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Do You Have What It Takes to Be the Next Swedish Champion? Sign Up for SCL 2025 Today!

Gamers,

The NHL 25 competitive season is in full swing, and anticipation is building as we approach the highly awaited regional championships. We are excited to announce the return of the Swedish Championship League (SCL) for its seventh thrilling season!

Since its inception in 2019, SCL has been the premier battleground for Sweden’s top eHockey players, offering a stage where the most skilled competitors go head-to-head for national glory. Every season, the league has delivered intense matchups, unforgettable moments, and legendary champions who have cemented their names in Swedish eHockey history.

Throughout the years, some of the best teams in the scene have lifted the coveted SCL championship trophy:
🏆 2019: Vesa Pompa HC
🏆 2020: Vesa Pompa HC
🏆 2021: Granit Gaming
🏆 2022: Manos
🏆 2023: Färjestad BK
🏆 2024: Vesa Pompa

On the 1v1 side, one name has been dominant throughout the years – Henrik @Eken45jr Eklund, who has impressively claimed four titles. However, last season saw a shift when Elvis" bystrom___" Byström captured the championship. The big question is: Who will take the crown in SCL 2025?

This year, we are inviting 6v6 teams to battle it out in NHL 25 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, while the 1v1 competition will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 due to the game's restrictions in crossplay.

Sign up now, hit the ice, and prove that you have what it takes to be Sweden’s next eHockey champion!

New for This Year: No X-Factors – A New Era for SCL Competition

The upcoming season introduces a groundbreaking change aimed at redefining the competitive 6v6 eHockey scene. In a bold move to emphasize pure skill and strategy, SCL has decided to ban the use of all X-Factors, both Gold and Silver.

This decision marks a significant shift in gameplay, as X-Factors have long played a crucial role in shaping team dynamics and individual performances. By removing these abilities, SCL aims to create a more balanced and skill-driven environment, where players must rely on raw talent and tactical planning.

This rule change is based on community requests and is expected to bring a new dynamic to competition, challenging players to adapt and develop new strategies. We are very interested receiving feedback from the teams during and after the season.

Schedule

SIGN UP FOR 1v1 HERE!

Platform: PlayStation 5
Game Mode: Online Versus
Registration Open: February 7 - February 23
Tournament Timeline:
- Group Stage: February 25 – March 14
- Playoffs Round 1 (60): March 18 – March 19
- Playoffs Round 2 (32): March 21 – March 26
- Playoffs Round 3 (16): March 28 – April 1
- Quarterfinals (8): April 2
- Finals (4): April 4

(Note: The schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted depending on the number of participants.)

🚨 Important: To participate in the 1v1 competition, you must be a Swedish citizen.

Read the 1v1 SCL Rulebook here (Swedish)

SIGN UP FOR 6v6 HERE!

Platform: PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S
Game Mode: World of Chel
Registration Open: February 7 – February 21
Tournament Timeline:
- Group Stage: February 24 – March 13
- Playoffs Round 1: March 16 – March 17
- Quarterfinals: March 20 – March 23
- Semifinals: March 24 – March 27
- Bronze Match & Finals: March 30 – March 31

(Note: The schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted depending on the number of participants.)

🚨 Important Notice: The SCL playoffs may overlap with potential ECL qualifiers. Please ensure you and your team are aware of this when planning your participation.

Important: The majority of the players in each team must be Swedish citizens. See the rulebook for more details.

Read the 6v6 SCL Rulebook here (Swedish)

Eligibility

In the development of our regional leagues, the main objective has been creating a structure that allows all of the regional communities to shine, while strengthening each tournament’s own unique identity and sense of national pride.

For SCL 2025, two non-Swedish players will be allowed per team on ice in a game – under very specific conditions. Here they are:

Outside of the Swedish championship (SCL). The German (GCL), Finnish (eHSM), and Czech and Slovak (CSCL) communities will be defined as the “major communities” for the purposes of this text.

Players hailing from nations that currently do not have a region-based championship to sign up for – one where they are allowed to play free of restrictions and are counted as the main target demographic – will be defined as “minor communities” for the purposes of this text.

All teams must always feature a minimum of 4 Swedish players in their on-ice lineup

Teams may feature a maximum of two non-Swedish players on ice if both players are from a minor community (for example: Danish, Norwegian, Latvian)
Teams may feature a maximum of two non-Swedish players on ice if one player is from a major community (German, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Slovak) and the other player from a minor community
Teams may NOT feature two non-Swedish players on ice if both those players are from a major community (German, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Slovak)

Below you will find an image to help illustrate this rule clarification:

🚨 Important: The 1v1 competition is open only to Swedish citizens.

We hope you are just as excited as we are to step onto the ice and compete for the Swedish Championship once again!

Get ready for intense battles, heated rivalries, and an unforgettable eHockey experience. Whether you're a returning veteran or a rising star, this is your chance to prove yourself on Sweden’s biggest eHockey stage.

As always, we will be broadcasting the decisive games live with our professional commentary team, bringing you all the action, drama, and excitement as the season unfolds. Expect high-energy matchups, expert analysis, and thrilling moments that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

So, what are you waiting for? Gather your teammates, sharpen your skills, and sign up now to take your shot at becoming an SCL champion!

If you want to help grow the SCL and be part of the community’s continued success, you can support us by spreading the word and sharing this announcement with your fellow gamers, teammates, and eHockey fans. The bigger the competition, the more exciting the battles! If you have any other ideas on how to grow the SCL, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

See you on the ice!