Eislöwen start strongly in the DEL adventure against master polar bears!

Eislöwen start strongly in the DEL adventure against master polar bears!

The Dresden Eislöwen are in the starting blocks for the new DEL season 2025/2026 and can expect an exciting start. On September 9, 2025, they compete against the reigning German champions, the Eisbären Berlin. This is not just another game - it is an excited Ost derby, because the two teams are the only representatives from the new federal states in the DEL. Image to take into account what makes planning for the ice lions all the more significant.

The ice lions come into the new season after a successful previous year in which they won the DEL2 Cup. In her further planning, sports director Matthias Roos wants to invest a lot in the squad. A hot topic is the commitment of defender Alec McCrea, who most recently played for Düsseldorfer eG. A transfer is under discussion that is said to be well advanced. McCrea, who ran at Düsseldorfer EG in the last three seasons, scored two goals and 14 templates in 48 games last year. His experience could be of great importance for the ice lions. Outdoor games in Dresden are on the program. These events have caused a sensation in the past - in 2020 over 32,000 fans came to a game in the Dynamo Dresden stadium.

The event game in January 2026

It will be particularly exciting in January 2026 when another East Derby is to take place as an outdoor game in the Rudolf Harbig Stadium. This is a big project, because the stadium already has experience with giant events. In 2023, over 12,400 spectators found their way to the ski jump in Klingenthal, where the Eislöwen demonstrated their skills. So the fans can look forward to a great spectacle, both in the hall and outdoors.

outlook for the season

The ice lions not only have a lot of organization, but also in a playful way and are ready to adapt to the challenges in the DEL. The first step is the excited opening game in Berlin. This is not only important for the first points of the season, but is also a sign of the unbroken will of the team to develop in the upper house of German ice hockey. Sportschau emphasizes that the Eislöwen are against the Eisbären, the 2025 German master became, want to claim and will show what they are made of.

The anticipation of the new season is noticeable, and the Eislöwen fans can look forward to exciting games and a strong team. The art will be to do everything right and put the many plans into practice. Stay tuned for further news and exciting developments from the world of Eislöwen!