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  The ECL is the pinnacle of European NHL esports. The abbreviation stands for the European Championship League and it features NHL 6v6 esports in five divisions aimed at various skill levels. Every player, including the goalies, is controlled by a human. League games are played in the EASHL mode and the platform is PlayStation and Xbox. ECL has been played since 2015, so the upcoming season is already the 21st. The latest addition to the ECL product family is a 1v1 tournament, where Europe's best solo players fight for the championship. ECL 1v1 has been played since the ECL '23 Winter season.   Basic information/requirements of ECL: Regional restrictions: ECL is a European tournament format, however, we do not necessarily exclude players located in North America or Asia. A European server will always be used. We reserve the right to exclude teams or players in case of severe connection issues.   Individual requirements: Each player needs to have an account at SportsGamer.GG and create their personal player card.   ECL licenses: Teams in ECL Elite & ECL Pro, ECL Lite, and ECL Core will require their respective ECL ‘26: Spring team licenses in order to play. In addition, every player in the above-mentioned divisions needs to have a valid ECL ‘26: Player License or ECL ‘26: Winter Player License before taking the ice. Players in ECL Neo require only an ECL '26: Spring Neo Player License. More information about licenses will be available in the "Sign up now" article, coming soon.   Rules: The ECL '26: Spring rulebook will be an updated version of the '26 Winter rulebook and will be shared soon. The Spring season will be played without Abilities.   The divisions framework for the ECL ‘26 year will follow the same logic as for previous seasons. We will have a total of five divisions with the following team allocation: Elite 16 teams Pro 32 teams Lite 64 teams Core (up to) 128 teams and Neo 32+ teams.   Please refer to this ECL Ranking in order to understand which teams are eligible to sign up for each division. Generally speaking, teams that are new to the ECL will start in the Neo or Core division. However, it is possible to apply for the ECL Lite if you believe you can compete at that level.   Don't have a team yet? Team looking for additions to your roster? If you are a free agent looking to be picked up, please head over here. If you are representing a team looking for players, please head over here.     Hall of Fame: The ECL Champions so far ECL 6v6: ECL 1: Nordic Blizzard ECL 2: Mukimiehet ECL 3: X Factor ECL 4: Laser HT ECL 5: Aapon Taikasauva ECL 6: Carlsberg HC ECL 7: FILADELPHIA ECL 8: Written In the Stars ECL 9: Linköping HC ECL 10: HAVU Gaming ECL 11: FILADELPHIA ECL 12: hREDS ECL '22: Grand Champion: hREDS ECL '22 Winter: hREDS ECL '22 Spring: hREDS ECL '23: Grand Champion: Tunnel Vision ECL '23 Winter: Tunnel Vision ECL '23 Spring: Tunnel Vision ECL '24: Winter Champion: hREDS ECL '24: Spring Champion: Tunnel Vision ECL '25: Winter Champion: Parasite ECL '25: Spring Champion: Last Dance ECL '26: Winter Champion: Tohtorit   ECL 1v1: ECL '23: Winter: Sisu "sisu33_" Nurminen ECL '23: Spring: Väinö "Pikkarii" Pikkarainen ECL '24: Grand Champion: Teemu "Temppanen" Karvonen ECL '24: Winter: Erik "EkiOriginal" Tammenpää ECL '24: Spring: Väinö "Pikkarii" Pikkarainen ECL '25: Spring: Teemu "Teemuyy" Polttila ECL '26: Winter: TBC on Thursday 12.3.2026

