The Boston Fleet are officially heading into the heart of the city next season. The club announced Tuesday that Agganis Arena on Boston University's campus will serve as its primary home for the 2026–27 PWHL campaign, shifting the team's base from Lowell's Tsongas Center. The move follows a string of sellouts at BU and surging ticket demand inside city limits, putting more of the Fleet's schedule within Boston proper for local fans.
In its announcement, the franchise said it is "moving to Boston full‑time" and identified Agganis Arena as its main venue for 2026–27, according to Boston University Athletics. Team officials framed the decision as a way to "build on that momentum" from recent crowds while strengthening the Fleet's connections across Greater Boston, the South Shore and Rhode Island. The release also notes that current Season Ticket Members will soon receive renewal information directly from the club.
“We couldn't be more excited to bring the Boston Fleet to Agganis Arena full‑time,” Fleet Director of Business Operations Laura Marie Davey said in the statement. Agganis Arena Executive Director Kris Brassil added that the building is "deeply honored and proud" to host the team, according to the release. The club used the moment to thank the Lowell community and the Tsongas Center for helping the franchise establish itself, while BU's statement points out that the Fleet first skated at Agganis during the 2024–25 season and that the venue has been a consistent draw ever since.
While the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell has been the Fleet's official primary home, the team has already been testing Boston ice. Since March 2025, the Fleet have played six regular‑season contests at Agganis Arena, posting a 3‑0‑1‑2 record and pulling in four sellout crowds, as reported by Boston 25 News. The decision to fully commit to Agganis follows a season that also featured a high‑profile, sold‑out appearance at TD Garden and broader momentum for women's professional hockey around the region.
What the move means for fans
Agganis Arena, located at 925 Commonwealth Avenue on Boston University's campus, puts Boston Fleet games within closer reach of city neighborhoods and public transit, according to the building's directions listing. For 2026–27, the team is opening deposits for new Season Ticket Memberships, and the PWHL's site notes that a $50 deposit secures priority access to seat selection along with membership benefits. Both new and returning members will be able to handle seat choices and payment plans directly with the club once the renewal window officially opens.
Next steps and local reaction
Local business watchers and sports analysts are reading the move as another sign of rising commercial momentum in women's professional sports and a chance for the Fleet to broaden their sponsorship and ticketing reach inside Boston. The Boston Business Journal described the decision as part of a wider push by teams to secure larger, city‑centered footprints that can boost gate receipts and corporate partnerships. The Fleet have not yet released a full 2026–27 home schedule, and officials say specific dates and final ticketing details will be announced once venue availability is locked in.
