Seven teams from the PostFinance Women’s League and the Dragon Queens from the SWHL-C will battle it out on Saturday, 20 December 2025 for a place in the Final 4 of the Women’s National Cup.

 

In the round of 16, the favourites from the PFWL showed no signs of letting up and confidently prevailed against their lower-ranked opponents. The 19:0 victory of HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies against the ZSC Lions Girls (SWHL-C) was particularly clear. The reigning league champions EVZ also left nothing to be desired in their 15-0 win against the GCK Lions Women (SWHL-B).

 

In the only duel between two SWHL-C teams, the Dragon Queens prevailed 3-2 against Neuchâtel Hockey Academy I after a thrilling penalty shoot-out. The top game between SC Bern and the ZSC Lions was narrowly won by the Zurich team 4:3 on the road.

 

The quarter-finals were drawn as follows:

 

Neuchâtel Hockey Academy (PFWL) – EVZ (PFWL)

Dragon Queens (SWHL-C) – ZSC Lions (PFWL)

SC Langenthal Women (PFWL) – HC Ambri-Piotta (PFWL)

HC Fribourg-Gottéron (PFWL) – HC Davos Ladies (PFWL)

 

With the exception of the game involving the Dragon Queens, all games will be played with body checks in accordance with PFWL regulations.

The winners of the quarter-finals will qualify for the Final 4 tournament, which will take place on 16 and 17 January 2026 at the Vaudoise Aréna in Lausanne. Both semi-finals, the final and the match for third place will be played there. Tickets are already on sale at www.sihf.ch/ticketing.

 

The draw will be made anew for each round; there is no seeding list.

 

All matches of the Women’s National Cup will be broadcast live and free of charge on RED+.