Swiss Ice Hockey Games

SWISS Ice Hockey Games

Sport	Ice hockey
Founded	2003 (2003)
Sports fielded	men's: Switzerland men's national ice hockey team
No. of teams	4
Country	Switzerland
Continent	Europe
Sponsor(s)	SWISS
Official website	SIHF

The Swiss Ice Hockey Games is an annual ice hockey tournament held in Switzerland as part of the Euro Hockey Tour. ^[1]

SWISS Ice Hockey Games is an annual international ice hockey tournament held in Switzerland as part of the Euro Hockey Tour. It serves as a competitive showcase for the Swiss national men's ice hockey team against top European opponents, including teams from Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Finland. The event is organized by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF) and sponsored by SWISS International Air Lines.

History

The tournament was established in 2003 as the Swiss leg of the Euro Hockey Tour, a series of four-nation tournaments involving Switzerland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Finland. It has been held annually since, with occasional variations in format and venue due to scheduling or external factors. The event provides the Swiss team with crucial preparation for major competitions such as the IIHF World Championship and the Winter Olympics. ^{[2] [3]}

In recent years, the tournament has served as a "final rehearsal" for hosting major events. For instance, the 2025 edition is positioned as preparation for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, which Switzerland will co-host. ^[2]

Venues

The tournament rotates among prominent Swiss ice hockey arenas. Past and upcoming venues include:

• BCF Arena, Fribourg (2024) ^{[4] [5]}
• Swiss Life Arena, Zürich (2025) ^{[2] [6]}

See also

• Euro Hockey Tour
• Swiss Ice Hockey Federation
• Ice hockey in Switzerland

References

1. "Switzerland details - Eurohockey.com". www.eurohockey.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
2. SIHF (2025-08-07). "SWISS Ice Hockey Games to take place in Zurich this winter". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
3. Erickson, Josh (2024-05-06). "Switzerland Announces Roster For 2024 World Championship". Pro Hockey Rumors. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
4. SIHF (2024-12-04). "Switzerland's roster for the SWISS Ice Hockey Games revealed". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
5. O'Brien, Derek (2024-12-14). "Finns, Czechs Each Earn Shutouts In Swiss Ice Hockey Games Saturday". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
6. "SWISS Ice Hockey Games 2025". myswitzerland.com. 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2025-09-24.