SportsGamers, This news story is intended to help understand the ECL Ranking for teams at the end of the ECL '26: Winter season. This ranking determines the eligibility for teams entering various divisions this upcoming ECL '26: Spring season.  Below you will find a list of teams that have secured a division spot at the Elite, Pro, or Lite league level. If you didn't find your team on the list, don't worry! You can apply for a wildcard spot for your team in the Pro qualifiers or apply to the Lite, Core, or Neo divisions, which are open to everyone. Please note that the Qualifiers will be starting very soon, and the registration time will be short, so start mentally and psychologically preparing for them as we look to release the details regarding the ECL '26: Spring season. Season registration is now available by clicking here.   Elite 1 Elite 🏆 Tohtorit 2 Elite 🥈 vNexs I 3 Elite 3 HAVU Gaming 4 Elite 4 GOONS 5 Elite 5 Mythix 6 Elite 6 Umpikuja 7 Elite 7 KUUSAMO.gg 8 Elite 8 ROBE Esports 9 Elite 9 AFTERLIFE 10 Elite 10 Polski Boys 11 Elite 11 Tiki x Pwolle 12 Elite 12 Kastikekauppa Esports 13 ▶ Elite 13 EXEN/F0CUS 14 ▶ Elite 14 SSK ESPORTS 15 ▶ Elite 15 Vizio 16 ▲ Pro 🥇 POGGERS       Elite Qualifiers (if needed) 1 ▼ Elite 16 VESUVIUS ESPORTS 2 Pro 2 Unique 3 Pro 3 Finnish Roosters 4 Pro 4 EXEN/F0CUS 5 Pro 5 Puck Over Glass 6 Pro 6 GREATEST 7 Pro 7 xBots 8 Pro 8 Aspyre             Pro 1 ▼ Elite 16 VESUVIUS ESPORTS 2 Pro 2 Unique 3 Pro 3 Finnish Roosters 4 Pro 4 EXEN/F0CUS 5 Pro 5 Puck Over Glass 6 Pro 6 GREATEST 7 Pro 7 xBots 8 Pro 8 Aspyre 9 Pro 9 Carpe Diem 10 Pro 10 NOSTREETSPORTS 11 Pro 11 vNexs II 12 Pro 12 MoDo Hockey 13 Pro 13 Deadly Phantoms 14 Pro 14 SSK Prospects 15 Pro 15 Otukset 16 Pro 16 Rusty X 17 Pro 17 Vesuvius Academy 18 Pro 18 Turun Gasellit 19 Pro 19 Brynäs IF Esport 20 Pro 20 The Oldtimers 21 Pro 21 REIVILUOLA 22 Pro 22 HC Lugano eSports 23 ▲ Lite 🥇 Renegade IHC 24 ▲ Lite 🥈 Wida 25 ▲ Lite 🥉 Conexion   Pro Qualifier Wildcard procedure has been updated Anyone can now apply to play in the ECL '26: Spring - Pro Qualifiers by checking the appropriate box during season registration. While the Wildcard restrictions have been lifted and there are no absolute requirements for applying, League Administration will still review Qualifier Applications (identified by PRO QUAL REQ on the registered teams page). As such, teams with more experience still have a better chance of making the cut and playing in the Qualifiers. All teams will be notified once the decisions have been made. To be properly evaluated for the Qualifier spot, please have your full roster in your SportsGamer ECL '26: Spring roster as early as possible. The number of available Wildcard spots may vary depending on the quality of the applications.   What if all Pro Qualifier positions are not filled? Teams will not be promoted straight, and all open spots will be filled through qualifiers (excluding automatically relegated/promoted teams). If there happen to be more open spots than anticipated (e.g., from teams disbanding, which would have been invited to play in the qualifier), spots are filled as follows: Pro relegated teams Wildcard teams Lite #17-32 Pro Qualifiers 1 Pro 23 Golden Sticks 2 Pro 24 DEG eSports 3 Pro 25 Lemmenvelhot 4 Pro 26 NOVA 5 Pro 27 Pasilan SKA 6 Pro 28 Including Me 7 Lite 4 Tinted Visors 8 Lite 5 vNexs Vipers 9 Lite 6 Fallen Rangers 10 Lite 7 Kokemus Puuttuu 11 Lite 8 Hockeyholics 12 Lite 9 Veterankraft 13 Lite 10 Supernatural 