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A record-breaking crowd at Madison Square Garden celebrates the rising popularity of women’s professional hockey in the United States.NYC Today
The Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) set a new U.S. professional women’s hockey attendance record on Saturday night, with 18,006 fans packing Madison Square Garden to watch the New York Sirens take on the Seattle Torrent.
Why it matters
Women’s professional hockey has struggled to gain mainstream popularity and consistent attendance in the United States, so this record-breaking crowd at one of the most iconic sports venues in the country is a significant milestone for the growing league.
The details
The PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The previous U.S. professional women’s hockey attendance record was 16,110, set during a 2024 PWHL game.
The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.The previous U.S. pro women’s hockey attendance record was set in 2024.
The players
New York Sirens
A professional women’s hockey team in the Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
Seattle Torrent
A professional women’s hockey team in the Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
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What’s next
The PWHL will look to build on this attendance record and continue growing the popularity of women’s professional hockey in the United States.
The takeaway
This record-breaking crowd at Madison Square Garden demonstrates the growing interest and potential for women’s professional hockey to reach new heights of mainstream popularity in the U.S.
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