Del Winter Game 2026: Eislöwen duel with polar bears in Dresden!

The great enthusiasm for the event is already evident: over 2,000 season tickets have already been sold, and the capacity of the Joynext Arena is 4,412 spectators. The pre -sale has quickly started driving, so that 17,000 out of a total of 32,000 tickets have already been deducted within a few hours. For the fans there are standing room from 29.90 euros and seats from 42.90 euros, which also makes the event financially interesting.

historical clash

This winter game is not just another game in the DEL, but also marks the first home duel of the Eislöwen against the polar bears in the open air in the highest league. "It is a highlight and a lighthouse project for the DEL," said Gernot Tripcke, Managing Director of the DEL, about the upcoming event. The Eislöwen have recently proven themselves in the DEL2 and are now ready to open their new league with a great game.

The Eisbären Berlin are not only the current master, but also record champions of the DEL. Her managing director Thomas Bothstede also said with anticipation of the encounter in Dresden. "It is due," says Eislöwen Managing Director Maik Walsdorf, who sees a unique opportunity in this event to create more connections between leagues, cities and fans.

expectations and ticket demand

The Eislöwen coach Niklas Sundblad is aware of the utultrots. "It is important not only to present yourself well, but also to take the chance of winning," he explains. The great viewer interest is also evident in the previous outdoor games of the Eislöwen, which already put on well over 30,000 fans against the Lausitzer Füchse and in 2020 against two Czech teams in 2016. So the excitement is justified.