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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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.
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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.
Coverage (13)
- NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says KXAN Austin · 46d ago
- NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston, Austin NHL.com · 46d ago
- The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion Fox News · 46d ago
- NHL expected to announce update on expansion; Houston likely main target TSN · 46d ago
- NHL to Explore Houston, Austin for Potential Expansion Franchise During 2026 Offseason Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets ABC13 Houston · 46d ago
- NHL opening expansion process, to explore viability of franchise in Houston or Austin The New York Times · 46d ago
- NHL exploring Austin, Houston for expansion team ESPN · 46d ago
- NHL investigating Houston and Austin as potential expansion cities, reports say The Business Journals · 46d ago
- NHL To Investigate Houston And Austin For Expansion Pro Hockey Rumors · 46d ago
- NHL to Reportedly Explore Houston, Austin for Potential Expansion Franchise During 2026 Offseason Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- NHL exploring expansion opportunities in Texas, AP source says AP News · 46d ago
- Sources: NHL looking at Austin, Houston for expansion ESPN · 46d ago
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