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PWHL Unveils 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has officially announced its 2024-25 regular-season schedule, which kicks off on Saturday, November 30. This season will see an expanded slate of 90 games, with each team playing 30 matchups—six more than in the league’s inaugural season.
Opening Weekend Action
All six PWHL teams will take the ice during the league’s opening weekend. The action starts on November 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET, when the Toronto Sceptres host the Boston Fleet at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Later that day, the Ottawa Charge will face off against the Montréal Victoire at 5:00 p.m. ET at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The opening weekend wraps up on Sunday, December 1, when the New York Sirens travel to St. Paul to battle the Minnesota Frost at Xcel Energy Center at 6:00 p.m. ET.
“Our teams and players are so eager to bring their new identities to life, and the schedule announcement elevates that sense of anticipation,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior VP of Hockey Operations. “We have more games, new uniforms, a talented rookie class and so much more for the PWHL community to look forward to. For our players and our fans, the season ahead will be intense, competitive and fun.”
Ticket Information
All teams will offer half-season ticket packages, with on-sale dates varying by team, starting as early as October 17. Single-game tickets will be available starting October 30 for Canadian teams and November 1 for U.S. teams. Fans looking for ticketing details can visit thepwhl.com and sign up for team-specific email lists.
Key Dates in the 2024-25 Season
The season includes three International Breaks: December 9-16, February 3-10, and April 3-25, the last aligning with the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
Home Openers:
- Toronto Sceptres – Nov. 30 vs. Boston Fleet (2:00 p.m. ET, Coca-Cola Coliseum)
- Montréal Victoire – Nov. 30 vs. Ottawa Charge (5:00 p.m. ET, Place Bell)
- Minnesota Frost – Dec. 1 vs. New York Sirens (6:00 p.m. ET, Xcel Energy Center)
- Ottawa Charge – Dec. 3 vs. Toronto Sceptres (7:00 p.m. ET, The Arena at TD Place)
- Boston Fleet – Dec. 4 vs. Minnesota Frost (7:00 p.m. ET, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell)
- New York Sirens – Dec. 18 vs. Toronto Sceptres (7:00 p.m. ET, Prudential Center)
Walter Cup Rematch
One of the most anticipated matchups of the season comes early when the Minnesota Frost and Boston Fleet meet on December 4 at Tsongas Center. This marks the first time the teams will face each other since Minnesota’s historic Walter Cup victory on May 29, 2024.
Holiday Matchups
The holiday season will feature several key games, including:
- New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) – Toronto Sceptres vs. Ottawa Charge (7:00 p.m. ET, Coca-Cola Coliseum)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 21) – Minnesota Frost vs. Ottawa Charge (7:00 p.m. ET, Xcel Energy Center)
- Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) – New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet (4:00 p.m. ET, Prudential Center)
Schedule Breakdown
The 90 regular-season games span 79 different dates, with the busiest day set for April 26, when all six teams will be in action. The schedule includes 69 standalone games and nine days with double matchups. The most frequent game days are Saturdays (21 games), followed by Wednesdays (19), Sundays (18), Tuesdays (16), Fridays (7), Thursdays (6), and Mondays (3).
Each team will play one another six times, with three games at home and three on the road. The regular season wraps up on May 3, with Boston hosting Minnesota and Ottawa visiting Toronto.
Additional details, including non-primary venue games and broadcast information, will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can stay updated by visiting thepwhl.com.
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Toronto Tempo Could Make WNBA Attendance History in Montreal
The Toronto Tempo are on the verge of making WNBA history when they bring their Cross-Canada Series to Montreal next month.
The Tempo will face the Atlanta Dream at the Bell Centre on July 10, with the possibility of setting a new attendance record for a WNBA game. If the game sells out, more than 22,000 fans would fill the arena, surpassing the current WNBA regular-season attendance record of 20,711 set by the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena in 2024.
A packed Bell Centre would also eclipse the WNBA playoff attendance record of 22,076, which was established during Game 3 of the 2003 WNBA Finals between the Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks before being matched in Game 5 of the 2007 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Detroit Shock. It would mark the largest crowd ever for a professional women’s basketball regular-season game, breaking the previous record of 21,490 set during an Unrivaled game in Philadelphia earlier this year.
The potential milestone comes during the Tempo‘s inaugural WNBA season and would add another chapter to the continued growth of women’s basketball in Canada.
“Playing two games in Montreal this summer is a huge moment for the Tempo and for basketball in Canada,” said Tempo President Teresa Resch. “From the beginning, we’ve said we want to be Canada’s team, and bringing the WNBA to Montreal is an important part of that vision. There is such a strong and passionate basketball community in Quebec, and we’re excited to connect with fans there in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to experience the energy inside the Bell Centre and continue growing the game across the country together.”
The Cross-Canada Series will offer more than basketball. Throughout the weekend, the Tempo will host community events, youth programs and fan experiences aimed at growing the sport across Quebec.
The team is partnering with Ball Her Way and the Mathurin Family Foundation to increase access to basketball for young athletes, including a girls’ 3-on-3 tournament presented by Canadian Tire featuring teams from Montreal and Quebec City. The Tempo say more community investments and programming in the Montreal area will be announced in the coming months.
Fans can take part in Tempo Live at the Bell Centre on July 11. The free event will include interactive basketball activities, community clinics, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly entertainment.
The weekend concludes on July 12, when the Tempo host the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty at the Bell Centre at 3 p.m. ET as part of the Cross-Canada Series.
Tickets for both Montreal games are available through Ticketmaster.
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Toronto Tempo Unveil Bold “Rebel” Uniform Ahead of Inaugural Home Opener
The Toronto Tempo have revealed their new “Rebel” edition uniform, giving fans a first look at the alternate jersey the team will wear during its inaugural WNBA season.
The unveiling comes just ahead of the Tempo’s first-ever home opener and marks another milestone for the league’s newest franchise as it continues to establish its identity on and off the court.
The Rebel uniform is part of the WNBA’s league-wide alternate jersey program, which encourages each franchise to create a design that reflects its values, community, and culture. For the Tempo, that vision extends beyond Toronto.
The front of the jersey features “Tempo” across the chest, reinforcing the organization’s message that, while the club calls Toronto home, it represents basketball fans across Canada. The design is centered around the team’s secondary “T” logo, with speed lines extending outward to symbolize movement, pace, and the style of play the Tempo hope to bring to the court.
The uniform is finished in Borealis Blue, offering a cool contrast to the team’s signature Tempo Bordeaux colour. Flowing lines throughout the shorts are meant to capture the rhythm and motion of basketball, creating a look that emphasizes speed and constant movement.
The jersey also highlights two of the franchise’s founding partners. Beauty retailer Sephora appears on the shoulder, while CIBC’s logo is featured on the front of the jersey.
“The Rebel uniform is where we push boundaries and fully express who we are as the Toronto Tempo,” said Whitney Bell, the team’s Chief Marketing Officer, in a statement. “It’s bold, unapologetic, and rooted in the energy of our city. Every detail is designed to celebrate individuality, creativity, and the next generation of athletes and fans redefining the game. This jersey isn’t just something you wear—it’s a statement about where we’re going.”
Fans won’t have to wait long to get their own. The Toronto Tempo’s Rebel jersey is available now through the team’s online store (shop.torontotempo.com) as excitement continues to build for the franchise’s first season in the WNBA.