PWHL Game at MSG Set to Break U.S. Attendance Record for Women's Hockey

The upcoming matchup between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent is already sold out.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden is expected to break the U.S. attendance record for a women's hockey game. The April 4 game has already sold out, riding the wave of increased interest in women's hockey following the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Why it matters

The sell-out of this PWHL game at the iconic Madison Square Garden venue is a significant milestone for the growth and popularity of women's professional hockey in the United States. It demonstrates the renewed interest and passion of fans for the sport, especially after the success of the U.S. women's national team at the recent Olympics.

The details

The current U.S. attendance record for a women's hockey game was set on February 27 this year when the Seattle Torrent and Toronto Sceptres played at Climate Pledge Arena, drawing 17,335 fans. The Madison Square Garden capacity for hockey is 18,006, so this upcoming Sirens-Torrent game is expected to surpass the previous record by nearly 700 fans.

  • The PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent is scheduled for April 4, 2026.
  • The current U.S. attendance record for a women's hockey game was set on February 27, 2026.

The players

New York Sirens

A Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team based in New York City.

Seattle Torrent

A Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team based in Seattle, Washington.

Hilary Knight

Captain of the Seattle Torrent and a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

Hannah Bilka

A player for the Seattle Torrent and a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

Sarah Fillier

A player for the New York Sirens and a member of the silver medal-winning Canadian Olympic hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“Selling out The World's Most Famous Arena is a defining moment for the New York Sirens and a powerful statement about the growth of our league, the passion of our fans, and our commitment to building something lasting and great, all together.”

— Pascal Daoust, General Manager, New York Sirens

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The upcoming PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026 is already sold out, setting the stage for a new U.S. attendance record for a women's hockey game.

The takeaway

The sell-out of this PWHL game at the iconic Madison Square Garden venue is a significant milestone for the growth and popularity of women's professional hockey in the United States, demonstrating the renewed interest and passion of fans for the sport following the success of the U.S. women's national team at the recent Olympics.