Following his time with the national teams, Milan is now looking to attract a top club. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

Will Milan get its own ICE team?

Milan is set to get a new ice hockey team. As federation president Andrea Gios announced at a press conference during the Olympic Games, the construction of a new ice stadium is also planned.

February 20, 2026

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The Olympic ice hockey tournament is currently being held in Milan, where NHL stars from the USA and Canada are showcasing their skills in the battle for the gold medal. After the Winter Games, the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG) would like to see top-level hockey continue on Lombardy's ice – and they have a plan to make that happen. Milan is to become the home of a new ice hockey team.

“In Milan, you have to offer a high-quality product, and a high-quality ice hockey team costs a lot,” Gios explained. “It’s an investment that will pay off in the long run. That’s why we spoke with various business groups, especially from North America, who know this business well, and developed a project.”

ICE participation next season?

The newly formed team is apparently aiming for nothing less than participation in the ICE Hockey League. "The team could already be registered for the next championship," Gios continued. "We will begin discussions as early as next week. Ideally, a team would be able to join by March 15th."

This aligns with the statements made by ICE Vice President Erich Falkensteiner. He already explained this in an interview in December with s+, that it There is interest in a club from Milan.At the time, an NHL team was also considered as a possible initiator, which could send a team with young North American players into the ICEHL race.

New stadium planned

Of course, the Milanese club can't do without its own stadium. This obstacle has now been overcome with the construction of the new facility, which, for economic reasons, will have at least 4.000 seats. Initially, it will be a temporary solution at the Rho trade fair grounds; later, this will be replaced by a permanent arena. Milan has a great ice hockey tradition, having celebrated a total of 32 championships there. At the Italian Cup Final Four, the city's enthusiastic ice hockey fans loudly demonstrated their connection to the sport. provided fantastic images.