Detroit Lands PWHL Team
Detroit has been awarded a Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team that will begin play in the 2026-27 season, with home games at Little Caesars Arena. The city beat out other candidates based on strong fan turnout at recent PWHL events hosted there, including attendance records for women's hockey in the U.S. (15,938 fans at a March 2026 game). Detroit will also host the 2026 PWHL Draft at the Fox Theatre and the league's awards ceremony that year.
The new team will wear black and silver colors (with white and red accents) designed to reflect Detroit's industrial heritage and hockey legacy. The team name and logo will be revealed later. This marks a significant milestone for women's professional hockey and adds a third pro tenant to Little Caesars Arena alongside the Red Wings and Pistons.
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