SC Bern tickets 2026-27: the biggest crowd at the PostFinance Arena

SC Bern: sixteen titles and the largest crowds in Swiss hockey

Founded in 1931, SC Bern have won 16 Swiss championships, more than any other club in the current National League except Davos. The club has long been known for its attendance and for a loyal following that spreads across the capital region.

For a visitor, that gives a unique experience: a major club with a big audience and a clear identity, in the political capital of Switzerland.

SC Bern at the PostFinance Arena: the biggest hockey stage in Switzerland

The PostFinance Arena holds 17,031 spectators, the largest capacity in the league. It is a large, functional building northeast of the centre, with trams and buses running directly from the station, and it fills almost completely on big nights.

Inside, the steep tiers keep sight lines good even from the top. Arrive about an hour before puck drop and expect queues at entrances and food stands.

SC Bern fans: a sea of red and yellow

The SC Bern crowd is huge and loud. The standing curve leads the singing, but even the seated sections join in, and the roar after a goal fills the whole building. Red and yellow dominate the stands.

The scale makes it feel more like a concert than a village rink. For a first-time visitor, it is an imposing but accessible experience.

SC Bern rivalries: SCL Tigers and Biel

The Emmental derby against the SCL Tigers brings them to Bern on 20 October 2026 and 22 January 2027. EHC Biel-Bienne, the other Bernese-canton rival, visit on 20 February 2027.

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

Buying SC Bern tickets from home or abroad

Start with the club's official box office. Season ticket holders have priority, but with a capacity this large, many single-game tickets remain available for longer. Derby and weekend games still go first.

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 Bern weekend around SC Bern

Bern is the Swiss capital, with a UNESCO-listed old town, arcaded streets and the river Aare winding around the centre. The PostFinance Arena is northeast of the centre and connects by tram and bus, so staying downtown and travelling to the game is easy.

Visit the old town and the bear park by day, and plan about an hour before puck drop to find your gate. With a capacity above 17,000, queues on match days are long, and the intermission lines are the longest of all.

If you love atmosphere on a grand scale, the biggest crowds are on Friday and Saturday nights.

Hospitality and family areas exist for those who want a calmer evening. Contact the club for details and book them at the same time as your seats, since limited numbers are available. Many families and groups combine a Bern game with a visit to the Parliament building or the Rose Garden above the Aare.