Historical winter game: Eislöwen meet polar bears in Dresden!

Historical winter game: Eislöwen meet polar bears in Dresden!

As early as January 10, 2026, the time will be: the del Winter Game is just around the corner! In an exciting meeting, the Dresden Eislöwen will compete against the Eisbären Berlin, the reigning master. This event takes place in the traditional Rudolf Harbig Stadium in Dresden, which was the scene of great sporting events earlier. It is not just a sporting event, but a real festival for the ice hockey fans in the region, such as Image reported.

Game starts at 5 p.m. and the anticipation is already noticeable. Two weeks after the start of the season, on which the Eislöwen will meet their first opponents on September 9, 2025, this event will be part of the 39th main round of the round. Eislöwen Managing Director Maik Walsdorf describes the upcoming event as "historical" and emphasizes the great demand for ticket. In fact, 2,000 season tickets have already found their new owner, and the stadium, which offers a capacity of 32,000 spectators, could not be enough to accommodate the expected more than 30,000 fans, such as the Sportschau

an ice hockey festival in Dresden

In the past, the Rudolf Harbig Stadium has shone at Open Air spectacles, around 2016 and 2020. Anyone who missed the opportunity to experience ice hockey under the open sky had the opportunity to enjoy a grandiose backdrop in another stadium, as with del Winter Game in Cologne 2019, where over 47,000 spectators followed a gripping game.

Ticket sales have already started and the prices are fair: standing room costs 29.90 euros, seats start from 42.90 euros. A large selection of ticket options is offered to enable fans to experience the spectacle live. Already 17,000 out of 32,000 tickets could be sold after only a few hours. This shows how high the interest in this special event is, especially with one of the most popular teams in the league.

The year of ice hockey

The year 2026 will therefore be a very special for the ice hockey community, not only because the ice lions and the polar bear meet, but also because the DEL can celebrate in a unique atmosphere. DELOT managing director Gernot Tripcke describes the event as the "highlight" and "lighthouse project" of the league. The game is also broadcast live by DEL partner Magenta Sport, so that the fans who cannot be in the stadium do not miss a second of the event.

For Eislöwen coach Niklas Sundblad, this game has a double meaning: "It is a chance of a win and an important opportunity to test our strength against one of the best opponents," says the trainer. The expectations are high, and both players and fans can look forward to an incomparable ice hockey experience.

The DEL Winter Game is not just an ice hockey game, but a festival for the entire region that makes the hearts of fans beat faster. So be ready and secure your tickets, because this game will surely go into history!