KHL Hockey Teams — Kontinental Hockey League
125+ teams across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China — the top professional hockey league outside the NHL.
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is the premier professional ice hockey league of Russia and Eurasia, founded in 2008 as the successor to the Russian Superleague. Widely regarded as the strongest professional league outside the NHL, the KHL fields 23 teams across four countries — Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China — organized into four divisions (Bobrov, Tarasov, Kharkiv, Trofey). The league's top prize is the Gagarin Cup, named for cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and contested each spring since the 2008-09 season.
KHL franchises include historic programs such as CSKA Moscow, SKA Saint Petersburg, and Dynamo Moscow, plus international entries like Barys Nur-Sultan and Kunlun Red Star. The league's junior development system — the MHL (Molodezhnaya Hokkeynaya Лига) — has produced a remarkable share of NHL draft picks, with Russian development paths accounting for roughly half of all NHL selections in recent years. Rosters, schedules, arena info, and standings for every KHL team are listed below.
KHL Teams (24)
Kontinental Hockey League
23 TEAMS • 4 DIVISIONS
Founded 2008 • Based in Moscow (headquarters)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the KHL?
The KHL fields 23 teams across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China, organized into 4 divisions (Bobrov, Tarasov, Kharkiv, Trofey).
When was the KHL founded?
The KHL was founded in 2008, replacing the Russian Superleague (RSL) as the top professional league in Russia and Eurasia.
What is the KHL championship trophy?
The Gagarin Cup — named after cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin — has been awarded to the KHL playoff champion since the 2008-09 season.
Where can I find KHL rosters, schedules, and standings?
Browse 125+ KHL team profiles on RinkStop, each with roster, schedule, arena info, and verified profiles.
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