Hockey teams in France

France has a mix of professional, junior, college, and amateur hockey teams across multiple leagues and divisions. This page lists every active hockey team in Francefrom our directory. Use the search box below to filter by team name, city, or league.

How to find a hockey team in France

Most teams have a roster page with arena info, division, and the league they play in. If you are a player looking for a team, the verified rosters show which teams are actively recruiting. If you are a parent looking for youth hockey in France, start with the teams in your city and check the league page for age-group rules.

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11 teams matching your search

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Anglet Hormadi

Anglet, France

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Boxers de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France

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Brûleurs de Loups de Grenoble

Grenoble, France

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Diables Rouges de Briançon

Briançon, France

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Dragons de Rouen

Rouen, France

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Ducs d'Angers

Angers, France

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Gothiques d'Amiens

Amiens, France

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Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise

Cergy-Pontoise, France

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Pionniers de Chamonix

Chamonix, France

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Scorpions de Mulhouse

Mulhouse, France

How many hockey teams are there in the world?

RinkStop tracks 11+ active hockey teams across 240+ leagues and 57 countries — from the NHL's 32 franchises and 24 IIHF national programs to ~600 European pro and junior clubs, ~150 NCAA programs, and tens of thousands of amateur and youth teams. The exact count moves weekly as new leagues are added and dormant teams are archived; the figure above is current as of today.

Hockey teams by level

Browse teams by competitive tier. Each level covers a distinct player development path.

Pro Hockey Teams

Top-flight professional leagues with paid players and full-time rosters.

NHL (32 teams) · KHL · SHL · Liiga

Junior Hockey Teams

Major junior leagues — draft-eligible players aged 16-20 in North American and European development systems.

OHL · WHL · QMJHL · USHL

College Hockey Teams

University-level programs in the United States and Canada, with varsity and club divisions.

NCAA Division I · NCAA Division III · U SPORTS

International Hockey Teams

National-team programs representing their countries in IIHF-sanctioned events.

IIHF World Championship · Winter Olympics · World Juniors

Adult Hockey Teams

Senior amateur, recreational, and beer-league hockey for adults at every skill level.

USA Hockey adult leagues · Hockey Canada rec · European amateur

Hockey teams by country

The ten countries with the most tracked teams. Click through for the full list and per-country league breakdown.

How to start a hockey team

Starting a hockey team — whether a youth program, adult rec league, or competitive travel squad — follows a predictable six-step path:

Recruit players. 12-18 skaters plus a goalie for a full roster. Schools, churches, and rec centers are good starting points.
Find ice time. Most rinks sell practice ice in 50-minute blocks during off-peak hours at lower rates than prime-time game slots. See our rink directory for nearby facilities.
Register with your national federation. USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, and other national bodies require annual registration for insurance and league eligibility. Use our hockey cost calculator to estimate dues.
Get insurance. Most rinks require proof of general liability before you can book ice. Federation registration typically includes basic coverage.
Set up dues. Typical adult rec teams collect $300-$800 per player per season to cover ice, jerseys, and refs. See our tryout guide for budgeting templates.
Schedule games. Join a local league or schedule scrimmages against nearby teams. Most adult leagues handle scheduling centrally once your team registers.

Once your team is playing, claim your free listing in the RinkStop directory so players, parents, and fans can find your roster, schedule, and arena.