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Teams in Deutsche Eishockey Liga

• Adler Mannheim
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• Düsseldorfer EG
• EHC Red Bull München
• Eisbären Berlin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deutsche Eishockey Liga?

Deutsche Eishockey Liga is a top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Germany. The league is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional league.

How many teams play in Deutsche Eishockey Liga?

We currently track 14 teams in Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Deutsche Eishockey Liga?

Deutsche Eishockey Liga is classified as a professional league. Professional leagues operate at the highest competitive level in their country or region. Players are paid salaries by team ownership and game outcomes affect team standings, playoff qualification, and in some leagues promotion or relegation. These leagues typically have multiple divisions or conferences, a long regular season, and postseason playoffs leading to a championship. Many professional leagues also operate reserve or farm systems that develop players between junior and senior ranks.

How can I follow Deutsche Eishockey Liga games and results?

The official Deutsche Eishockey Liga site is the best source for schedules, scores, and standings: https://del.org. RinkStop also publishes highlights and news for Deutsche Eishockey Liga when available — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

Where does Deutsche Eishockey Liga operate?

Deutsche Eishockey Liga is a Germany-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Germany. Ice hockey in Germany is organized by the German Ice Hockey Federation (Deutscher Eishockey-Bund, DEB). The top men's league is the DEL (Deutsche Eishockey Liga), with the DEL2 in the second tier. The DEL has produced a growing number of NHL-developed players since the 2010s, and the national team has risen to consistent IIHF World Championship Top 8 status. According to IIHF member-association data, Germany has approximately 143 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Deutsche Eishockey Liga?

The most direct routes into Deutsche Eishockey Liga are: (1) try out for one of the 14 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to Deutsche Eishockey Liga level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Deutsche Eishockey Liga was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.

How many games per season do Deutsche Eishockey Liga teams play?

Professional Deutsche Eishockey Liga teams typically play between 60 and 82 regular-season games, depending on the conference structure. Exact game counts for the current season are visible in the "Recent results" and "Upcoming games" sections on this page.

When does the Deutsche Eishockey Liga season start?

The Deutsche Eishockey Liga regular season typically begins in early September and runs through late February, with playoffs extending into April. Training camps usually open two to three weeks before the regular season.

What divisions or conferences are in Deutsche Eishockey Liga?

Deutsche Eishockey Liga structure (across 14 tracked teams) typically includes two or more divisions or conferences, with regular-season play concentrated within division and cross-division games added throughout the year. The full list of teams and their conference assignments is visible on the "Teams" section of this page.

How do Deutsche Eishockey Liga standings and playoffs work?

Most Deutsche Eishockey Liga regular seasons are followed by a playoff bracket that includes the top teams from each division or conference. Playoff rounds are typically best-of-seven, with the league championship decided in the final series. The current playoff picture (where active) is reflected in the "Recent results" section on this page.

Where can I watch Deutsche Eishockey Liga games?

The official Deutsche Eishockey Liga site lists broadcast and streaming partners: https://del.org. RinkStop also links to each team's page where broadcast information is on file.