Teams in Swiss National League

• EHC Kloten
• EV Zug
• HC Ajoie
• HC Ambrì-Piotta
• HC Biel-Bienne

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swiss National League?

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

How many teams play in Swiss National League?

We currently track 14 teams in Swiss National League. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Swiss National League?

Swiss National League 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 Swiss National League games and results?

The official Swiss National League site is the best source for schedules, scores, and standings: https://www.nationalleague.ch. RinkStop also publishes highlights and news for Swiss National League when available — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

Where does Swiss National League operate?

Swiss National 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 National League?

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

How many games per season do Swiss National League teams play?

Professional Swiss National League 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 Swiss National League season start?

The Swiss National League 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 Swiss National League?

Swiss National League 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 Swiss National League standings and playoffs work?

Most Swiss National League 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 Swiss National League games?

The official Swiss National League site lists broadcast and streaming partners: https://www.nationalleague.ch. RinkStop also links to each team's page where broadcast information is on file.