14 Lite 11 Pata Hellalla 15 Lite 12 HC KOROBKA 16 Lite 13 HC VADELMA 17 Lite 14 M3 Esports 18 Lite 15 SSK Academy 19 Lite 16 Bladerunners HC 20 Wildcard   21 Wildcard   22 Wildcard   23 Wildcard   24 Wildcard         Lite 1 ▼ Pro 29 Saucer Hockey 2 ▼ Pro 30 Sunne IK Esport 3 ▼ Pro 31 Jagrs in Paradise 4 ▼ Pro 32 6 MAN AVALANCHE (DNF) 5 Lite 17 VBO STARS 6 Lite 18 Sopranos 7 Lite 19 KELAGOLDCARD HC 8 Lite 20 HC Nova Hut 9 Lite 21 ARMEIJAN KURI 10 Lite 22 TROJANS 11 Lite 23 Jurricanes 12 Lite 24 SSK Adepts 13 Lite 25 Invasion Hockey 14 Lite 26 Macho HC 15 Lite 27 Nordic Nosebleed 16 Lite 28 Hc Kasapallo 17 Lite 29 German Ice Gladiators 18 Lite 30 Eisbaeren Gaming 19 Lite 31 MIELENSAPAHOITTAJAT 20 Lite 32 MIESKISSAT 21 Lite 33 Game Over Esports 22 Lite 34 Silver Sword Griffins 23 Lite 35 TeNo 24 Lite 36 Dynamo IHC 25 Lite 37 FatBurritos 26 Lite 38 Iserlohn Roosters eSports 27 ▲ Core🥇 HC Lisko 28 ▲ Core 🥈 HC Punishers 29 ▲ Core 🥉 German Elite Hockey 30 ▲ Core 4 Chlastpumpy 31 ▲ Core 5 German Elite Hockey 32 ▲ Core 6 Chlastpumpy 33 ▲ Core 7 Torspot 34 ▲ Core 8 Hungry Bears 35 ▲ Core 7 HCP eSports 36 ▲ Core 8 Pullasorsat HC   All teams without an Elite, Pro, or Lite league spot can participate and choose to apply for ECL Lite without restrictions. There will be no ECL Lite qualifier for ECL '26: Spring, but a maximum of 64 teams can participate in the season, so signing up on time is encouraged. Spots will be filled in the order of registration. As always, League Administration will monitor sign-ups and reserve the right to step in to make sure teams don't sign up too high or low compared to their perceived skill level.

The ECL '26: Winter season in the Core division is over — and HC Lisko are champions. Coming in as the #9 seed, nobody was handing them anything. But HC Lisko didn't need anyone to hand them anything — they went out and took it. Their playoff road tells the whole story: a 4–0 dismantling of German Elite Hockey (4) in the semis, and a 4–2 victory over the heavily favored #2 seed HC Punishers in the Finals. The higher seed didn't matter. The bracket didn't matter. When the moments were biggest, Lisko was best. The numbers: Playoff scoring leaders (HC Lisko) Supra_90 (V. Puupponen) — 23 GP, 63P (40G, 23A), 6 GWG, 53.3% S% eipaapaa (T. Lähde) — 25 GP, 58P (22G, 36A), 7 GWG, 21% S% Zambouni_ (S. Heikkilä) — 25 GP, 53P (13G, 40A), 7 GWG, 20.6% S% Vertti91 (V. Komulainen) — 25 GP, 32P (8G, 24A) Tero__Nuppi (P. Lepola) — 25 GP, 21P (1G, 20A) Laspar: The backbone of a championship run 25 GP, 20–3–2 84.62% SV%, 1.92 GAA 4 shutouts Twenty wins. Four shutouts. Laspar (L. Koos) was the anchor HC Lisko needed, and he delivered it across 25 playoff games. That kind of consistency over a long postseason run doesn't happen by accident. HC Lisko's road to the championship Semifinals: HC Lisko (9) 4–0 German Elite Hockey (4) Finals: HC Lisko (9) 4–2 HC Punishers (2)   ECL '26: Winter – Core Champions roster (HC Lisko) Skaters @eipaapaa (T. Lähde) @Zambouni_ (S. Heikkilä) @Supra_90 (V. Puupponen) @Vertti91(V. Komulainen) @Tero__Nuppi (P. Lepola) @tolbati (A. Koukidis) @mogambomoroo (G. Velinov) Goalie @Laspar (L. Koos) Congratulations HC Lisko — Core '26 Winter Champions. 🏆

