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HC Sparta Praha returns to Davos – bringing history, class, and ambition to the world’s oldest club tournament.

The Czech powerhouse will make its 11th appearance at the Spengler Cup, having lifted the trophy twice (1962, 1963) and most recently reaching the final in 2022, where they narrowly lost to Ambrì-Piotta in a dramatic shootout. Founded in 1903, Sparta is one of Europe’s oldest hockey clubs. With eight national championships, the team is a perennial contender in the Czech Extraliga. In the 2024/25 season, the team secured qualification victory and, after a quarterfinal win over Třinec, reached the semifinals, where they narrowly lost to eventual champion Kometa Brno.

Sparta also boasts an impressive international pedigree, with three European finals, including the 2017 Champions Hockey League final, where they lost to Frölunda in overtime. The club’s passionate fanbase is among Europe’s largest – averaging over 12,000 spectators per home game and filling arenas with more than 17,000 fans during the playoffs.