Traditional game day in Straubing: Experience ice hockey history live!
On January 18, 2026, a traditional game day against the Augsburger Panthers will take place in the Straubing ice stadium to celebrate ice hockey history.

Traditional game day in Straubing: Experience ice hockey history live!
In Straubing, the passion for ice hockey is very important. The will load on January 18, 2026 Ice Hockey Club Straubing Tigers for the big traditional match day, which takes place as part of a home game against the Augsburger Panthers. This event aims to celebrate the roots of ice hockey in the region and keep alive the history of EHC Straubing e.V., from which the Tigers emerged. A central point of the traditional game day is a special jersey that will commemorate an important era in Straubing's ice hockey history.
The physical well-being of the fans will be taken care of and there will be some exciting activities. One of the main attractions is the jersey raffle in favor of the youngsters of EHC Straubing e.V. The tickets cost 2 euros and can only be purchased on the day of the match at the fan stands in the stadium and through mobile sales teams. Nag Bavaria reports that the raffle will take place during the second period break and the winners will be announced via the video cube.
A look at history
The roots of ice hockey in Straubing go back to 1941, when Max Pielmaier founded a youth team. The first official game against Hof took place on February 1, 1942, which was lost 0-1. EHC Straubing was founded in 1981, but the club experienced bankruptcy in 2002, which led to the founding of Straubing Tigers AG. This has now developed into one of the up-and-coming clubs in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), where the Tigers have been playing since 2006/07.
Ice hockey has established itself as one of the most popular team sports in Germany. Loud Wikipedia Over 21,000 players are registered, which shows how popular this sport is. Viewer numbers in the DEL are constantly increasing, but there are still challenges, such as financial security and the necessary infrastructure of the clubs.
Together for the future
The traditional game day is intended not only to strengthen the connection to ice hockey history, but also to focus on supporting young talent. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit EHC Straubing e.V., which is a strong sign of the club's lively history. The clear message is: The past belongs to the present and the future, and that as a community - fans, players and supporters. But stay tuned as more information will follow in the coming weeks!