Lausanne HC tickets 2026-27: hockey at the Vaudoise Aréna
Lausanne HC play 26 home games in 2026-27 at the Vaudoise Aréna, a new venue that holds 9,600. In the National League since 2013 and playing in a modern arena, the club offers an easy and exciting night on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Lausanne HC: a club on the rise in a new arena
Founded in 1922, Lausanne HC has been in the National League since 2013 and plays in the new Vaudoise Aréna. The club does not yet have a league title, but the move to a new home has given it a modern identity and a growing audience across the Vaud canton.
For a visitor, Lausanne HC is an excellent first Swiss hockey experience: easy transport, a comfortable arena and a French-speaking crowd that welcomes newcomers.
Vaudoise Aréna: the new home of Lausanne HC
The Vaudoise Aréna holds 9,600 for hockey and is a modern, comfortable building with clean sight lines. It is located in the Malley district and reachable by public transport from the station, with good pedestrian access and signage.
Inside, expect wide concourses, plenty of food options and a well-organised entry process. Arrive about 45 minutes ahead to avoid queues, particularly for derbies.
Lausanne HC fans and the atmosphere in Malley
The Lausanne crowd combines a vocal standing curve with a family-friendly seated audience. Chants and drums are constant, and the arena responds well to goals and power plays. The mood is open, lively and curious.
Because the arena is new, the culture is still growing, which gives games a refreshing, unforced character. It is a welcoming place for visitors from abroad.
Lausanne HC rivalries: Genève and Fribourg
The Lake Geneva derby against Genève-Servette HC is the headline game: Genève visit the Vaudoise Aréna on 21 February 2027. Fribourg-Gottéron, the champions, come on 24 October 2026 and 16 December 2026.
The February derby, on a Sunday, is a particularly attractive date for a weekend trip.
Buying Lausanne HC tickets from home or abroad
Begin with the club's official box office. Season ticket holders have priority, but the arena is large enough that many single-game tickets stay available longer. Derby and weekend dates are the first to go.
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 chosen dates are worth securing.
A Lausanne weekend around Lausanne HC
Lausanne is the Olympic capital and sits on Lake Geneva, with steep streets down to the waterfront at Ouchy. The Vaudoise Aréna is in the Malley district in the west of the city, and public transport links it directly to the station and the lake.
Spend the day in the old town and the cathedral quarter, take the lakeside promenade, and head to the arena for the evening. Hotels near the station or around Ouchy make the evening simple.
If you are combining two clubs, Geneva is only 40 minutes away by train, making a Lausanne-Geneva double-header a realistic plan for a long weekend.
Match-day food is simple and familiar, with sandwiches, snacks and local beer on offer. If you want a quieter side of the evening, the fan zones near the arena get busy about an hour before the start, so arriving a little later avoids the rush. Matchday programmes are sold at the entrances.