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How can I watch the 2026 PWHL playoffs?

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The 2026 PWHL playoffs are broadcast on regional networks including TSN, Prime Video, NESN, FOX 9+, and thepwhl.com, with coverage varying by series and region.

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Montréal vs. Minnesota broadcastsExclusive to Prime Video in English and French for Canadian coverage; FOX 9+ and local/regional partners for U.S. viewers
Boston vs. Ottawa broadcastsExclusive to TSN in Canada; NESN/NESN+ for Boston games and regional partners for U.S. viewers
Digital streaming optionsLive coverage available on thepwhl.com and the league's YouTube channel
First game dateThursday, April 30, 2026 with Ottawa at Boston
Playoff formatBest-of-five semifinals followed by best-of-five Walter Cup Finals

Broadcast Coverage by Series

The Montréal Victoire versus Minnesota Frost series is exclusively available on Prime Video with broadcasts in both English and French for Canadian audiences. In the United States, the series is available through FOX 9+ for Minnesota games and the Scripps Sports Network, select over-the-air networks, thepwhl.com, and the league's YouTube channel. The Boston Fleet versus Ottawa Charge series is exclusively on TSN in Canada, while U.S. viewers can watch on NESN/NESN+ for Boston games through regional broadcast partners.

Digital and Streaming Options

Live coverage of both semifinal series is available to all fans through thepwhl.com and the Professional Women's Hockey League's YouTube channel, providing accessible viewing options across both North American markets regardless of cable subscription.

Playoff Schedule and Timing

The 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs begin Thursday, April 30, 2026, with Game 1 of the Boston versus Ottawa series at the Tsongas Center at 7 p.m. ET. The Montréal versus Minnesota series starts Saturday, May 2 at Place Bell at 2 p.m. ET. The semifinals are best-of-five series, with the winners advancing to the Walter Cup Finals championship series, also best-of-five.

Ticket Information

Fans interested in attending games in person can purchase tickets through team-specific ticket information portals for Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, and Ottawa. The PWHL also offers new playoff collections available at shop.thepwhl.com.

Sources

  1. PWHL playoff preview: Montreal’s bold choice, Minnesota’s last dance, plus how to watch (nytimes.com)
  2. 2026 PWHL WALTER CUP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE UPDATES | PWHL - Professional Women's Hockey League (thepwhl.com)

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