KAC tickets 2026-27: Klagenfurt hockey at the Heidi Horten Arena

KAC: why Klagenfurt's historic club draws visitors

EC-KAC was founded in 1909, a date that makes it one of the oldest clubs in the league and a fixture of Austrian hockey for generations. The red-and-white identity belongs to Klagenfurt in the way a football shirt belongs to a stadium town elsewhere.

Klagenfurt is the capital of Carinthia, a lakeside region in southern Austria, and the Wörthersee is close by. A hockey night here works well as part of a winter weekend, or as a stop between Salzburg, Ljubljana and northern Italy by road or train.

Heidi Horten Arena: planning your KAC evening

The arena carries the name used in the official 2026-27 schedule, and league data lists about 5,500 seats under its earlier name. Treat the capacity as approximate, but expect one of the larger rooms in the competition, with plenty of space around the concourse.

Arrive early, particularly for important fixtures, to avoid queues at entry and at the bars. If you are unfamiliar with Klagenfurt, check the route to the arena beforehand and allow extra time on busy nights, when the surrounding roads fill with supporters heading in the same direction.

KAC atmosphere and the rivals to watch

KAC supporters sing for the whole game and the hall is rarely quiet. The fiercest rivalry is with Villach: VSV visit Klagenfurt on 23 September 2026 and 15 January 2027. Southern Austria neighbours Graz come on 6 January 2027, while Olimpija Ljubljana arrive on 27 November 2026 and 1 January 2027.

If you can only attend one match, the VSV fixtures are the ones that locals circle first, and the ticket window for them closes quickly. A mid-January Friday offers a good winter weekend base.

How to buy KAC tickets with confidence

Go first to the club's official box office, where season ticket holders have priority. Derbies and weekend games move quickly, whereas midweek dates against less glamorous opponents usually leave more time.

If a match is sold out, use only reputable resale marketplaces and verify the seat and the name on the ticket. Visitors from abroad should confirm mobile or paper delivery and plan arrival time. Our email alert flags when the dates you care about are worth acting on.

KAC and the Klagenfurt weekend: how to build the trip

Klagenfurt works well as a base for a hockey weekend: the old centre is compact and the lake is a short ride away, even in winter when the atmosphere is quiet and walks are pleasant. A game gives the evening its focus.

Villach is only a short rail hop from Klagenfurt, so fans who want to see both Carinthian clubs can combine a KAC home date with a VSV game in November. Check the calendar for the two cities before booking a hotel so that you can arrange one trip around two arenas.

Fans who stay overnight can use the next morning for the lakeside and the old town before heading home.