The PWHL hit a historic attendance milestone recording the league’s one millionth fan. In the second season of operation, the PWHL crossed one million fans at the Detroit stop of the PWHL Takeover Tour.
The game between the New York Sirens and Minnesota Frost drew 14,288 fans, helping the league hit the historic mark. The attendance at Little Caesars Arena was also a new American professional women’s hockey attendance record.
“Reaching one million fans is a huge milestone for our league,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “To see the league grow so rapidly is a reflection of the dedication of our players, who demonstrate their world-class talent every day, as well as the countless individuals behind the scenes who work relentlessly to ensure the league’s success. The passion and support from our fans has been incredible, and this is only the beginning.”
Tthe PWHL’s total league attendance is now 1,001,648 fans in just over 14 months of operation. The league opened on January 1, 2024 playing a 72 game inaugural season. In year one the PWHL drew 483,530 fans during the regular season and playoffs. The league has already surpassed that mark with 518,118 fans in only 70 games to date this year.
“This is truly a ‘pinch me’ moment,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “The overwhelming support from fans, the energy in the arenas, and the league’s rapid growth all highlight how much people are connecting with the PWHL. Today is a moment we’ll always remember, and we’re grateful to the fans of Detroit for celebrating it with us in such a big way.”
The league moved the Montreal Victoire and Toronto Sceptres into bigger venues this season and the two teams sit atop the PWHL’s attendance averages.
