Teams in Serie A

• Asiago Hockey
• HC Alleghe
• HC Fassa
• HC Gherdëina
• HC Valpellice

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Frequently asked questions

What is Serie A?

Serie A is a top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Italy. The league is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional league.

How many teams play in Serie A?

We currently track 8 teams in Serie A. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Serie A?

Serie A 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 Serie A games and results?

We do not currently have an official Serie A website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does Serie A operate?

Serie A is a Italy-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Italy. Ice hockey in Italy is organized by the Italian Ice Hockey Federation (Federazione Italiana Sport del Ghiaccio, FISG). The top men's league is the Alps Hockey League, formed in 2016 through the merger of the Italian Serie A and the Inter-National League. Italy has a long history in international play, including multiple Olympic appearances dating to 1948. According to IIHF member-association data, Italy has approximately 64 indoor rinks and 5 smaller small-size rinks.

How do I get involved with Serie A?

The most direct routes into Serie A are: (1) try out for one of the 8 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 Serie A 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 Serie A was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.

How many games per season do Serie A teams play?

Professional Serie A 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 Serie A season start?

The Serie A 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 Serie A?

Serie A structure (across 8 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 Serie A standings and playoffs work?

Most Serie A 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 Serie A games?

We do not currently have an official Serie A broadcast partner list on file. Each team's page on RinkStop links to that team's website, which usually lists broadcast and streaming information.