2025–26 Seattle Torrent season
professional Women's Hockey League season
The 2025–26 Seattle Torrent season is the team's first season as an expansion member of the Professional Women's Hockey League. They play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
Offseason
On May 21, 2025, the PWHL named Meghan Turner as the Seattle Torrent's first general manager. She was previously an assistant general manager for the Boston Fleet.
On June 20, 2025, Seattle named Steve O'Rourke their first head coach. He most recently served as the head coach for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League.
On August 21, 2025, Seattle announced the hiring of Christine Bumstead and Clayton Beddoes as assistant coaches. Bumstead previously served as the performance coach for the Saskatoon Blades, and Beddoes previously served as an assistant coach for the Red Deer Rebels, both of the WHL.
On November 14, 2025, Hilary Knight was named the inaugural team captain.
Schedule and results
Preseason
The preseason schedule was published on October 8, 2025.
Standings
Regular season
The regular season schedule was published on October 1, 2025.
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