The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Ottawa franchise, the Charge, is exploring the possibility of moving its home games to the arena used by the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.
The Charge’s current home venue in Ottawa is scheduled for a renovation that will reduce its capacity. With that project set to downsize the building, the team is assessing its options to ensure it can continue to host games in the city while maintaining a professional environment for players and fans. One of the primary ideas under consideration is a closer partnership with the Senators organization that would see the Charge play at the NHL club’s home arena.
A move to the Senators’ building would keep the Charge rooted in Ottawa, preserving the team’s local identity and its connection to the region’s hockey community. It would also place the PWHL team in a facility designed for top-tier professional hockey, with established infrastructure for broadcasting, training, and fan services.
Discussions around venue changes typically involve a range of logistical and financial factors, including ice availability, scheduling around the NHL calendar and other arena events, and arena operations such as staffing and game-day services. While specific terms or timelines have not been made public, the Charge’s interest in teaming up with the Senators signals a desire to secure a stable, high-quality home setting as soon as possible.
For supporters of women’s hockey in Ottawa, the potential move raises the prospect of a more unified local hockey scene, with PWHL and NHL games both staged at the same major venue. Playing in the Senators’ arena could give the Charge access to more seating than a downsized facility would offer, as well as enhanced amenities for spectators.
At this stage, no final decision has been announced, and details of any agreement have not been disclosed. The Charge’s leadership is focused on ensuring the team remains in Ottawa and that its home rink supports the long-term growth and visibility of the club and the PWHL as a whole.
The situation will continue to develop as renovation plans move forward and as discussions with the Senators and arena stakeholders progress. Until then, the Charge’s priority is to secure a venue plan that allows the team to stay in the city and provide a consistent home-ice environment for players, staff, and fans.
