PWHL Lands First Season-Long US National Broadcast Deal with Scripps Sports for Upcoming 4th Year
Scripps will air a weekly game on ION and two national games per week as the league seeks to reach more than 128 million U.S. households.
- On Wednesday, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports, expanding reach to more than 128 million households.
- Building on last season's Walter Cup Finals coverage, the agreement positions ION as the primary U.S. broadcaster, making the 12-team league more accessible throughout the season.
- The Scripps Sports Network will air two national games weekly via streaming platforms, while Scripps produces a Saturday "Game of the Week" exclusively on ION.
- Local stations in Detroit and Las Vegas will serve as exclusive broadcast partners for the league's expansion teams, bringing dedicated coverage to these new home markets.
- PWHL executive vice president Amy Scheer called the national presence a "significant step" in growth, while Scripps Sports president Brian Lawlor said "women's sports is a cornerstone of our mission.
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PWHL lands first season-long US national broadcast deal with Scripps S
The newly expanded PWHL enters its fourth season by securing its first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports, the women’s hockey league announced on Wednesday. The agreement builds on Scripps’ decision to close last season
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Globe NewswirePWHL and Scripps Sports Announce National U.S. Television Partnership for 2026-27 Season
NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Professional Women’s 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’s first season-long national television package…
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