Teams in DEL2

• Bayreuth Tigers
• Dresdner Eislöwen
• EC Bad Nauheim
• EC Kassel Huskies
• Eispiraten Crimmitschau

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Frequently asked questions

What is DEL2?

DEL2 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 DEL2?

We currently track 10 teams in DEL2. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is DEL2?

DEL2 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 DEL2 games and results?

We do not currently have an official DEL2 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 DEL2 operate?

DEL2 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 DEL2?

The most direct routes into DEL2 are: (1) try out for one of the 10 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 DEL2 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 DEL2 was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.

How many games per season do DEL2 teams play?

Professional DEL2 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 DEL2 season start?

The DEL2 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 DEL2?

DEL2 structure (across 10 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 DEL2 standings and playoffs work?

Most DEL2 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 DEL2 games?

We do not currently have an official DEL2 broadcast partner list on file. Each team's page on RinkStop links to that team's website, which usually lists broadcast and streaming information.