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Detroit Wins PWHL Franchise, Plays at Little Caesars

5/6/2026

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Detroit Secures Franchise

The PWHL announced a Detroit franchise to play at Little Caesars Arena in the 2026-27 season.
Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra own the league under a single-entity model.
Ilitch led Detroit’s bid, resulting in arena matches that have drawn 53,586 fans.
A March 28 game attracted 15,938 spectators and aired on ION.
Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Awards on June 16 and the draft on June 17 at Fox Theatre.

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Fans Attend

Haidar Alsalik will attend every Pistons game in the second-round series, regardless of venue.
Lisa Mausolf attended Bark in the Park night with her adopted dog Barney from K9 Stray Rescue League.
Leslie Vargas said La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria had two-hour waits on Cinco de Mayo and that the venue often features returning neighborhood artists.

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Detroit Secures Franchise

The PWHL announced a Detroit franchise to play at Little Caesars Arena in the 2026-27 season.
Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra own the league under a single-entity model.
Ilitch led Detroit’s bid, resulting in arena matches that have drawn 53,586 fans.
A March 28 game attracted 15,938 spectators and aired on ION.
Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Awards on June 16 and the draft on June 17 at Fox Theatre.

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