Scotiabank Centre to host PWHL Takeover Tour™ Neutral-Site Games

November 10, 2025

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced that Scotiabank Centre, Halifax will host two of the 16 neutral-site games in the expanded 2025-26 PWHL Takeover Tour™. This exciting tour brings many of the top women’s hockey players in the world to cities across North America, giving fans a chance to experience the competitiveness of the PWHL’s regular season in their own communities.

As part of this special tour, Scotiabank Centre will host a matchup between Montreal and Toronto on December 17, with the game beginning at 7:30 p.m. AST.

A second game between Ottawa and Boston will be held on January 11 at 1 p.m. AST. Tickets will be available starting with general on-sale two-game packages on Thursday, Nov 13 at 10 a.m. AST. A single-game presale is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. AST, followed by the general single games on-sale on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. AST.

Tickets can be purchased at thepwhl.com/tickets

This season’s 16 games will be contested in 11 different locations spanning the United States and Canada. The PWHL will visit seven new cities, including Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Halifax, Hamilton, Washington, D.C. and Winnipeg, and will return to Denver, Detroit, Edmonton and Québec City. Last season’s Tour drew 123,601 fans with record-breaking crowds across nine games, sparking new fan engagement, and expanding the PWHL’s reach beyond its home markets.

“Season Two’s PWHL Takeover Tour™ was the first of its kind, giving fans across North America the chance to experience the excitement of a regular-season game in their home venues,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “The passion and support from fans, and the enthusiasm from cities eager to engage with our league, have fueled our ambition to grow the Tour for Season Three.”

“Scotiabank Centre is thrilled to welcome the PWHL to the Atlantic region for the first time,” says Suzanne Fougere, Executive Vice-President, Scotiabank Centre. “The Takeover Tour games build on Scotiabank Centre’s legacy as an event destination and host venue for incredible moments in hockey and sports and we look forward to collaborating with our partners across the province to create an unforgettable experience for the league and our community.”

DoorDash, the official on-demand delivery platform partner of the PWHL in Canada, is the title partner of all eight PWHL Takeover Tour™ stops in Canada. Additionally, the Province of Nova Scotia is a presenting partner for the Dec. 17 game at Scotiabank Centre.

Media Contact: Press@thepwhl.com * Click here for PWHL Takeover Tour™ Media Credential Application Form

PWHL Takeover Tour™ Schedule:

DATE	TIME (ET)	TEAMS	LOCATION
Wed., Dec. 17	6:30 p.m.	Montréal vs Toronto	Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS
Sun., Dec. 21	2:00 p.m.	Ottawa vs Minnesota	Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
Sat., Dec. 27	3:00 p.m.	Minnesota vs Vancouver	Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Sun., Dec. 28	6:00 p.m.	Seattle vs New York	American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Sat., Jan. 3	2:00 p.m.	Seattle vs Toronto	TD Coliseum, Hamilton, ON
Sat., Jan. 3	7:00 p.m.	Vancouver vs Boston	Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Sun., Jan. 11	12:00 p.m.	Ottawa vs Boston	Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS
Sun., Jan. 11	2:00 p.m.	Vancouver vs Montréal	Videotron Centre, Québec City, QC
Sun., Jan. 18	2:00 p.m.	Montréal vs New York	Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Sun., Jan. 25	6:00 p.m.	Vancouver vs Seattle	Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Sun., Mar. 15	4:00 p.m.	New York vs Minnesota	Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Sun., Mar. 22	7:00 p.m.	Montréal vs Ottawa	Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Wed., Mar. 25	8:00 p.m.	New York vs Seattle	Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
Sat., Mar. 28	1:00 p.m.	New York vs Montréal	Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Wed., Apr. 1	9:30 p.m.	Toronto vs Ottawa	Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Tue., Apr. 7	9:30 p.m.	Boston vs Vancouver	Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB

ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL)

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America that features the best women’s players in the world. It is comprised of eight teams: Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. Launched on January 1, 2024, the PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide all-time record for a women’s hockey game. The league was recognized by Sports Business Journal as the Sports Breakthrough of the Year, and ranked No. 1 in Canada for corporate reputation in both 2024 and 2025, according to the Harris Poll. Visit thepwhl.com to purchase tickets and merchandise, and subscribe to the PWHL e-newsletter for the latest updates. Follow the league on social media @thepwhlofficial.