National League Tickets 2026-27: Dates, Teams and Arenas
National League tickets 2026-27 give you access to Swiss top-flight hockey: 14 teams, 52 games each and a season that opens on 15 September 2026. This guide covers the confirmed dates, the arenas, the reigning champion and practical advice on how to buy tickets from abroad.
National League Tickets 2026-27: Season Overview
The Swiss National League is widely seen as one of the best-run and best-attended leagues in Europe. Arenas are modern, atmospheres are intense and crowds are loyal, from the big stadiums of Bern and Zürich to the small alpine hall of Ambrì. For travellers, Switzerland adds something rare: excellent public transport, so a hockey weekend can cover several cities.
The 2026-27 season keeps the same 14 clubs as last year. Fribourg-Gottéron are the champions after winning their first title in 2026. Other historic names include Davos with a record 31 Swiss championships, Bern with 16 and the ZSC Lions with 11, as well as Lugano with seven. HC Ajoie, in the league since 2021, remains the newest club.
National League tickets 2026-27 at a glance
- Teams: 14.
- Games per team: 52, 364 in total.
- Season opens: 15 September 2026.
- Last regular-season game currently scheduled: 1 March 2027.
- Defending champion: Fribourg-Gottéron, who won their first title in 2026.
- Same 14 clubs as in 2025-26, with no promotion or relegation change.
National League Schedule 2026-27 and Key Dates
The season opens on 15 September 2026 and each team plays 52 games, 364 in total. The last regular-season game in the official schedule at the time of writing is on 1 March 2027. Exhibition games appear in the league's data separately and are not part of the 52.
National League playoffs: what we know
Playoff dates for 2026-27 have not been published. The 2025-26 format used a play-in round for places seven to ten, followed by best-of-seven quarter-finals, semi-finals and final, plus playouts for the bottom teams. We expect a similar structure, but we will confirm it only once the league announces it. A promotion and relegation rule connects the bottom of the table to the second tier, though it is not verified for this season.
National League schedule: when to visit
Autumn is lively and comfortable for travel. Winter is the classic time for Swiss hockey, with snow on the surrounding mountains. The Spengler Cup in Davos is traditionally held in late December, with exact dates to be confirmed, which makes December particularly rich for hockey fans in Switzerland.
National League Arenas 2026-27: Where to Watch and Get Tickets
National League arenas are modern and well equipped, and many have been renovated or newly built in recent years. Capacity ranges from around 5,000 to 17,000.
National League teams and arenas 2026-27
- ZSC Lions (Zürich): Swiss Life Arena, listed capacity 12,000.
- Genève-Servette HC (Genève): Les Vernets, listed capacity 7,135.
- SCL Tigers (Langnau im Emmental): emmental versicherung arena, listed capacity 6,000.
- Fribourg-Gottéron (Fribourg): BCF Arena, listed capacity 9,262.
- HC Ajoie (Porrentruy): Raiffeisen Arena, listed capacity 5,178.
- HC Lugano (Lugano): Cornèr Arena, listed capacity 7,800.
- Lausanne HC (Lausanne): Vaudoise Aréna, listed capacity 9,600.
- HC Ambri-Piotta (Ambrì): Gottardo Arena, listed capacity 6,775.
- SC Bern (Bern): PostFinance Arena, listed capacity 17,031.
- EV Zug (Zug): OYM hall, listed capacity 7,800.
- HC Davos (Davos): VAT Arena, listed capacity 6,547.
- SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers (Rapperswil-Jona): St.Galler Kantonalbank Arena, listed capacity 6,100.
- EHC Biel-Bienne (Biel/Bienne): Tissot Arena, listed capacity 6,562.
- EHC Kloten (Kloten): SWISS Arena, listed capacity 7,600.
National League biggest arenas
SC Bern's PostFinance Arena, listed at about 17,000, is the biggest in the league. The ZSC Lions' Swiss Life Arena in Zürich holds around 12,000, and the Vaudoise Aréna in Lausanne around 9,600. Fribourg's BCF Arena holds around 9,300.
National League small and special venues
HC Ajoie's Raiffeisen Arena in Porrentruy lists around 5,200 seats, and Ambrì-Piotta's Gottardo Arena around 6,800 in the Leventina valley. The mix of small-town halls and city arenas is a strength of the league.
Cities for a hockey weekend
Zürich, Bern, Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg are all within roughly two hours of each other by train, so you can see two games in two days without a car.
How to Buy National League Tickets 2026-27
Clubs sell tickets through their own official channels, often with options in German, French and sometimes English. Season ticket holders are served first, then single-game sales open. Popular games, such as Bern against Zürich, Lugano against Ambrì or any derby, can sell out well in advance.
Buying National League tickets from abroad
- Check your target game once home fixtures are published.
- Use the club's official box office, not an unofficial seller.
- Choose standing terraces for a lively atmosphere or seats for comfort.
- Read the delivery terms, as some clubs use named or app-based tickets.
Resale and sold-out National League games
Resale can be restricted by clubs that use named tickets, so check rules before buying. Our email alert is designed to tell you when official sales open so you can avoid resale.
National League Game Day Guide: Travel, Atmosphere and Tickets
Switzerland is expensive but easy: trains are punctual, signage is multilingual and most arenas are near stations. Many clubs include public transport in the match ticket, which is worth checking.
National League atmosphere
Expect songs and flags from standing curves, a sociable mix of fans before the game and refreshments inside. Rivalry between Bern and Zürich or between Ticino and the rest of the country gives some games extra heat.
Combining National League tickets with sightseeing
Bern's old town, Lugano's lakefront, Lausanne by Lake Geneva and Davos in the mountains offer much to see around a game. Winter weather can affect mountain roads, so train is the safest choice.
National League Tickets 2026-27: What Is Not Announced Yet
Not announced or confirmed in our data: 2026-27 playoff dates, exact kick-off times for most games and ticket sale windows. We do not publish prices here.
National League tickets 2026-27: staying informed
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