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PWHL Detroit sets Dec. 12 home debut at Little Caesars Arena

The expansion club will host the New York Sirens at noon after opening its season in Las Vegas six days earlier.

Hockey.comSep 28, 2026

PWHL Detroit will host the New York Sirens at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 12 at noon ET for its inaugural home game, the club announced Monday.

Detroit will begin its first PWHL season on the road against PWHL Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup is the first between two expansion clubs in the 2026-27 season and is part of an opening weekend involving all 12 teams.

The PWHL plans to release its complete regular-season schedule and national broadcast details on Friday, Oct. 2.

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