The entire line-up for the 2025/26 Champions Hockey League was confirmed this weekend when KalPa Kuopio received the Finnish Liiga, making them the twenty fourth and ultimate crew to qualify for subsequent season’s event.
They’re one among 11 nationwide champions to participate, with Belfast Giants representing the Elite League alongside ZSC Lions, Luleå Hockey, KalPa Kuopio Kometa Brno, Crimson Bull Salzburg, Eisbären Berlin, Odense Bulldogs, Grenoble, Storhamar and GKS Tychy . An additional 13 groups certified because of their placings of their nationwide leagues.
The CHL draw will happen on 21 Could 2025.