PWHL · Starts 2026–27
PWHL Las Vegas
PWHL Las Vegas is the Professional Women's Hockey League expansion team announced on May 13, 2026. It plays at T-Mobile Arena, and its first home game is Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT against PWHL Detroit. [1][2]
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026
| League | Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) [2] |
|---|---|
| Announced | May 13, 2026, as one of four expansion teams [1] |
| Home | T-Mobile Arena [2] |
| General manager | Dominique DiDia (hired May 15, 2026) [2] |
| Head coach | Kim Weiss (named June 15, 2026) [2] |
| First-round picks (2026) | Tessa Janecke (3rd overall), Lacey Eden (5th overall) [2] |
| Home opener | Sun., Dec. 6, 2026, 5 p.m. PT vs. PWHL Detroit [1] |
When is the next PWHL Las Vegas game?
- Sun, Dec 6 · 5 p.m. PTPWHL Las Vegas home opener vs. Detroit[1]T-Mobile Arena · PWHL Las Vegas
Why does PWHL Las Vegas matter?
It brings top-level women's pro hockey to the arena where the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup [2][3]. The PWHL started play in January 2024 and announced Las Vegas as one of four expansion teams on May 13, 2026 [1]. The Dec. 6 home opener against Detroit is the league's first all-expansion matchup of the season [1].
How do I get tickets?
According to the league, home-opener tickets went on sale through the PWHL. Season-ticket options are on the team page [1][4].
Where do fans watch PWHL Las Vegas games?
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PWHL Las Vegas history timeline
- HockeyMay 13, 2026The PWHL awards Las Vegas a team
The league added Las Vegas for 2026–27, playing at T-Mobile Arena in green and gold.[2][5]
- HockeyDec. 6, 2026 · UpcomingUpcoming: PWHL Las Vegas's first home game
PWHL Las Vegas hosts PWHL Detroit at T-Mobile Arena.[1]
Frequently asked questions
When is the first PWHL Las Vegas home game?
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT against PWHL Detroit at T-Mobile Arena. The league calls it its first all-expansion matchup of the season. [1]
Where does PWHL Las Vegas play?
At T-Mobile Arena, which is also home to the Golden Knights. [2]
Who coaches PWHL Las Vegas?
Kim Weiss, named inaugural head coach on June 15, 2026. [2]
What is the team called?
For now, PWHL Las Vegas. We'll update this page if the league announces a different name. [4]
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Sources
- PWHL Las Vegas announce historic home opener December 6 at T-Mobile Arena — PWHL. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- PWHL Las Vegas — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2023 Stanley Cup Final — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- PWHL Las Vegas team page — PWHL. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- T-Mobile Arena — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.