Alps Hockey League 2025/26 season – overview
The cross-border Alps Hockey League is entering its ninth season. In 2025/26, the tried-and-tested format will once again consist of a regular season, a master or qualification round, and the subsequent playoffs. What is new is the composition of the league: HK Celje (Slovenia) is withdrawing, but HC Asiago (Italy) is joining as the 13th team.
Important dates in the Alps Hockey League
September 20, 2025 – Start of the regular season
January 31, 2026 – Last match day of the regular season
February 5, 2026 – Start of the master and qualification rounds
March 3, 2026 – Start of the pre-playoffs (best-of-three)
March 10, 2026 – Start of quarterfinals (best-of-seven)
March 26, 2026 – Start of semifinals (best-of-seven)
April 11, 2026 – Start of finals (best-of-seven)
April 25, 2026 – Latest possible date for final game