Season Four of the PWHL to feature 180 games with Eastern and Western Conference alignment; New playoff format for eight teams chasing Walter Cup title
National Broadcast schedule highlights ION Game of the Week in the U.S.
Flex Packs available at 12 p.m. ET; Single Game Tickets on sale Oct. 9
NEW YORK (October 2, 2026) – The New York Sirens today unveiled their 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) regular-season schedule which includes 10 home games at Prudential Center. The PWHL’s fourth season will feature a league-record 180 games from Saturday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Apr. 18 with 12 teams competing in newly established Eastern and Western Conferences, followed by an expanded eight-team playoff format to determine a Walter Cup champion. The Sirens regular-season schedule can be viewed online here, opens in a new tab.
"Sirens hockey is almost here, and we’re counting down the days until we’re back in front of our fans at the Pru," said Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart. "The offseason has given us a chance to reflect on last season, recharge, and come back ready to go. Getting the schedule in our hands makes everything feel real and gives us that extra push as we enter the final stretch of training. We have a great mix of returning players and fresh faces repping the teal this season, and I’m really excited about what we’re building. We took some big steps as an organization both on and off the ice last season, and the group in our locker room is eager to keep that momentum going."
NEW CONFERENCES AND PLAYOFF FORMAT
For the first time, PWHL teams will be divided into two conferences, each consisting of six teams. The Sirens will compete in the Eastern Conference against the Boston Fleet, PWHL Hamilton, Montréal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres. The Western Conference includes PWHL Detroit, PWHL Las Vegas, Minnesota Frost, PWHL San Jose, Seattle Torrent, and Vancouver Goldeneyes.
The Sirens will play 30 regular-season games, including 18 within its conference and 12 interconference games. Every team will visit New York at least once, providing Sirens fans with the opportunity to see all teams.
The PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs will expand at the conclusion of the 2026-27 regular season to feature eight teams competing in three rounds, up from the four-team and two-round format in each of the league’s first three postseasons.
The eight teams that qualify for the playoffs will be the top four teams in each conference. The first round will feature four best-of-three series, followed by best-of-five conference finals and a best-of-five PWHL Walter Cup Finals presented by Scotiabank.
A PWHL playoff tradition will also expand this season, awarding the first-place team in each conference the opportunity to select its first-round opponent, choosing between the third or fourth-place team within their respective conference.
NATIONAL BROADCASTS
The PWHL will deliver more action to national audiences than ever before, including 19 Saturday broadcasts in the U.S., highlighted by the Sirens in the ION Game of the Week four times, plus PWHL All-Star, airing on ION, Scripps’ national sports and entertainment network.
Fans in Canada will continue to enjoy Sirens coverage across a combination of linear and digital platforms operated by the league’s returning media partners.
All 180 regular-season games will be available on the PWHL’s YouTube channel and at thepwhl.com.
Additional network coverage, including regional partnerships with over-the-air broadcast groups, will be announced before the season.
PWHL TAKEOVER TOUR AND SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN
The popular PWHL Takeover Tour™ will return for a third straight season, expanding from 16 to 24 games, continuing the league’s commitment to bringing the PWHL experience to more fans across North America. Each team will play in four Takeover Tour games, currently marked on the schedule as TBD, including Jan 31, Mar 12, Mar 14, and Apr 10 for the Sirens. Non-primary venue games also appear as TBD on the Sirens schedule, including Jan. 23, Feb. 7, and Apr. 3, and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Seven of the Sirens’ 10 regular-season home games at Prudential Center will be played on weekends, including two Saturday games and five Sunday games.
The Sirens will observe a one-week break around the debut of PWHL All-Star on March 7, 2027, to be played at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena and airing on ION, TSN and Radio-Canada, as announced Sept. 24.
FLEX PACKS AND SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Flex packs are on sale beginning at 12 p.m. ET through Ticketmaster and are available here. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships and Half Packs, offering the best value and benefits. Single Game Tickets will be available on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. ET. For more information, visit thepwhl.com/tickets. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Official Sirens Newsletter, The Beat, here, opens in a new tab.
ABOUT NEW YORK SIRENS
The New York Sirens is one of twelve teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL began its inaugural season in January 2024 and features the best women’s hockey players in the world. The PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide record for a women’s hockey game. For the latest news and information on the New York Sirens, visit newyork.thepwhl.com, opens in a new tab or follow the team on Facebook, opens in a new tab, Instagram, opens in a new tab, and X, opens in a new tab. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.
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