Ottawa Charge Heading to the Playoffs in a Big Way
Ottawa's professional women's hockey team, the Charge, are taking their playoff run to the biggest stage in the city — Canadian Tire Centre will host all of their home postseason games, the team announced.
The decision comes on the heels of a standout regular-season appearance at the arena on April 3, when the Charge drew an attendance of more than 17,000 fans. That crowd size underscored just how passionate Ottawa has become about the PWHL franchise since it launched, and the organization clearly took notice.
A Sold-Out Atmosphere Waiting to Happen
Canadian Tire Centre is best known as the home of the Ottawa Senators, but that April regular-season game proved it can just as easily become a fortress for the Charge. With over 17,000 supporters packed into the arena mid-season, the energy was electric — and playoff hockey promises to take things up another level entirely.
For context, that crowd made it one of the largest attendances for a women's professional hockey game in Canadian history. Moving all home playoff games to CTC is a bold statement: this team belongs on the biggest stage Ottawa has to offer.
What It Means for Women's Hockey in Ottawa
The Ottawa Charge joining the PWHL was always about more than just adding another sports team to the city's roster. It was about building a lasting culture around women's hockey in a market that already bleeds hockey. Games at TD Place, the team's usual home venue, have consistently sold out, but the jump to Canadian Tire Centre signals a new chapter.
Hosting playoff games at a 19,000-seat NHL arena sends a message to young players, fans, and sponsors alike: women's professional hockey in Ottawa is here, it's growing, and it's not going anywhere.
Get Your Tickets Early
If the regular-season showing is any indication, playoff tickets at Canadian Tire Centre are going to move fast. Ottawa fans have a reputation for showing up when it counts, and a home playoff run is exactly the kind of event that fills seats quickly.
Keep an eye on the Ottawa Charge's official channels for ticket on-sale dates, pricing, and game schedule announcements. Whether you're a lifelong hockey devotee or someone who's been curious about the PWHL since it launched, this is the perfect time to experience a game live.
The Charge have given Ottawa fans plenty to cheer about this season. Now, with the playoffs on the horizon and Canada's biggest hockey rink as their home turf, the city has every reason to pack those stands and make some noise.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
