What happened: The PWHL and Scripps Sports announced a season-long U.S. television agreement Sept. 9. The package includes a Saturday game on ION and two weekly games on Scripps Sports Network. [Scripps announcement](https://scripps.com/press-releases/pwhl-and-scripps-sports-announce-national-u-s-television-partnership-for-2026-27-season/)

Why it matters: The league gains its first full-season national U.S. television package, with ION reaching more than 128 million households. Games will also continue streaming on the league’s YouTube channel and website outside Canada. [Scripps announcement](https://scripps.com/press-releases/pwhl-and-scripps-sports-announce-national-u-s-television-partnership-for-2026-27-season/)

What to watch: Watch for the All-Star date, venue, format and player selection process.