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From sparse crowds to selling out MSG: Is women's hockey catching on in NYC?

By Giulia HeywardGothamist

The New York Sirens celebrate their 2-1 shootout victory over the Seattle Torrent at a PWHL game at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026 in New York City. Two years after struggling to draw fans, the New York Sirens packed Madison Square Garden. What cha…

New Yorks professional womens hockey team was playing in front of thousands of empty seats on Long Island just two years ago. But last weekend, the New York Sirens sold out Madison Square Garden, se…