Calgary hockey fans have a major date to circle on their calendars as the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its highly anticipated Takeover Tour is coming to the city for a special one-night event.
Elite Matchup at Saddledome
The league confirmed that April 1 will see the Toronto Sceptres face off against the Ottawa Charge at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This marks the PWHL's first appearance in Calgary and represents a significant opportunity for the city to demonstrate its support for professional women's hockey.
Tickets for the April 1 game go on sale November 14, giving fans their first chance to witness PWHL action live in Calgary. The matchup features several Canadian Olympic team stars, including Sarah Nurse, Natalie Spooner, and Brianne Jenner, who are all expected to compete for gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Expanded Takeover Tour Reaches 16 Cities
This year's Takeover Tour represents a substantial expansion from the previous season. The 2025 tour will visit 16 cities across the United States and Canada for regular season games, nearly doubling last year's effort that saw nine neutral-site games attract 123,601 fans collectively.
The growth comes as the league welcomes two new franchises this season: the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent. This expansion has created more opportunities to bring professional women's hockey to markets hungry for the sport.
Calgary's Strong Women's Hockey History
Calgary has long been rumored as a frontrunner for PWHL expansion, and this Takeover Tour game serves as a perfect test of the market's enthusiasm. The city boasts a rich history in women's professional hockey through the Calgary Inferno, who were among the most successful Canadian teams during the CWHL era.
The Inferno captured championships in 2015-16 and 2018-19 before the league folded, demonstrating Calgary's proven support for elite women's hockey. The April 1 game provides an opportunity for local fans to show that appetite remains strong and potentially bolster the case for Calgary receiving a permanent PWHL franchise in future expansion.
With star-powered rosters, Olympic hopefuls, and the electric atmosphere of professional hockey, the PWHL's Calgary debut promises to be a landmark event for sports fans across Southern Alberta.
