EV Zug, HC Lugano, HC Fribourg-Gottéron, Lausanne HC, and the ZSC Lions will all be part of the 2021-22 edition of the Champions Hockey League. The European club tournament was cancelled this season due to Covid-19,
The draw for the group stage of the tournament will take place on May 19, 18:00. The games for the first phase of the CHL have been scheduled for August 26-29, September 2-5, October 5-6, and October 12-13.