The ECL '26: Winter season in the Lite division is over — and Renegade IHC are champions. Coming in as the #2 seed, they carried the expectations that come with that tag and delivered on every single one of them. A 4–2 semifinal win over Tinted Visors, followed by a dominant 4–1 Finals victory over Wida — clean, clinical, and convincing. This wasn't a team that scraped through. Renegade IHC looked like the best team in the division for most of the season, and when the playoffs came, they proved it. The numbers don't lie The offensive engine for Renegade IHC was firing on all cylinders throughout the playoff run. Foppatofflan and MartindalexC combined for over 100 points between them, while NotzPanthers quietly put up one of the most productive two-way playoff performances in the division. When everyone on your top six is contributing at this level, opponents simply run out of answers. The numbers: Playoff scoring leaders (Renegade IHC) Foppatofflan (A. Liljegren) — 20 GP, 75P (26G, 49A), 11 GWG, 37.1% S% MartindalexC (C. Martindale) — 20 GP, 57P (22G, 35A), 12 GWG, 26.2% S% NotzPanthers (J. Holland) — 20 GP, 57P (30G, 27A), 16 GWG, 26.3% S% KnightK10 (K. Knight) — 20 GP, 16P (5G, 11A) Komir_90 (M. Salvi) — 20 GP, 15P (1G, 10A) Calxm86: Steady when it mattered most 20 GP, 16–4–0 86.18% SV%, 1.76 GAA 6 shutouts Calxm86 (C. Mcateer-Ellis) was a consistent presence throughout 20 playoff games, posting numbers that gave his teammates the platform to go to work offensively. Sixteen wins across a full playoff run is as reliable as it gets. Renegade IHC's road to the championship Semifinals: Renegade IHC (2) 4–2 Tinted Visors (14) Finals: Renegade IHC (2) 4–1 Wida (6) ECL '26: Winter – Lite Champions roster (Renegade IHC) Skaters @Foppatofflan (A. Liljegren) @MartindalexC (C. Martindale) @NotzPanthers(J. Holland) @KnightK10 (K. Knight) @Komir_90 (M. Salvi) Goalie @Calxm41 (C. Mcateer-Ellis)

AAkerho are ECL '26: Winter – Neo Champions after a dominant playoff run The ECL '26: Winter season in the Neo division is over — and AAkerho are champions. Neo is the lowest division in the ECL system, but this title is anything but small — this is where journeys begin, and AAkerho showed exactly what kind of team they are. AAkerho moved through the playoffs with the efficiency and cold-bloodedness that only a well-organized team can deliver. Kekymasa and Simppa711 dominated offensively throughout, while goaltender Stevie_harvey  stood as a wall behind them — posting an 87.31% save percentage and 1.79 GAA across the playoff run.   The numbers: Playoff scoring leaders (AAkerho) Kekymasa (M. Loppi) — 19 GP, 65P (36G, 29A), 5 GWG, 28.3% S% Simppa711 (S. Darby) — 19 GP, 62P (23G, 39A), 4 GWG, 27.7% S% NUPENVIINA (H. Björninen) — 19 GP, 45P (15G, 30A), 26.8% S% janindou (J. Kaskela) — 19 GP, 21P (5G, 16A) Baskis (H. Pantti) — 16 GP, 9P (1G, 8A) Stevie_harvey: The foundation that wins titles 19 GP, 15–3–1 87.31% SV%, 1.79 GAA 1 shutout When AAkerho needed a big save in a crucial moment, Stevie_harvey delivered. That kind of goaltending wins championships — and it did here. ECL '26: Winter – Neo Champions roster (AAkerho) Skaters @keky-MASA @Simppa711 @portsari2  @Nupenviina  @janindou  @Baskis2  @Anssiventero  @hulcci  @Leoliina Goalie @Stevie_harvey Head Coach / Manager @Drhockey    Congratulations AAkerho — Neo '26 Winter Champions. 🏆

