After continued speculation on where the 2-4 expansion franchises could end up in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, we got our answer on the third team as it was announced today that Hamilton will become the home for the third expansion team.
PWHL Hamilton will debut in the 2026-27 season with their home games being played at TD Coliseum. It was also announced that
PWHL’s Press Release
Fan fervour for professional women’s hockey in Hamilton was on full display when 16,012 fans came out for the PWHL’s visit for the 2026 Takeover Tour™ stop at TD Coliseum on January 3 — the third-largest Takeover Tour crowd of the season and one of the top 20 attendances in league history. Of Hamilton Takeover Tour ticket buyers, more than 70% were purchasing their first PWHL game ticket, underscoring the league’s opportunity to reach a distinct audience, even with the presence of Ontario’s two other PWHL teams.
The Greater Hamilton Area ranks among the largest cities in Canada and is within commuting distance from other highly populated areas such as the Waterloo Region, St. Catharines-Niagara, and London. The Greater Golden Horseshoe features one of the strongest regions in the world for girls and women’s hockey participation and development, exemplified by more than 15% of PWHL players hailing from the area. PWHL Hamilton’s expansion effort is supported in partnership with Oak View Group, operator of TD Coliseum, and the City of Hamilton.
As part of today’s announcement, the league also revealed Hamilton’s official team colors: gold, maroon, and cream. Gold is a hat tip to the uniforms worn by the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the former NHL Hamilton Tigers, while maroon pays homage to Steeltown by representing the color of aged steel. The permanent brand identity, including the team’s name and logo, will be announced at a later date.
Noteworthy Quotes
“Hamilton and its surrounding communities have long been central to the growth of girls’ and women’s hockey, producing generations of talented players and passionate fans,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “This is a region with deep hockey roots, and the response we saw during our Takeover Tour game at TD Coliseum made it clear that fans in the region are ready to rally around a team of their own. Thank you to Oak View Group and the City of Hamilton for your partnership in bringing the highest level of women’s hockey home to one of the sport’s most dedicated communities.”
“At Oak View Group, we are proud to deepen our partnership with the PWHL and welcome its newest team to Hamilton,” said Amy Latimer, Chief Business Officer, Oak View Group. “Women’s sports—and the league itself—are experiencing extraordinary momentum, driven by elite athletes and passionate fans. Our vision for TD Coliseum has always been to create a world-class destination for live sports and entertainment, and the arrival of the PWHL further reinforces that commitment. Serving our communities is part of our company DNA, and we are excited to embrace Hamilton fans into this new era for the city and women’s hockey.”
“The momentum around TD Coliseum continues to build, and welcoming the PWHL marks another incredible milestone for this venue and this community,” said Nick DeLuco, Senior Vice President and General Manager, TD Coliseum. “This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing world class sports and entertainment experiences to Hamilton while creating a true home for a team and fan base ready for this moment.”
Fans can follow the team on Facebook PWHL Hamilton, Instagram @PWHL_Hamilton, Twitter @PWHL_Hamilton, TikTok @PWHL_Hamilton, YouTube PWHL Hamilton, Threads @PWHL_Hamilton,
Press Release and Quotes courtesy of PWHL PR.
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