The Augsburg Panthers return to the Dolomitencup. © Max Pattis

Dolomitencup: The record champion is back

The Dolomitencup is in for a very special summer. From August 21st to 23rd, the 20th edition of this prestigious pre-season tournament will take place in Neumarkt. And there's a special reunion in store: record champion Augsburg will be back again.

February 20, 2026

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When the Dolomitencup was launched in the summer of 2006, the Augsburg Panthers were one of the four inaugural participants. What no one could have foreseen at the time was that the renowned traditional tournament and the iconic Bavarian club would develop a very special relationship in the years to come.

Today, 20 years later, the Panthers not only boast the most appearances (ten in total), but are also the record champions. The trophy has found its way into the hands of the traditional DEL club no fewer than five times. The impressive statistics are one thing. The emotional connection is another. And so, the Dolomitencup has become a true passion for the ardent Augsburg fans. Hundreds of them have flocked to the Würth Arena in recent years, transforming it into a veritable cauldron of noise.

The Panthers won the Dolomite Cup five times. © FUJI X-T3 / Max Pattis

After a two-year hiatus, Augsburg fans and their beloved team will return to the Dolomitencup stage this year. Augsburg has recently experienced a difficult period on the ice, with the Panthers narrowly avoiding relegation from the DEL on several occasions. However, an upswing is evident this year, and the 2010 German runners-up are currently fighting for a playoff berth.

In August, AEV will be aiming for its sixth Dolomitencup title – and will face stiff competition. Both Eisbären Berlin (Germany) and EV Zug (Switzerland) have already confirmed their participation. The fourth and final participant will be announced shortly.