POGGERS are ECL ’26: Winter – Pro Champions after steamrolling the playoffs The ECL ’26: Winter season in the Pro division is over — and POGGERS are champions. In a Finals series that had real weight behind it, POGGERS defeated Unique 4–1, finishing the job with the kind of cold-blooded efficiency that only a veteran group can deliver. What makes this title even more impressive is how the season started. POGGERS dropped points early and looked anything but unstoppable for stretches of the group stage. But like elite teams tend to do, they corrected course, stabilized their game, and still finished the group stage in a solid position — enough to get in, because in this league, making playoffs is everything. Once the postseason starts, the slate is clean. And once the slate was clean, POGGERS looked like POGGERS again.     From last season’s disappointment to a completely different playoff identity There’s also a very real narrative here: last season, POGGERS weren’t a factor when it mattered. They entered as the #7 seed and got bounced immediately — swept in Round 1 by Almost Famous. This Winter? Different mindset, different edge, different outcome. Instead of being the experienced team that “should” win but doesn’t, they became the experienced team that turns every important moment into their comfort zone.   The numbers: Playoff scoring leaders (POGGERS) JaKurrii — 20 GP, 43P (21G, 22A), 4 GWG, 43.8% S% Ghettomasi — 20 GP, 41P (20G, 21A), 6 GWG Migo_boona — 20 GP, 35P (5G, 30A) meidanmatti — 20 GP, 30P (13G, 17A) Julius97_ — 20 GP, 24P (7G, 17A)   Hullued: the safety (in) net that wins titles 20 GP, 16–2–2 87.46 SV%, 2.05 GAA 2 shutouts And when POGGERS needed shutdown goaltending — especially in the big moments — Hullued delivered.   POGGERS’ road to the championship Round 1: POGGERS (6) 4–0 NOSTREETSPORTS (3) Quarterfinals: POGGERS (13) 4–3 Puck Over Glass (1) Semifinals: POGGERS (13) 4–0 Finnish Roosters (2) Finals: POGGERS (13) 4–1 Unique (9)   ECL ’26: Winter – Pro Champions roster (POGGERS) Skaters @JaKurrii (J. Koivuniemi) @Ghettomasi (H. Raittinen) @Migo_boona (M. Nurmi)  @Yoloberg (M. Hämäläinen)  @Julius97_ (J. Rissanen) @LaurinHaavi   (J. Eerola) Goalie  @Hullued (J. Saarinen)   Congratulations to the team and all the players, see you in Elite! Thank you, all teams and readers, for this season!

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 January 4th 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 25 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. SportsGamer Placeholder Team If you're wondering what the Placeholder team in the standings are at the start of the season: This is a temporary extra team added to the group as a failsafe. This is not a real team and with an 80% probability will not become a real team, so if you're scheduled to play against this team, please ignore it unless told otherwise by the administration. Placeholder teams are removed during the first few days of the season. Season start & Information When will divisions, groups, and schedules be available? The staff is hard at work analyzing the teams and rosters to make sure the teams have signed up for the appropriate division. We aim to have the groups and schedules up as soon as possible, but at the latest, on the evening of Saturday November 29th. Once the schedule is out, please contact your opponent as soon as possible to agree on the first games or reschedule, as instructed above. When does the season start? The season for ECL Lite, Core and Neo starts on Sunday, November 30th. The season for ECL Elite and Pro starts on Monday, December 1st. For more specifics on the dates of the ECL '26: Winter season, see this post. Did we miss something? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions. Still need help? Please contact Support.

