Detroit to get Professional Women’s Hockey League team — here’s what we know
DETROIT – Detroit is getting a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team.
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Detroit metropolis officers made the announcement in a press convention on May 5.
Before Wednesday’s announcement, the PWHL had eight groups: Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, Toronto Sceptres, Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes.
PWHL had a nationally televised recreation on March 28 in Detroit, which drew 1000’s of spectators.
PWHL Detroit will start taking part in for the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena.
The team could have black and silver as major colours, complemented by white as a secondary and crimson as an accent. The jerseys may even characteristic an Ally patch, since Ally Financial would be the team’s inaugural accomplice.
An official team title will probably be introduced at a later date.
The PWHL entry draft will probably be on the Fox Theater on June 17. Fans can begin putting deposits on season tickets now. Click here for information.
“As the first woman mayor of the city of Detroit in Detroit’s 324-year history, this moment is especially meaningful to me. It reflects progress that we are making as a city to ensure that women and girls are seen, supported and given the opportunity to shine at the highest level. And today also signals that women sports belong in the biggest stages,” Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield mentioned on the press convention.
“I’m so excited Hockeytown is now home to the newest team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, as well as the 2026 draft,” Governor Gretchen Whitmer mentioned in an announcement. “From selling out stadiums to setting attendance records, our fans show out when women’s hockey shows up. Detroit sports fans are the best in the world. Michiganders already make up so much of the PWHL’s talent, as well as much of the Olympic gold winning teams, and we’re ready to build on Michigan’s hockey momentum. This will inspire more young girls and women who play hockey in arenas and backyards across our state to follow their dreams right here in Michigan. Welcome to Detroit!”
