Canada and United States Meet in Windsor on Oct. 28
Hockey Canada has set a pre-tournament date with the Americans at the WFCU Centre before the Women's World Championship in Denmark.
Canada's National Women's Team will play the United States on Oct. 28 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Hockey Canada announced. Puck drop is 7 p.m. ET.
It is the first of two pre-tournament games between the rivals. Hockey Canada's September 8 announcement said the second would be played in the United States; USA Hockey Arena subsequently announced an October 30 game in Plymouth, Michigan.
TSN and RDS will carry the Windsor game live. Tickets went on sale Sept. 10 through HockeyCanada.ca, starting at $68, with a limited number of group seats available from $56.
Both games serve as tune-ups for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship, which runs Nov. 6 to 16 in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark. Canada opens against Sweden on Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. ET, and also draws Japan, Denmark and Finland in the preliminary round.
The PWHL announced on Sept. 10 that its 2026-27 training camps will open Nov. 18, two days after the World Championship ends.
"We are thrilled to bring together two of the top countries in women's hockey, who will showcase their incredible talent and passion in Windsor," said D'Arcy Hutcheson, director of events with Hockey Canada. "Windsor has played host to a number of Hockey Canada events and continues to deliver an excellent experience for staff, players and fans..."
The city is partnering with Hockey Canada and the Windsor Spitfires on the event. "Events like this reflect our community's passion for hockey and its unique ability to bring people together," Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens said. "Hosting world-class competition inspires young athletes to strive for excellence, engages residents, creates community pride and generates positive economic growth for local businesses."