The European Championship League continues with its ECL ’26 Winter season, bringing another round of top-level eHockey competition across all divisions. Whether you’re aiming for Elite glory or making your first appearance in Neo, be sure your team is registered before the deadlines below 👇 ⚠️ Important: The Pro Wildcard Battle sign-ups close today, November 3rd — this is your last chance to secure a spot in the Pro Qualifier and keep your ECL Pro ambitions alive. ✅ For Wildcard Teams Teams that have already signed up — or plan to sign up during the day — for the Pro Wildcard Battle should ensure that their roster is complete before the deadline. To be eligible for a Wildcard, your roster must meet one of the following requirements: Three former Elite starters, or Four former Pro starters A “starter” is defined as a player who played 16 or more games in either the ECL ’25: Spring or ECL ’25: Winter season. Make sure your lineup meets the criteria and is fully set before sign-ups close! 🏁 ECL ’26 Winter Sign-Up Deadlines ECL Pro Wildcard Battle: Deadline is today, November 3, 2025. Last chance to secure a place in the Pro Qualifier! ECL Elite, Pro, Lite & Pro Qualifier: All entries must be in by November 9, 2025. The competition will be fierce — make sure your lineup is ready to compete among Europe’s best. ECL Core & Neo: Final sign-up day is November 27, 2025. Perfect for new teams looking to gain experience and start their ECL journey. 🕛 All sign-ups close at 23:59 CET on the listed dates unless otherwise specified. Get your team ready, finalize your roster, and be part of the action as Europe’s best eHockey clubs battle for glory. 👉 For full details and registration links, visit the official ECL ’26 Winter announcement on SportsGamer. New to the ECL or curious how the divisions work? ➡️ Learn more here: What is the ECL?

Hey Gamers, The wait is over — it’s time to kick off the NHL 26 season with the ECL ‘26 Pre-Season Tournament. This friendly event gives teams the chance to warm up for the upcoming ECL season in a relaxed and flexible setting. With three competitive tiers, there’s something for everyone — from top contenders fine-tuning their play to new teams getting their first taste of ECL action. Each tier features its own playoffs, offering every team a chance to compete, improve, and prepare for the season ahead. Get your lineups ready and hit the ice — the ECL ‘26 Pre-Season starts now. The ECL is the pinnacle of European NHL esports. The abbreviation stands for the European Championship League and it features NHL 6v6 esports in five divisions aimed at various skill levels. Every player, including the goalies, is controlled by a human. League games are played in the EASHL mode and the platform is PlayStation and Xbox. ECL has been played since 2015. Basic information/requirements of ECL: The tournament will be played on the NHL 26 (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S) Regional restrictions: ECL is a European tournament format, however, we do not necessarily exclude players located in North America or Asia. A European server will always be used. We reserve the right to exclude teams or players in case of severe connection issues. Individual requirements: Each player needs to have an account at SportsGamer.GG and create their personal player card. ECL licenses: Teams in ECL Elite & ECL Pro, ECL Lite, and ECL Core will require their respective ECL ‘26: Winter team licenses in order to play. In addition, every player in the above-mentioned divisions needs to have a valid ECL ‘26: Player License or ECL ‘26: Winter Player License before taking the ice. Players in ECL Neo require only an ECL '26: Winter Neo Player License. The ECL '26 Pre-Season tournament does not require the team license. Rules: ECL '26: Winter Official Rules | Also see ECL ’26: Winter - Ability & Build Bans ECL Pre-Season As stated, the tournament will be hosted in three tiers without any major restrictions except for the ones mentioned below. Elite & Pro See schedule here Only ECL Elite & ECL Pro teams, and by special request wildcard & qualifier teams This is a friendly warmup tournament, no need to argue (=no League Admin cases) Regular season 30.10-10.11 Teams are divided into two groups Top 4 from each group makes it into the playoffs Playoffs (BO5) 13.-16.11 (Quarterfinals) 17.-20.11 (Semifinals) 23-25.11 (Finals) 👉 Note: This Pre-Season will overlap with the ECL Winter Qualifiers. If you know or expect to participate in the Elite or Pro Qualifiers, you should skip the Pre-Season to avoid schedule conflicts. Sign-ups are open until 12:00 CET, October 28th. SIGN UP HERE Lite & Core See schedule here Only ECL Lite & ECL Core teams, and by special request wildcard teams & qualifier teams This is a friendly warmup tournament, no need to argue (=no League Admin cases) Regular season 30.10-10.11 Teams are divided into ten groups Top 3 from each group, plus the best two #4 teams make it into the playoffs Playoffs (BO3) 12-13.11 (RO32) 16.