NHL 25 Adds Professional Women’s Hockey League This December

Get Ready for PWHL Action in NHL 25

EA Sports has announced a multi-year deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to bring the upstart league’s players and teams to NHL 25. This exciting addition will be available on December 5th, giving players the chance to experience the thrilling world of professional women’s hockey.

PWHL Teams and Features in NHL 25

All six PWHL teams will be playable in NHL 25, including the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres. These teams can be utilized in various game modes, including Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout, and Seasons. PWHL uniforms will be accessible in World of Chel and Hockey Ultimate Team. While not all player likenesses will be available at launch, EA has promised to add more players over time.

The PWHL’s version of the Stanley Cup, the Walter Cup, is also included in the NHL 25 integration. This marks the second NHL game to feature women’s hockey, following the inclusion of the International Ice Hockey Federation in NHL 22. Sarah Nurse was featured on the cover of NHL 23 alongside Trevor Zegras.

More Than Just Women’s Hockey

Beyond the exciting addition of the PWHL, NHL 25 is receiving a major update this holiday season. One of the most anticipated features is the NHL Arcade event series, launching on November 15th. This arcade-style, three-versus-three mode in World of Chel will feature Big Head mode and power-ups like Supershot and Super Speed, along with big and small goalies. The action unfolds in a bespoke rink with no glass and no rules.

Another highlight is the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025, a round-robin tournament featuring players from the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. A dedicated mode will be available for this tournament, and each nation’s uniforms will be accessible across multiple game modes. The real-world 4