| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 68 |
| Country |  Switzerland |
| Most recent champion(s) | EHC Seewen (Ostschweiz) Wettingen-Baden (Zentralschweiz) Saint-Imier, Meyrin (Romande) |
| Promotion to | Swiss 1. Liga |
| Relegation to | Swiss 3. Liga |
| Official website | www.regioleague.ch |
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