Mobile Pro Hockey Club

Mobile Pro Hockey Club is a planned professional ice hockey team based in Mobile, Alabama. The franchise is scheduled to begin play in the SPHL in the 2027–28 season and will be owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. They will play their home games at the new Mobile Arena, a downtown venue currently under construction to replace the Mobile Civic Center.

History

Professional hockey in Mobile dates back to the Mobile Mysticks, who competed in the East Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2002 before ceasing operations and relocating. After more than two decades without a professional team, the SPHL Board of Governors unanimously approved an expansion franchise for Mobile on September 17, 2025.
The newly established franchise is expected to debut in October 2027, coinciding with the opening of the Mobile Arena. As part of its launch, the franchise has invited fans and residents to participate in selecting the team’s official name, colors, and mascot through an online contest.

Ownership and management

The club is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, a Jacksonville, Florida–based sports ownership and management company founded by CEO Andy Kaufmann. Zawyer Sports & Entertainment owns and operates multiple professional sports franchises across hockey and other sports, including the ECHL's Jacksonville Icemen, Savannah Ghost Pirates, and Greensboro Gargoyles, as well as the American Hockey League's Charlotte Checkers.

Arena

The Mobile Pro Hockey Club will play home games at the Mobile Arena, a new multi‑use facility under construction in downtown Mobile. The arena is expected to seat approximately 10,000 spectators and host a variety of sports, entertainment, and cultural events. The venue's opening is planned for early 2027, ahead of the hockey team's inaugural season.