The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced the matchups for the 2025 PWHL Playoffs, with semifinals set to feature the top teams battling for a spot in the finals. The Montréal Victoire, who finished at the top of the regular-season standings, have chosen to face the Ottawa Charge, while the Toronto Sceptres will take on the Minnesota Frost.
The Victoire made their selection of the Charge public during a livestream on the Jocks in Jills podcast, confirming both semifinal matchups. Toronto, finishing second in the league, secured the advantage of home ice in their series against Minnesota, who came in fourth.
The detailed playoff schedule has set the first match between Montréal and Ottawa for May 8 at Place Bell. The full lineup is as follows:
**Montréal Victoire (1) vs. Ottawa Charge (3)**
– Game 1: May 8, 2025, Ottawa at Montréal at 7 p.m. ET
– Game 2: May 11, 2025, Ottawa at Montréal at 2 p.m. ET
– Game 3: May 13, 2025, Montréal at Ottawa at 7 p.m. ET
– Game 4: May 16, 2025, Montréal at Ottawa at 7 p.m. ET*
– Game 5: May 18, 2025, Ottawa at Montréal at 7 p.m. ET*
*If necessary
**Toronto Sceptres (2) vs. Minnesota Frost (4)**
– Game 1: May 7, 2025, Minnesota at Toronto at 7 p.m. ET
– Game 2: May 9, 2025, Minnesota at Toronto at 7 p.m. ET
– Game 3: May 11, 2025, Toronto at Minnesota at 6 p.m. ET
– Game 4: May 14, 2025, Toronto at Minnesota at 7 p.m. ET*
– Game 5: May 17, 2025, Minnesota at Toronto, TBD*
*If necessary
Broadcast coverage for Canadian fans will be provided by TSN/RDS and Prime Video, ensuring that supporters can follow their teams during the playoffs. The PWHL Finals will also be exclusively available on TSN and RDS, while fans in the U.S. can catch the action through local partners including FanDuel Sports Network North and on YouTube.
Playoff ticket packages are currently available, offering fans an opportunity to purchase at a discount compared to single game tickets, and they can secure their seats as games progress.
This year’s playoffs promise to deliver exciting clashes as teams vie for the coveted Walter Cup, showcasing the growing prominence and talent in women’s hockey.