Denver, CO, September 9, 2026 — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a comprehensive broadcast agreement with the E.W. Scripps Company, securing a season-long television and streaming presence across the United States. This new partnership aims to expand the league’s visibility and accessibility for fans nationwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, the league’s games will be broadcast weekly on the ION television network. This will include a featured “Game of the Week,” providing a consistent national platform for professional women’s hockey. In addition to the “Game of the Week,” the agreement also stipulates that two additional PWHL games will be streamed for free each week across various digital platforms. This multi-platform approach is designed to reach a broad audience, accommodating different viewing preferences.

Furthermore, ION has been designated as the exclusive United States broadcaster for the league’s championship event, the Walter Cup Finals. This highlights the network’s commitment to showcasing the league’s premier competition. The full scope of streaming platforms for the additional weekly games was not detailed in the announcement, nor were specific start dates for the broadcast schedule.

This agreement marks a significant step for the PWHL in establishing its media footprint in the U.S. market, offering fans regular access to live games through both traditional television and digital streaming channels. The partnership with E.W. Scripps Company is anticipated to foster growth for the league by increasing its exposure to a wider viewership.


Story summarized from the original created by Justin Boggs on www.denver7.com, see more information here.

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