PWHL Walter Cup playoffs set to begin; when are the high-stakes semifinal matchups

The 2025 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup Playoffs are set to commence this week. They will feature two best-of-five semifinal series: the Toronto Sceptres versus the Minnesota Frost and the Montréal Victoire versus the Ottawa Charge.

Toronto Sceptres vs. Minnesota Frost:

In a rematch of last year's Walter Cup Final, the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres will face the fourth-seeded Minnesota Frost. Toronto, boasting a strong defensive lineup, aims to capitalize on its home-ice advantage at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Minnesota, the defending champions, seeks to leverage its playoff experience to advance once more.

Montréal Victoire vs. Ottawa Charge:

Top-seeded Montréal Victoire selected the third-seeded Ottawa Charge as their semifinal opponent. Montréal, led by seasoned players, looks to assert its dominance, while Ottawa, making its first postseason appearance, aims to make a significant impact.

Semifinal schedule:

• Game 1: Minnesota at Toronto – Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 2: Minnesota at Toronto – Friday, May 9, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 3: Toronto at Minnesota – Sunday, May 11, 6:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 4 (if necessary): Toronto at Minnesota – Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 5 (if necessary): Minnesota at Toronto – Saturday, May 17, time TBD
  
  
  
• Game 1: Ottawa at Montréal – Thursday, May 8, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 2: Ottawa at Montréal – Sunday, May 11, 2:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 3: Montréal at Ottawa – Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 4 (if necessary): Montréal at Ottawa – Friday, May 16, 7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
• Game 5 (if necessary): Ottawa at Montréal – Sunday, May 18, 7:00 PM ET
  

Fans can catch the action on various networks, including TSN, RDS, and YouTube in Canada, as well as FanDuel Sports Network and YouTube in the United States. The series' winners will advance to the Walter Cup Final to pursue their PWHL championship.