PWHL Las Vegas Preseason Scrimmages Are Coming to Henderson’s America First Center

Henderson hockey fans are getting a first look at something new this fall. PWHL Las Vegas will host preseason scrimmages at America First Center in the Water Street District, giving local fans an early chance to see the city’s new women’s professional hockey franchise before the regular season begins.

What I like about this is that Henderson gets to be part of the team’s origin story. The Professional Women’s Hockey League has been growing quickly, and Las Vegas joining the league is a major moment for women’s sports in Southern Nevada. Before the team starts playing regular-season games at T-Mobile Arena, its preseason action will happen right here in Henderson.

America First Center is a perfect fit for this kind of launch. Located at 222 S. Water St. in Henderson, the facility is already known as the practice home of the Henderson Silver Knights and a community hockey hub with two sheets of ice, youth programs, adult leagues, open skate, Learn to Play programming, and local hockey events.

A few key details stand out:

The schedule brings three straight days of preseason hockey to Henderson. That includes PWHL Las Vegas facing Minnesota on November 22, Minnesota playing Vancouver on November 23, and Vancouver facing Las Vegas on November 24. For a new team, that is a great way to build early local energy before the first official season gets rolling.

The format sounds fun too. PWHL preseason scrimmages are expected to include 60 minutes of full-stoppage gameplay, followed by 3-on-3 overtime and a shootout regardless of the score. That means fans should get a real hockey experience, plus some extra showcase moments at the end.

This is also a nice win for the Water Street District. Henderson has been steadily building this area into more of a sports, dining, events, and entertainment corridor, and hosting PWHL preseason action adds another layer to that momentum. Fans can come downtown, catch hockey, grab food or coffee nearby, and support the growing local business scene around Water Street.

My take is this: PWHL Las Vegas playing its first preseason scrimmages in Henderson is a big deal for local hockey, women’s sports, and the Water Street District. Whether you already follow the PWHL, love the Golden Knights and Silver Knights, or just want to support a new Las Vegas team from the beginning, this is a sports moment worth watching.

Event: PWHL Las Vegas Preseason Scrimmages
Host Venue: America First Center
Address: 222 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
Area: Water Street District / Downtown Henderson
Team: PWHL Las Vegas
League: Professional Women’s Hockey League
Training Camp Opens: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Visiting Teams: Minnesota Frost and Vancouver Goldeneyes
Scrimmage Schedule: Las Vegas vs. Minnesota on November 22 at 6:50 PM; Minnesota vs. Vancouver on November 23 at 1:00 PM; Vancouver vs. Las Vegas on November 24 at 12:00 PM
Game Format: 60 minutes of full-stoppage gameplay, followed by 3-on-3 overtime and a shootout
Fan Access: Details expected to be announced later by host teams
Regular-Season Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Venue Significance: America First Center is the practice facility for the Henderson Silver Knights and a community hockey facility in the Water Street District
Good For: Henderson hockey fans, women’s sports supporters, Golden Knights and Silver Knights fans, families, youth hockey players, Water Street visitors, and anyone excited to support PWHL Las Vegas from the beginning
Local Takeaway: Henderson gets to help introduce PWHL Las Vegas to Southern Nevada, making America First Center an important stop in the team’s first chapter.