San José Sea Lions Named New Professional Women’s Hockey Team
The San José Sea Lions have been named as the Bay Area's new professional women's hockey team, set to compete in the Professional Women's Hockey League and play at the SAP Center.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, November 10, 2026 — The Bay Area will welcome a new professional women’s hockey team, officially named the San José Sea Lions. The team is slated to join the ranks of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
The SAP Center in San José has been designated as the home venue for the San José Sea Lions. This marks a significant development for professional women’s hockey in the region, providing a dedicated professional presence.
Details regarding the team’s inaugural season, roster, coaching staff, and operational timeline were not immediately available. The Professional Women’s Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league featuring women’s teams in North America. Further announcements are anticipated as the team prepares for its debut.
The introduction of the San José Sea Lions to the PWHL signifies an expansion of professional sports opportunities and highlights the growing landscape for women’s athletics. The SAP Center, a multi-purpose arena, will serve as the stage for the team’s home games.
Story summarized from the original created by Elize Manoukian on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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