Boston Fleet sells out first game at TD Garden, expected to set U.S. attendance record for PWHL

The team's home opener at the iconic arena will feature a matchup against the Montréal Victoire.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Boston Fleet has announced that they have sold out their first-ever game at TD Garden, the iconic home arena of the Boston Bruins. The game, scheduled for April 11, is expected to set a new U.S. attendance record for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

Why it matters

This sell-out is a significant milestone for the Boston Fleet and the PWHL, as it demonstrates the growing popularity and support for women's professional sports in Boston, a city known for its passionate sports fans. The record-breaking attendance is a testament to the team's success and the league's continued growth.

The details

With more than 17,800 fans expected to attend, the Boston Fleet's home opener would become the second-highest-attended game in PWHL history, trailing only the 21,105 fans who attended a game in Montréal in 2024. The Fleet's roster includes three players who represented Team USA at the recent Olympics in Italy, including Megan Keller, who scored the winning goal in overtime against Canada in the gold medal game.

  • The Boston Fleet will face the Montréal Victoire on April 11 at 7 p.m.
  • The PWHL attendance record was set in Montréal in 2024 with 21,105 fans.
  • The Fleet had three players on Team USA at the Olympics in Italy.

The players

Danielle Marmer

The general manager of the Boston Fleet.

Megan Keller

A Boston Fleet player who scored the winning goal for Team USA in the Olympic gold medal game against Canada.

Aerin Frankel

A Boston Fleet player who represented Team USA at the Olympics in Italy.

Haley Winn

A Boston Fleet player who represented Team USA at the Olympics in Italy.

Glen Thornborough

The president of TD Garden and COO of the Boston Bruins.

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What they’re saying

“Boston is the ultimate sports city, and seeing this kind of support shows that women's professional sports belong on the biggest stages. Our players and our fans have earned this together, and we can't wait to experience a packed TD Garden on April 11.”

— Danielle Marmer, General Manager, Boston Fleet (cbsnews.com)

“Boston has consistently shown up for women's sports, and there's an even deeper sense of pride in welcoming gold‑medal Olympians back home as part of the Boston Fleet. This roster includes some of the best in the world, and the atmosphere inside TD Garden will represent the quality on the ice.”

— Glen Thornborough, President of TD Garden and COO of the Boston Bruins (cbsnews.com)

“Coming back from the Olympics, the amount of support that our league has gotten, we felt certainly in our first game back. We can't wait to get back in front of our own fans.”

— Megan Keller (WBZ-TV)

What’s next

The Boston Fleet will face the New York Sirens on Thursday night. The Sirens also recently sold out their first-ever game at Madison Square Garden.

The takeaway

The sell-out of the Boston Fleet's first game at TD Garden is a significant milestone for the team and the PWHL, demonstrating the growing popularity of women's professional sports in Boston and the league's continued growth. The record-breaking attendance is a testament to the team's success and the passionate support of the city's sports fans.