MySports League (Switzerland) 2026/27

The MyHockey League operates as the third tier of Swiss men’s ice hockey, sitting below the National League and the Swiss League. Before 2022, it was known as the MySports League, a title derived from its original sponsorship by the TV channel MySports. Established in 2017 following a restructuring decision by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF), the competition replaced the previous 1. Liga as the country’s highest amateur league.

The season typically features twelve clubs, including EHC Bülach, EHC Dübendorf, and SC Langenthal. Teams compete in a single round-robin format, playing 32 games each. The top eight sides advance to a best-of-five playoff series, while those near the bottom face a relegation play-out to avoid dropping to the fourth tier.

Advancement to the Swiss League is not guaranteed by sporting success alone. Clubs must reach the playoff semifinals and secure a license from the Swiss League License Commission, which enforces strict infrastructure, financial, and logistical criteria. This rigorous system means that even teams winning on the ice may remain in the MyHockey League if they lack the necessary backing to operate at a higher level.

Relegation to the 1. Liga falls to the team finishing last or losing the play-out. Promotion into this tier comes through a final between the winners of the 1. Liga’s East and West regional groups. Historically, EC Wil is regarded as the most successful entity within the lineage of this level, having dominated earlier structures before the current format was implemented.

Recent champions include EHC Seewen, who claimed the title in the 2024–25 season, and EHC Chur, who won in 2023–24. The competition remains distinct for its function as a bridge between the professional ranks and the amateur pyramid, ensuring that only clubs meeting comprehensive standards can progress.