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PWHL Sets First All‑Star 3‑on‑3 Tournament in Toronto

The one-day showcase will spotlight top and rising players during the league’s expansion to 12 teams.

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Feb 2, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; General view of the arena prior to the game between the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jan 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Fans hold up signs before the inaugural PWHL ice hockey game between New York and Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The PWHL announced on Sept. 24, 2026 at a Hockey Hall of Fame news conference that it will hold a one-day, four-team 3-on-3 All‑Star tournament at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on March 7, 2027.
  • The field will be PWHL Canada, PWHL USA, PWHL International and PWHL Rookies, each carrying 10-player rosters made up of six forwards, three defenders and one goaltender in round-robin play that leads to a semifinal and a final.
  • All-star starters will be chosen through combined fan, player and media voting while league hockey operations will name reserve players, with the league saying detailed voting mechanics will be released closer to the event.
  • Broadcast rights are in place with Scripps Sports/ION in the United States and TSN plus Radio‑Canada/CBC in Canada, but ticket sale dates, full weekend programming and specific game rules remain to be finalized.
  • The event signals a commercialization milestone for the PWHL as it doubles to 12 teams for 2026–27, trains camps open Nov. 18, 2026, and players are reported to be eligible for All‑Star performance bonuses under the league’s collective bargaining agreement.