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Sources: NHL looking at Austin, Houston for expansion

The NHL is weighing Houston and Austin as its next Texas expansion sites.

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The brief

Coverage from outlets including KXAN Austin, NHL.com, Fox News, TSN, Bleacher Report, ABC13 Houston, The New York Times, ESPN, The Business Journals, Pro Hockey Rumors and AP News all note the league’s interest. TSN highlights Houston as the likely primary target, and several sources mention the 2026 offseason as the timeframe for a potential expansion.

The next step identified by the coverage is an expected update from the NHL on the expansion process, with the league likely to announce further details during the 2026 offseason.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 139d ago.

Quick answers

Which Texas cities are being considered for NHL expansion?

Houston and Austin are the two cities mentioned in the coverage.

When is the NHL expected to provide an update on the expansion?

Sources indicate the league plans to announce an update during the 2026 offseason.

Which media outlets reported the NHL’s expansion exploration?

Reports appear in KXAN Austin, NHL.com, Fox News, TSN, Bleacher Report, ABC13 Houston, The New York Times, ESPN, The Business Journals, Pro Hockey Rumors and AP News.

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Topics

NHL Houston Austin Texas expansion 2026 offseason

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