When Do The PWHL Playoffs Start For The Fleet? Boston’s Semifinal Timeline and Playoff Matchup

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The Boston Fleet will enter the PWHL playoffs for the first time since the 2023-24 season. Their final game will decide their playoff seeding.

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Boston Fleet making playoff debut since 2023-24 season
Final game will determine playoff seeding
Fleet aiming for first or second seed

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The Boston Fleet will be playoff-bound for the first time since appearing in the finals during the 2023-24 season. The Fleet’s final game of the season will determine where they place in the playoffs.

Whether as the first or second seed, Boston will look to go from worst to first.

The Fleet will have home-field advantage, with semifinal games played at the Tsongas Center. It’s still unknown who would host the PWHL Finals first.

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The Fleet decimated the competition during the regular season. Jessie Eldridge leads the team in goals scored, while Alina Muller is tied with her in points. Megan Keller is a force, while Aerin Frankel is a rock behind the net.

Here's everything you should know about the Fleet's semifinal matchup, from the opponent to start date.

When do the PWHL playoffs start for the Fleet?

The regular season of the 2026 PWHL Playoffs ends on April 25. While it's unknown at the time when the playoffs begin, it's expected to start at the beginning of May.

The Fleet will host the first few games of the semifinals at home at the Tsongas Center. A date and start time have yet to be determined.

As more information is revealed, NESN will provide additional details.