching an agreement to play in the NHL Senators’ home next season, two people with knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press. The deal was anticipated after PWHL and Senators officials in March said the two sides were having productive talks.
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