Lawless: Las Vegas Is Getting Another Professional Hockey Team
NHL.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has awarded an expansion franchise to Las Vegas, set to begin play in the 2026-27 season, with home games at T-Mobile Arena and practice at America First Center in Henderson.
- The new team will be operated by the league’s owner, Mark Walter Group, with a local leadership group including a general manager and coaching staff yet to be announced.
- Las Vegas has seen significant growth in girls' hockey participation, increasing by 600% since the NHL Golden Knights arrived, supporting the city as a viable market for professional women's hockey.
- The Golden Knights organization will support the new PWHL team through shared insights and community engagement but will have no ownership or management role.
- The PWHL emphasizes player safety and competitive incentives through innovative rules and a points system, with the league continuing to expand its international player base and talent pool.