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SportsGamers, The newest update to the ECL '26: Spring rulebook is now live and can be accessed through the league pages. Generally speaking, the rulebook is a revised and improved version of the rulebook used in ECL '26: Winter. Find the new rulebook here. Here's a snapshot of some of the major adjustments / additions compared to ECL ‘26: Winter: 11.7.: Banned Player Abilities, Builds & Positional Builds section has been significantly updated - All Abilities are now banned and not to be used. League Administration will be keeping a close eye on teams and players trying to sign up for a division below their perceived skill level. Rules around this have been more clearly defined as a means of clearer transparency. Read more in sections 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7. 5.9 ECL Pro Playoffs structure has been updated from round 2 onward to follow the same logic as the other divisions – the group placement being the first tie-breaker before PPG. Some final details, as a closer approximation of the prize pool, will be updated to the rules a few weeks after the start of the season. We ask every team and it's members to familiarize themselves with the rulebook before taking the ice for the ECL '26: Winter season. Please refer to the rulebook in case of any issues that may arise throughout the season. If you have any questions, please get in touch with support.

The ECL '26: Spring season is right around the corner, but let's have a final look at our Winter season with our individual player awards of the Elite division! The winners were voted by captains and staff members. Player of The Season The Player of The Season award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their own position. Winner: @Patzlaf Defender of The Season The Defender of The Season award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their defenseman position. Winner: @FlyerKungen Goalie of The Season The Goalie of The Season award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their goaltender position. Winner: @Stammer70 Rookie of The Season The Rookie Of The Season award is awarded to a player in their rookie ECL Pro season, who has excelled above the competition regardless of position. Winner: @dippen04 Two-Way Forward of The Season The Two-Way Forward of the season is awarded to a forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. Winner: @Patzlaf Transfer of The Season The Transfer of the Season award is given to a player who after a mid-season transfer is considered to have been the most impactful player for their new team. Winner: @Jemmuuu Comeback Player of The Season The Comeback Player of the Season award is given to a player who after one or more seasons away from ECL Elite competition makes the most impactful comeback to the highest level. Winner: @Patzlaf

Welcome to ECL Essentials! Here you’ll find a concise guide on how the European Championship League (ECL) operates. This includes important information on scheduling and reporting games, transfer rules, and communication best practices. Whether you’re a new team or a seasoned player, these guidelines will help ensure smooth participation in the league. Dive in and get familiar with the essentials! Game Scheduling & Reporting Guidelines Scheduling Games Contacting Opponents: Mandatory: Reach out to your opponents 12-24 hours before the default scheduled game time. Use the SportsGamer.gg Private Message system or, if necessary, other platforms like Discord. Default Schedule: The default schedule is set by the league. DO NOT schedule games on top of your default opponent without prior agreement with said opponent to move the games. Rescheduling: After agreement, use the rescheduling tool on SportsGamer to update the schedule. Only one postponement is allowed per matchup. If you need to move a matchup a second time, please contact support with an explanation and a suggested date immediately. Deadline for Postponements: Notify the opponent by 12:00 CET on the game day if rescheduling is required. Reporting Games Winning Team’s Responsibility: Use the API Reporting Tool for normal games. For disconnected games, use the manual reporting tool for accurate stats submission. Submission Deadline: Reports must be submitted immediately after the games due to EA’s limited game history available online (5 most recent games). Accurate Stats: Maintain screenshots of all stats (overview, events, and individual stats) for the entire tournament for verification. Contacting Opponents Essential Communication: Do not assume opponents will show up without prior communication - always reach out well ahead of the scheduled games, at the very latest before 12 CET of the scheduled gameday Always confirm the game time and servers in advance. Missed Communication: If opponents are unresponsive, notify League Administration (LA). For advice on how to write Support, please read this article. Transfer Rules Transfer Deadline: The deadline for all player transfers is April 23rd at the end of the day. Licenses Basic Requirements: Every team must have 6 licenses to be eligible. Teams are allowed to hold up to 3 backup licenses. A backup license can be used for up to 10 games total across ECL '26: Winter and Spring — including Qualification, Regular Season, and Playoffs combined. Do not play a game if a player has a ❌ next to their name on the roster page. Are you still missing your license? A valid license is required before stepping on the ice. Purchase your license here. Need help with your license? Please contact Support. Season start & Information When does the season start? The season for ECL Pro, Lite and Core starts on Tuesday, April 7 The season for ECL Elite and Neo starts on Wednesday, April 8 For more specifics on the dates of the ECL '26: Spring season, see this post. Did we miss something? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions. Still need help? Please contact Support.