The Spengler Cup: Celebrating the Legacy of the Oldest International Ice Hockey Tournament Since 1923

The oldest international ice hockey team tournament

Tournament on Invitation since 1923

The name of the tournament goes back to hockey enthusiastic founder Carl Spengler, the son of Alexander Spengler, who made Davos known as a health resort. The participating teams will be invited by the host Hockey Club Davos to the tournament.

Teams & Gameplan

For the 97th Spengler Cup in Davos, three of the 97th Spengler Cup Davos’ six participants are now known: defending champion HC Fribourg-Gottéron, Team Canada and HC Davos. The names of the other three teams will be announced in the coming weeks. Afterwards, the game schedule will also be drawn up and published.

History

Oxford University was the first winner of the Spengler Cup in 1923. Over the past 101 years, thirty other teams have joined the list of champions, culminating in the current titleholder, HC Fribourg-Gottéron.

Hall of Fame

In six stages, starting in 2023 (the 100-year anniversary of the first Spengler Cup) until 2028 (100th edition of the Spengler Cup) a number of players, which have helped shape Spengler Cup history and the world of hockey in a meaningful way, will be honoured yearly in chronological order.

Ceremonies & Awards

Opening ceremony and award ceremony, UBS Key Player election and honouring the three most important players per team...

Regulations & Format

Since 2010, the Spengler Cup is played among six teams using a new format. The game dates are set, however, the fixtures are known only for the first day of the six-day tournament.

Presenting Partner

Gold Partner

OFFICIAL BROADCASTER