Frequently asked questions

What is Swiss League?

Swiss League is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Switzerland. Swiss League is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in Swiss League?

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

What level of hockey is Swiss League?

Swiss League is classified as a professional league in the RinkStop directory. 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 Swiss League games and results?

We do not currently have an official Swiss League 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 Swiss League operate?

Swiss League is a Switzerland-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Switzerland. Ice hockey in Switzerland is organized by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF). The top men's league is the National League (NL), formerly the NLA, with the Swiss League (SL) as the second tier. The Swiss national team has been one of the strongest programs of the past two decades — winning IIHF World Championship silver medals in 2013 (Stockholm) and 2018 (Copenhagen), and Olympic bronze medals in 1928 and 1948. At the 2006 Turin Olympics, Switzerland upset both Canada and the Czech Republic in group play before losing to Sweden in the quarterfinals. According to IIHF member-association data, Switzerland has approximately 126 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Swiss League?

The most direct routes into Swiss League 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 Swiss League 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 Swiss League was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.