ZSC Lions tickets 2026-27: see the champions at the Swiss Life Arena
The ZSC Lions, champions in 2024 and 2025, play 26 home games in 2026-27 at the Swiss Life Arena, a modern 12,000-capacity venue in Zurich. For anyone visiting Switzerland's biggest city, this is the most direct way to see top National League hockey.
ZSC Lions: eleven titles and a club that expects to win
Founded in 1930, the ZSC Lions have won eleven Swiss championships, the latest in 2024 and 2025. That makes them one of the most successful clubs of the last decade and a team that visitors can expect to see playing fast, organised hockey with real stakes.
The club belongs to Zurich's sports identity, but its audience is wide: local families, season ticket holders from across the canton and a large number of corporate guests. Seeing a game here gives you a view of Swiss hockey at its most professional.
Swiss Life Arena: where the ZSC Lions play at home
The Swiss Life Arena holds 12,000 for hockey and is a modern building in the Altstetten district on the west side of the city. Tram and S-Bahn services connect it to the main station, so a car is unnecessary, and the surrounding area has food and drink options for the hours before the game.
Inside, expect wide concourses, good sight lines and a well-organised entry process. Arrive about 45 minutes before the start to avoid queues, and keep your ticket on your phone, because digital entry is the norm.
ZSC Lions fans and the atmosphere in Zurich
The ZSC Lions crowd combines a loud standing end with a more relaxed seated majority. Singing, flags and drums run through the game, and the building reacts strongly to goals and penalty kills. It is not as raw as a village rink, but it is disciplined and powerful in key moments.
Because the club has won so much, you will also see a confident crowd that expects the team to dominate. For visitors, it is an easy, safe and comfortable hockey evening.
ZSC Lions rivalries: the Zurich derbies
The most local rival is EHC Kloten, who visit the Swiss Life Arena on 26 September 2026 and 5 February 2027. SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, the lakeside neighbour, come on 16 October 2026 and 27 February 2027.
The February Kloten game is on a Friday and the Rapperswil date on a Saturday, which makes both attractive for a short trip.
How to buy ZSC Lions tickets, even from abroad
Start with the club's official box office. Season ticket holders have priority, but because the arena is large, many single-game tickets remain available longer than at smaller clubs. Derbies and weekend games still sell fastest.
From abroad, check the delivery method 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 Zurich weekend around the ZSC Lions
Zurich is easy to reach by air, rail and road, so a Friday or Saturday game fits a short city break. Spend the day along Lake Zurich or in the old town, then take the tram west to Altstetten for the evening. Hotels near the main station keep the journey simple.
If you want a quieter experience, a midweek game is cheaper in terms of crowding and gives the same quality of hockey, though the atmosphere is lower than on weekends and derby nights.