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PWHL signs national broadcast deal for 2026-27 season

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The PWHL signed a national broadcast rights deal with Scripps Sports for the 2026-27 season.
Scripps will air a Saturday “Game of the Week” on ION and the Walter Cup Finals.
Two PWHL games per week will stream on Scripps Sports Network via Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video.
The league grew to 12 teams for 2026-27, adding Las Vegas, San Jose, Detroit and Hamilton.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics brought global attention to winter sports in Japan, and women's ice hockey has grown steadily since that event. Building on that momentum, the Women’s Hockey League secured a 2026-27 broadcast partnership with Scripps Sports, streaming games on ION and Roku and adding teams in Las Vegas, San Jose, and Detroit.

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Story summary

The PWHL signed a national broadcast rights deal with Scripps Sports for the 2026-27 season.
Scripps will air a Saturday “Game of the Week” on ION and the Walter Cup Finals.
Two PWHL games per week will stream on Scripps Sports Network via Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video.
The league grew to 12 teams for 2026-27, adding Las Vegas, San Jose, Detroit and Hamilton.

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