PWHL began play last year with six teams, but 'Takeover Tour' attendance showed potential for growth. Two new teams will join for the 2025-26 season.

The PWHL is expanding to Seattle next season, following last week's announcement that Vancouver is also getting a team.

The PWHL will expand to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second new franchise alongside Vancouver, and the Associated Press has learned that plans are already in the works to add two more in a year’s time.