Five thrilling games set the tone of the 2025/26 Champions Hockey League Playoffs and three more will follow up to round out the Round of 16 First Games!
The Wednesday action will get going at 18:30 CET when Storhamar Hamar take on Finland's Lukko Rauma in the CC Amfi! The Norwegian side are back in the Playoffs after a season out and ready to prove they have what it takes against an accomplished two-time Semi-Finalist of the CHL.
An hour later, ERC Ingolstadt will take on Red Bull Salzburg in the SATURN-Arena as both sides look to gain an advantage heading into next week's Return Game in Austria.
Our official content team will be at the game, bringing you interviews, the build-up and action from the ice as it happens in our Instagram story - don't miss it!
The final game of the Round of 16 First Games is a clash of two European heavyweights - EV Zug vs. Sparta Prague! Don't miss this one!
Click to read a full preview (all times CET):
18:30 Storhamar Hamar vs. Lukko Rauma
19:30 ERC Ingolstadt vs. Red Bull Salzburg
19:45 EV Zug vs. Sparta Prague
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