EHC Biel-Bienne tickets 2026-27: hockey at the Tissot Arena

EHC Biel-Bienne: three titles and a bilingual identity

Founded in 1939, EHC Biel-Bienne have won three Swiss championships and have played in the top league since 2008. The club represents a city where French and German speakers share the same stands, and that mix defines the character of the crowd.

For a visitor, it is one of the few places in Switzerland where you hear both national languages in the same hall, in the same chant.

Tissot Arena: the home of EHC Biel-Bienne

The Tissot Arena holds 6,562 for hockey and is part of a sports complex that also includes a football stadium. It is a modern, comfortable building with clear sight lines, reached by bus from the centre or on foot from the station.

Inside, expect clean concourses and organised entry. Arrive about 45 minutes before the start to avoid queues, particularly for derbies.

EHC Biel-Bienne fans: yellow and red in two languages

The Biel crowd is lively and loyal. Chants run in both languages, drums set the rhythm and the standing curve is the heart of the atmosphere. The yellow-and-red colours dominate the stands.

The mood is friendly and open to visitors, and the bilingual setting means you can follow along whichever language you speak.

EHC Biel-Bienne rivalries: Bern and Ajoie

SC Bern, the capital club, visit Biel on 21 November 2026 and 8 January 2027. HC Ajoie, the Jura neighbour, come on 16 October 2026 and 27 February 2027.

The February date, a Saturday, is the most convenient for a weekend trip.

Buying EHC Biel-Bienne tickets from home or abroad

Start with the club's official box office. Season ticket holders have priority, and Bern and weekend dates sell out first. Because the arena is mid-sized, buy early for the big games.

From abroad, check delivery and keep your ticket on your phone. If a game is sold out, use only reputable resale marketplaces. Our email alert will tell you when your preferred dates are worth securing.

A bilingual weekend around EHC Biel-Bienne

Biel/Bienne sits at the foot of the Jura on the shore of Lake Biel, where French and German meet. Trains from Bern take about 25 minutes, from Zurich about an hour and from Neuchâtel about 20 minutes, which makes the city an easy stop in any Swiss itinerary.

Spend the day by the lake or in the old town, and visit the watchmaking museums if you have time, since the city has a strong watch tradition. The Tissot Arena is east of the centre and reached by bus or a short walk from the station.

Signage, announcements and conversations in the stands are in both languages, which gives the evening a distinct character.

Matchday food at the Tissot Arena is straightforward, and local specialities such as perch from Lake Biel are better enjoyed in a restaurant before the game. If you travel by train, check the last departures to Bern and Zurich, since Biel is a busy junction but evening frequency drops late.