The biggest event of the first half of the season is once again this year Deutschland Cup on the program when high-class ice hockey meets a unique backdrop in the YAYLA ARENA in Krefeld. Last year, almost 30.000 spectators from all participating nations attended the tournament and created a breathtaking atmosphere. Through a varied supporting program, the... Fans not only on but also off the ice. This year it takes place Deutschland Cup will take place again in Krefeld from November 7th to 10th. In addition to the sport, visitors can look forward to a varied supporting program that guarantees a sustainable experience.
Germany, Russia, Switzerland and Slovakia are this year's participants in the four-nation tournament. An extremely strong field of participants that has repeatedly impressed with its quality in recent years. The DEB-Selection of national coach Toni Söderholm drew attention with an outstanding World Cup 2019 (third place in the preliminary round ahead of the USA, quarter-finals and the associated direct Olympic qualification). “Sbornaja” is one of the three strongest ice hockey nations in the world and was able to achieve third place at the last World Cup in Slovakia. Switzerland also celebrated a historic success in 2018 and received a completely new appreciation as runner-up behind Sweden. Finally, Slovakia is one of Germany's biggest competitors in the fight for positions in the world rankings.
But visitors are not only offered an exciting program on the ice. There are also some highlights off the ice. Interesting exhibitors, an extensive range of merchandising, games and performances during the break, autograph sessions, the fifty-fifty lottery and the other supporting program guarantee variety. In particular, the Kids Day on the game-free Friday, which is organized in cooperation with Krefelder EV 81 before the Oberliga game in the evening, offers a nice alternative to get in the mood for the games on the weekend.
At the start of the tournament on Thursday, Slovakia and Switzerland will meet (16:15 p.m.), as well as Germany and Russia (19:45 p.m.). The games Germany against Switzerland (13:00 p.m.) and Russia against Slovakia (16:30 p.m.) follow on Saturday before the Deutschland Cup ends on Sunday with Switzerland against Russia (11:00 a.m.) and Germany against Slovakia (14:30 p.m.).
The tickets are available at www.deb-online.de/tickets, at the YAYLA ARENA Krefeld box office and in Fanshop that Krefeld Pinguine, at all Eventim ticket offices or by telephone on 01806 – 992201 (0,20 euros/call incl. VAT from the German landline, max. 0,60 euros/call incl. VAT from the German mobile network). The tickets entitle you to free use of public transport in price level B in the Krefeld tariff area.