Swiss Pond Hockey Championship, Engadin, Switzerland 2027: Dates, Tickets and Program

Welcome to the Swiss Pond Hockey Championship 2027 in Engadin

From 15 to 17 January 2027 the frozen Lej Suot in Silvaplana, Engadin, becomes an outdoor pond-hockey arena. Around 74 to 82 teams compete on prepared natural ice for the Swiss championship title and the Surlej Cup. Spectators can watch for free from the lakeside, with a festival tent and live music on Friday evening against the Upper Engadin mountain backdrop.

Highlights & Attractions at Swiss Pond Hockey Championship in Engadin

• Classic pond hockey on natural ice on Lake Lej Suot in Silvaplana, framed by the Upper Engadin peaks.
• Nine rinks of about 20 x 40 metres, marked by low snow boards rather than full hockey boards.
• Around 74 to 82 teams (figures vary by source), four skaters a side, two low goals and no traditional goaltender.
• Qualifiers on Friday and Saturday; Sunday finals for the Swiss title and the Surlej Cup.
• A festival tent with live music on Friday night and space for about 1,500 spectators.
• Minimal kit: skates, gloves and a stick; shin and elbow pads allowed, helmet recommended.
• Backup venue at Sportzentrum Mulets if lake ice is not safe enough.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

Play starts on Friday, 15 January 2027, in the late afternoon or evening. The organiser states the earliest possible start is 18:00; tourism listings put Friday group games at around 18:30/19:00 until about 21:45/22:00, with live music in the tent around 21:00. Saturday, 16 January, is a full day of group games, typically from about 09:30 into the early evening. Every team is guaranteed at least five games.

Sunday, 17 January, is reserved for the Champions and Surlej Cup brackets, usually from morning into mid-afternoon. The final is scheduled around 15:00, with the awards ceremony around 15:45. The format is pond hockey in its original spirit: fair play instead of bodychecking, reduced equipment and the local name «Chneblet». Exact face-off times are published on pondhockey.ch with the official schedule.

Tickets & Admission for Swiss Pond Hockey Championship Engadin

Spectator access to the Swiss Pond Hockey Championship 2027 in Engadin is listed as free on public event pages; there is no standard spectator ticket shop. Food and drinks in the festival tent are paid separately. Team entry costs CHF 400 per squad according to the official registration page, about EUR 426 at early-September 2026 rates (roughly 1 CHF = 1.06 EUR). That fee covers participation only, not lodging or meals. Teams that played in 2026 kept a 2027 slot if they registered by 30 June 2026; remaining places are drawn, and withdrawals after 31 October are generally non-refundable. Waiting-list and payment deadlines are published only on pondhockey.ch.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Engadin

• Travel by train to St. Moritz or Samedan, then local bus to Silvaplana; the lake sits on the edge of the village along Senda dal Lej. If driving in January, use winter tyres and plan parking early.
• Expect severe January cold, wind across the lake and strong high-altitude sun. Pack layered clothing, sturdy winter boots, hat, gloves and sunglasses; standing beside the rinks gets cold quickly.
• Book hotels and apartments in Silvaplana, Surlej, Sils or St. Moritz well ahead. January is peak season; the organiser points to the Silvaplana Tourism lodging portal.
• Check shortly before arrival whether games are on Lej Suot or at Sportzentrum Mulets. Natural ice depends on thickness and weather.
• Helmets are recommended for players; insurance is the participants’ responsibility. Spectators should stay behind the snow boards and keep the rinks clear.