Vancouver awarded PWHL expansion team

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced that it will expand to Vancouver, with the newest team set to begin play in the 2025-26 season. It is the first expansion team - and seventh member - of the PWHL. 

The Pacific Coliseum on the grounds of the PNE will serve as the team’s home venue with the practice facility just steps away at PNE Agrodome. Ahead of the team’s debut, the Coliseum and Agrodome will undergo upgrades to locker rooms and training facilities. The Coliseum will also receive enhanced technology and broadcast capabilities _ all while preserving the venue’s charm and hockey sightlines. 

As part of the announcement, the team also revealed its colours - Pacific Blue with Cream. The team will operate as PWHL Vancouver until the permanent brand identity is announced.  

“This is a historic day for our league, our fans, our athletes, and our sport,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “Vancouver is a vibrant city with a deep love for the game—as we saw firsthand during the PWHL Takeover Tour earlier this season. Expanding to Vancouver reflects the growing momentum behind the league and the incredible passion of our fanbase since launching in January 2024. We’re proud to bring the PWHL to the West Coast and provide more fans with the opportunity to experience live the best women’s hockey players in the world.”