PWHL Players Will Be 'In The Game' This Year Joining EA SPORTS NHL 25

EA SPORTS and the PWHL have formed a ​​​​multi-year partnership, which will kick off this winter with PWHL players being added to NHL 25.

According to a PWHL news release, "The partnership advances EA SPORTS’ commitment to grow and authentically represent women’s sports within its games, promoting and championing the next generation of athletes."

“We are thrilled to bring the PWHL into NHL 25 as part of a massive holiday update, giving players all-new ways to play, starting in a couple of days with the frenetic energy of NHL Arcade through to the launch of 4 Nations Face-Off in the New Year,” said Bill Dollar, EA SPORTS NHL Executive Producer in a PWHL news release. “EA SPORTS continues to drive inclusivity and authenticity through its games, and in partnership with the PWHL, we will amplify the excitement of the women’s game for all fans.”

The update will launch December 5, when NHL 25 will begin featuring all six PWHL teams in Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season Modes. The Walter Cup will also be included in the game.

“Our partnership with EA SPORTS opens new doors to elevate women’s hockey across all levels,” said Amy Scheer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, PWHL. “Through this alliance, we’ll develop in-game and out-of-game experiences that strengthen the bond between our teams, players, and fans, bringing the PWHL closer to the global hockey community.”

“EA SPORTS is proud to support the PWHL, which has pioneered the growth of women’s hockey in North America,” said Andrea Hopelain, GM & SVP, Publishing, EA SPORTS. “We look forward to working together to help elevate and grow women’s hockey to new and existing fans worldwide, starting by bringing PWHL teams and athletes to EA SPORTS NHL 25.”