-17.11 (RO16) 19.-20.11 (Quarterfinals) 23-25.11 (Semifinals) 27.11 (Finals) Sign-ups are open until 12:00 CET, October 28th. SIGN UP HERE Neo & Newcomers See schedule here Only ECL Neo & Newcomer teams This is a friendly warmup tournament, no need to argue (=no League Admin cases) Regular season 30.10-12.11 Teams are divided into six groups Top 2 from each group, plus the best four #3 teams make it into the playoffs. Playoffs (BO3) 13-14.11 (RO16) 16.-17.11 (Quarterfinals) 19.-20.11 (Semifinals) 23-24.11 (Finals) Sign-ups are open until 12:00 CET, October 28th. SIGN UP HERE Uniform and logo unlocks for organizations This form is intended for organizations associated with SportsGamer to request primarily uniform and logo unlocks in order to represent their team appropriately. Here is a link for the unlocks form: https://forms.gle/3RezYrzCm1yZFFdU9 Rules Although the Pre-Season Tournament will not be under as strict scrutiny as the ECL, we want to remind you to respect your opponents and go about the games just as you would when playing real ECL league matchups. Rules: ECL '26: Winter Official Rules | Also see ECL ’26: Winter - Ability & Build Bans If teams are tied in points after the group stage, we will utilize these usual tie-breakers: Wins (including OT-wins) Head-to-head record (points in mutual games) Goal difference (across all games played) Scored goals (across all games played) We hope you're as excited as we are to get back into the action - build your team, sign up, and have fun!

SG Vetomiehet are the champions of Summer Cup ’25 after defeating SG Outlaws 2–0 in the best-of-three final series. The matchup turned into a showcase of high-paced offense, but when it mattered most, Vetomiehet’s finishing touch made the difference. A Draft Masterclass This year’s Summer Cup was played as a draft tournament, putting extra emphasis on strategy before the puck even dropped. @SadaPoika, captain of Vetomiehet, proved his eye for talent was just as sharp as his scoring touch. By assembling a balanced, high-powered lineup, he gave his squad the foundation it needed to succeed — and then led them on the ice all the way to the trophy. SG Vetomiehet roster: @xrikardo55– Forward @SadaPoika (C) – Forward, Captain @Jokinen_Boy – Center @MartindalexC – Defense @Malcom330 – Defense @bottiHarden - – Forward @hugobrann72 – Forward @Juntti33333 – Forward @JanEerikBanan – Forward @Erwan peltier – Forward @RPH_31 – Goaltender @FoxGoalie – Goaltender Game 1: A Comeback for the Ages The opening game was a rollercoaster. Outlaws stormed out to a commanding 3–0 lead with goals from @aJuti, @ViSiOnZ97_, and @Aschebas4or. But Vetomiehet answered back in style. Led by @xrikardo55 , who recorded a hat trick, and @SadaPoika himself, they clawed their way back before @SadaPoika sealed the comeback with a late 6–5 goal. The dramatic turnaround gave Vetomiehet the early edge in the series. Game 2: Efficiency Over Volume The second game followed a familiar script. Outlaws dominated the shot clock (29–11) and controlled long stretches of play, but Vetomiehet were ruthless in front of goal. @xrikardo55 struck twice more, while @SadaPoika and @Malcom330 added crucial tallies. Despite a standout hat trick from @Winci-_o, Outlaws couldn’t contain Vetomiehet’s clinical finishing as the top seed closed out the series with a 6–4 victory. Key Players @xrikardo55 was the undisputed hero of the finals, scoring six goals across the two games. @SadaPoika showcased his dual threat as both a scorer and playmaker, contributing at decisive moments in both matches. @Jokinen_Boy J0K1N3Nx added crucial secondary scoring and playmaking, finishing with a goal and four assists in the finals while driving the attack from center. @MartindalexC and @Malcom330 anchored the blue line while chipping in offensively, with Martindale registering key assists. In net, @RPH_31 got the nod for the finals and provided timely stops, highlighted by a 25-save performance in Game 2 that kept Outlaws from turning the tide. Summary Outlaws had the momentum at times and dictated play for long stretches, but Vetomiehet’s offensive stars proved too sharp when it mattered. With @xrikardo55 and @SadaPoika leading the charge and steady contributions from the supporting cast, Vetomiehet lifted the Summer Cup ’25 trophy and cemented their place as the most complete team of the tournament. Final Results: Game 1: Outlaws 5–6 Vetomiehet Game 2: Outlaws 4–6 Vetomiehet Congratulations to SG Vetomiehet — and well played to SG Outlaws, who pushed the series with determination and showed why they belonged in the final.

