{"id":1001820,"date":"2026-09-09T10:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pwhl-and-scripps-sports-announce-national-u-s-television-partnership-for-2026-27-season\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:25:44","slug":"pwhl-and-scripps-sports-announce-national-u-s-television-partnership-for-2026-27-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pwhl-and-scripps-sports-announce-national-u-s-television-partnership-for-2026-27-season\/","title":{"rendered":"PWHL and Scripps Sports Announce National U.S. Television Partnership for 2026-27 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nLeague\u2019s first-ever season-long U.S. TV agreement features three national broadcast windows each week, led by Saturday \u201cGame of the Week\u201d\u00a0
\n<\/h2>\n
\n

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Professional Women\u2019s Hockey League (PWHL) and Scripps Sports today announced a national broadcast rights agreement for the 2026-27 season, a landmark partnership that represents the league\u2019s first season-long national television package in the United States bringing PWHL competition to fans throughout the season. With the league expanding to 12 teams for the upcoming campaign, the agreement marks another significant milestone in the PWHL\u2019s continued evolution.<\/p>\n

Scripps Sports will produce and televise a featured Saturday \u201cGame of the Week\u201d that will air exclusively in the U.S. on ION, Scripps\u2019 national sports and entertainment network. ION is available over-the-air, across pay television, connected TV platforms and on streaming services, reaching more than 128 million households nationally.<\/p>\n

ION also will return as the exclusive U.S. home for the league\u2019s Walter Cup Finals, in addition to airing a Walter Cup Playoff series, continuing to elevate the league\u2019s biggest moments on the national stage. Scripps Sports Network<\/a>, the free, 24\/7 ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel available on The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Fire TV, Google TV Freeplay, Tubi and other major streaming platforms, will also broadcast two national PWHL games per week.<\/p>\n

The agreement includes Scripps\u2019 local stations in Detroit (WMYD-TV, The Spot \u2013 Detroit 20) and Las Vegas (KMCC-TV, The Spot \u2013 Vegas 34) becoming the local broadcast partners for the league\u2019s expansion teams in those markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cA season-long national television presence in the U.S. is something we\u2019ve been working toward and represents a significant step in our continued growth as a league,\u201d said PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Amy Scheer. \u201cScripps continues to be a committed partner in shining a spotlight on women\u2019s sports, and for the first time, our American fans will have the opportunity to follow the league on national television throughout an entire season, making the PWHL more accessible than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond the game broadcasts, Scripps is reinforcing its commitment to promoting the PWHL throughout the season through dedicated marketing support, helping drive awareness of the league, its players and its biggest moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen\u2019s sports is a cornerstone of our mission to create meaningful connections between communities and the sports and teams they love,\u201d said Brian Lawlor, president of Scripps Sports. \u201cThis partnership further demonstrates ION as the premier destination for women\u2019s sports, where athletes can showcase their talents on the biggest stage and fans can discover their next favorite team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last season, Scripps Sports and ION aired the PWHL\u2019s first-ever game on national linear television in the United States, showcasing the PWHL Takeover Tour\u2122 matchup between the New York Sirens and the Montr\u00e9al Victoire live on ION. In 2026, ION was also the home of the PWHL Walter Cup Finals, presented by Scotiabank, making live coverage of the PWHL championship series available to millions of U.S. households for the first time.<\/p>\n

While the partnership significantly expands the PWHL\u2019s national television presence, every game will continue to stream live on the league\u2019s official YouTube channel and thePWHL.com to fans in the U.S. and worldwide outside of Canada, ensuring the league remains one of the most accessible professional sports properties for fans around the world.<\/p>\n

The partnership also reinforces Scripps Sports\u2019 reputation as a trailblazer in women\u2019s professional sports. Since 2023, Scripps has been the first to:<\/p>\n