Emirates Hockey League (EHL)
Each team had played three games by 23 Oct 2026; start date not published. Status as of 23 October 2026, source: UAE league 2026-2027 standings (Elite Prospects).
The UAE's adult ice hockey league, also called the Emirates Ice Hockey League. Founded in 2009 and run under the IIHF; Vladimir Burdun has been president since November 2018.
Key facts
- Hockey here
- Adult hockey · League games
- Ages
- Adult league
- Operator
- Emirates Sports Group
- Founded
- 2009 (Wikipedia)
- Teams 2026-27
- Six (Elite Prospects)
- Game nights
- Mon, Wed and Thu at 20:30 in 2024-25 (Gulf Today); 2026-27 not confirmed
- Admission
- Free in 2024-25 (Gulf Today); 2026-27 not confirmed
- Venues
- Dubai Mall, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain rinks in 2024-25 (Gulf Today)
- President
- Vladimir Burdun, since Nov 2018
Standings snapshot
| Team | GP | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Storms | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Shaheen | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Galaxy Warriors | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Al Ain Theebs | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Abu Dhabi Highlanders | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dubai Mighty Camels | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Snapshot 23 October 2026. Snapshot after three games each; win-loss records as shown by Elite Prospects. Source: UAE league 2026-2027 standings (Elite Prospects).
Champions, by source
| Season | Champion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Abu Dhabi Shaheen | Elite Prospects |
| 2024-25 | Abu Dhabi Shaheen ('Shaheen Falcons' on Wikipedia) | Both |
| 2023-24 | Dubai White Bears | Wikipedia |
| 2022-23 | Dubai White Bears | Wikipedia |
| 2021-22 | Al Ain Theebs | Wikipedia |
| 2020-21 | Dubai Mighty Camels | Wikipedia |
Elite Prospects and Wikipedia disagree on some seasons and title counts; we show both. More in our league guide.
Official links and contact
We list contact details as the organisation publishes them. We take no bookings and pass on no enquiries.
Not yet verified
- 2026-27 fixture list
- 2026-27 admission policy
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What changed
EHL 2026-27 under way: Storms and Shaheen 3-0, Camels 0-3 after three games each.
Guides that cover Emirates Hockey League (EHL)
- Adult ice hockey in Dubai: beginners, pick-up and teams
- Dubai Mall ice rink prices 2026: sessions, rules and hockey
- Emirates Hockey League 2026-27: teams, format and how to watch
- How much does ice hockey cost in Dubai? A season, priced
- Ice hockey in Dubai: every rink and club, checked October 2026
- Ice hockey tournaments in Dubai and the UAE: 2026-27 dates
Independent guide. Not affiliated with any rink, club, league or federation. We take no bookings. No ratings or rankings: we list what each organisation publishes, with dates.
Sources
- UAE league 2026-2027 standings (Elite Prospects)checked 23 October 2026
- Abu Dhabi Shaheen team page (Elite Prospects)checked 23 October 2026
- Dubai Mighty Camels team page (Elite Prospects)checked 23 October 2026
- Emirates Ice Hockey League (Wikipedia)checked 23 October 2026
- New season of Emirates Ice Hockey League off to a thrilling start (Gulf Today, 23 Nov 2024)checked 23 October 2026
- Ice hockey found an unexpected home (Yahoo Sports, 11 Sep 2026)checked 23 October 2026