After two dramatic semifinals, the stage is set for the Summer Cup 2025 final. On Wednesday, September 3rd at 19:30 CEST, SG Vetomiehet and SG Outlaws will battle for the championship in what promises to be a clash of two distinct styles — Vetomiehet’s balanced, structured play against Outlaws’ explosive offense. Road to the Final Vetomiehet survived a tense semifinal series against SG Goblins. They opened strong, taking Game 1 by 5–3, before falling 2–4 in Game 2. With the series tied, they regrouped and sealed their ticket to the final with another 5–3 victory in the decisive third game. Throughout the series, the duo of @SadaPoika and @xrikardo55 were difference-makers, combining for goals at crucial moments. Goaltender @FoxGoalie provided the stability needed to hold off the Goblins’ dangerous scorers. Outlaws, meanwhile, went through SG Showtime in two games. Game 1 was a nail-biter, ending 4–3 after Showtime nearly forced overtime. Game 2 was a different story: Outlaws overpowered their opponents 6–2 with a relentless forecheck and clinical finishing. @ViSiOnZ97_ and @aJuti spearheaded the attack, while @martinssilins added secondary scoring to underline Outlaws’ offensive depth.   Key Players to Watch @SadaPoika, Vetomiehet 27 points in 8 playoff games (13G, 14A) makes him the most productive forward in the finals. Leskinen thrives on the powerplay and has proven to be a clutch finisher. @xrikardo55, Vetomiehet A dynamic winger with 24 points in the playoffs, Ojala’s playmaking and chemistry with Leskinen is the core of Vetomiehet’s offense. @ViSiOnZ97_, Outlaws Outlaws’ offensive catalyst — 43 points in the group stage (22G, 21A) and more goals in the playoffs. If Hämmerle finds space, he’s almost impossible to stop. @aJuti, Outlaws A consistent two-way threat with 41 points in the group stage and a hat trick in the semifinals. His combination of defensive responsibility and offensive production is vital. Goaltenders: @RPH_31 (Vetomiehet) vs @Redhawk1765 (Outlaws) RPH_31 has quietly been reliable with an 82–83% save percentage in both group stage and playoffs, while Redhawk enters the final as one of the hottest goalies in the tournament at 86.8%. Tale of the Tape: Group Stage Stats Vetomiehet: @SadaPoika (72 pts), @xrikardo55(76 pts), @Jokinen_Boy (32 pts). @RPH_31 carried the crease with an 83.45% SV% and 2.4 GAA. Outlaws: @ViSiOnZ97_(43 pts), @ViSiOnZ97_ (41 pts), @martinssilins (36 pts), @Winci-_o (35 pts). Between the pipes, @Redhawk1765  stopped 86% of shots in the group stage. What to Expect This final pits Vetomiehet’s top-heavy but clinical Finnish attack against Outlaws’ deeper, more distributed scoring. Special teams may be decisive: Leskinen and Ojala have punished opponents on the powerplay, while Outlaws showed in the semifinals that they can strike short-handed as well. Defensively, Vetomiehet will look to control tempo and avoid getting dragged into the high-event chaos that favors Outlaws. Meanwhile, Outlaws will try to overwhelm with speed and forecheck pressure, forcing turnovers that turn quickly into goals. The Bottom Line Vetomiehet come into the final with the tournament’s most dangerous duo in @SadaPoika and @xrikardo55, but Outlaws counter with arguably the deepest offensive unit in the Summer Cup. With @RPH_31 and @Redhawk1765 set to face an onslaught of shots, this championship could be decided in net as much as in front of it. Expect goals, momentum swings, and a fittingly dramatic end to Summer Cup 2025.   ⚔️ Final: SG Vetomiehet vs SG Outlaws 📅 Wednesday, September 3rd 🕢 19:30 CEST 📺 Watch live: https://www.twitch.tv/reactiomedia (no commentators)