The wait is over for ice hockey fans across the UK as the 2025/26 PINIHL National League fixtures are officially released today.
This season’s PINIHL National Cup will follow the same successful format as last year, with each team playing five home and five away games, providing even more high-level competition throughout the season. The top four teams will then progress to home and away semi-finals, with the top seed selecting their opponent. The winners will go on to face each other in a two-legged final.
The regular season gets underway on the weekend of 20th/21st September, launching what promises to be another thrilling campaign across the league. Opening night features a full schedule of action with five games on Saturday and five more on Sunday:
Saturday 20th September 2025
• Swindon vs Solway – 18:30 (League)
• Milton Keynes vs Bristol – 19:00 (League)
• Basingstoke vs Romford – 18:30 (League/Cup)
• Sheffield vs Hull – 19:00 (League/Cup)
• Leeds vs Telford – 18:30 (League/Cup)
Sunday 21st September 2025
• Bristol vs Solway – 17:00 (League)
• Telford vs Milton Keynes – 18:00 (League/Cup)
• Hull vs Swindon – 17:30 (League)
• Romford vs Sheffield – 17:15 (League)
• Peterborough vs Leeds – 17:30 (League/Cup
The regular season will run through to Sunday 22nd March 2026, with eleven teams competing for playoff positions and the league title. The PINIHL National Playoffs will follow immediately over the next three weekends with the top 8 teams in the regular season going head to head for a place in the always-popular Coventry Finals Weekend, confirmed for 18th & 19th April 2026 at the Skydome Arena.
With intense rivalries, new player signings, and silverware up for grabs, the 2025/26 PINIHL National League campaign is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.
Keep an eye on your club’s official channels and the PINIHL website for ticket details, broadcast info, and more.
