Germany's DFEL adds Slovakia team, expands to three-nation league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:12 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Germany's DFEL Women’s Hockey League will feature six teams in the upcoming season after incorporating Veolia Petržalka Bratislava from Slovakia. This transition, effective for the 2026-27 season, marks a significant expansion for the league, which previously had five German teams. The move aims to elevate the level of competition and provide a stable environment for Slovak players to develop. With established teams like ECDC Memmingen and Eisbären Berlin returning, the addition of Bratislava is expected to enhance the overall caliber of play within the league.
- •DFEL will become a three-nation league with the new addition.
- •Veolia Petržalka Bratislava plays a key role in Slovak player development.
- •League features six teams including established German clubs.
- •The expansion aims to improve competition levels for players.
- •Last season, Slovak players from Bratislava performed well in the EWHL.
- 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Germany's DFEL Women's Hockey League Expands To Become A Three-Nation League
"Women's hockey continues to grow and develop internationally. In Europe, leagues continue to shuffle to compete for players, and to improve the level of play. This season, it includes Germany's DFEL adding their first club from Slovakia to become a three-nation-league.
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