The Ottawa Charge professional women's hockey team will move its home games from TD Place to the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata [1].
This relocation represents a significant scale-up for the franchise following a breakout season characterized by record playoff crowds [1]. By moving to a larger venue shared with the Ottawa Senators, the team gains access to professional-grade infrastructure and a higher seating capacity to accommodate its growing fanbase.
The move is the result of a multi-year agreement between the Charge and the Ottawa Senators organization [1], [2]. This partnership integrates the women's team more closely with the city's established NHL infrastructure, a move that aligns the team with the operational standards of the men's professional game.
While some reports indicate the move will occur next season [2], [3], other sources specify the transition will begin in the 2026-27 season [4]. The team will leave its current home at TD Place to establish a full-time presence at the Kanata-based arena [2].
The transition follows a period of rapid growth for the Professional Women's Hockey League in the capital region. The shift to the Canadian Tire Centre is intended to sustain the momentum generated by the team's recent popularity and ensure that ticket demand can be met in a venue designed for major league hockey [1].
“The Ottawa Charge will move its home games from TD Place to the Canadian Tire Centre.”
The relocation signals a transition from a 'startup' phase to a permanent institutional fixture in Ottawa's sports landscape. By securing a multi-year deal with an NHL organization and moving into a primary arena, the Ottawa Charge is moving beyond temporary venue solutions to establish a sustainable, high-capacity commercial model for professional women's hockey.
