The year 2025 has been another big one here in the Champions Hockey League and with holiday season in full swing, Christmas just days away and New Year's just around the corner, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone for following us and, regardless of who you support, being part of Europe's biggest club ice hockey competition as we celebrated headed into a new decade of our competition.
But before we go, here are a few moments that really stood out for us in 2025!
CHL Final 2025
We have to start with this year's CHL Final - the ultimate event of the European club ice hockey scene. For a second year in a row, the ultimate one-game showdown took place in Switzerland, this time in Zurich where ZSC Lions Zurich took on Färjestad Karlstad for the European Trophy. The rest is history, as the home team found their place in the history books forever. It was a night that perfectly captured what the CHL stands for: elite competition, emotion and hockey at its very best.
Take a look back at all the best moments from one of the biggest and boldest events the CHL has ever put on - all in the Champions Hockey League's new brand visual for the very first time!
It's all About the Fans!
It's all about the fans, and 2025 has been another year in which we've seen amazing fan support across the continent. Veteran teams, returnees or newcomers - regardless of which category a team falls into, fans have flooded arenas and gone on crazy away game trips to support their favourite teams against Europe's best. Here are some of our favourite fan moments!
Taking you all Along for the Ride!
Our official content team has been on the road all year! From the end of 2024/25 to the start of 2025/26, we've visited and engaged with fans, clubs and players in Czechia, Switzerland, France, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Finland and Sweden. Head to all our social channels to see what we got up to, mainly our Instagram story highlights, where you will find collections of our trips!
Entering a new Decade
After celebrating the Champions Hockey League's 10th Anniversary Season in 2024/25, Europe's biggest club ice hockey competition entered a new decade of its existence ready to grow even more! With a large part of our 11th season already behind us, the action has been filled with passion and innovation, with unforgettable moments taking place across Europe’s arenas.
CHL "No Return" Rule Shows Positive Impact
Alongside the CHL specific on-ice-rule introduced in the 2023/24 season, this year marks the addition of the "No Return" rule, implemented in collaboration with the IIHF. Its introduction has already shown a clear, measurable and positive impact on the game.
Regardless of what you celebrate, enjoy the end of the year and be sure to return in 2026 for the CHL Semi-Finals in January and ultimate one-game Final in early March!