Tue 20 Jan 2026 - 1:00PM
OVER 37,000 SPECTATORS AT CONTINENTAL CUP
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Over 37,000 spectators watched the 2026 IIHF Continental Cup Final in Nottingham over four days - a record for the prestigious European tournament.
The new format for the final created the biggest European competition ever to be held in the UK as Panthers and the Motorpoint Arena hosted teams from five other countries.
Supporters from Angers (France), Herning (Demmark), Katowice (Poland), Mogo (Latvia) and Torpedo (Kazakhstan) joined the #PanthersNation for a colourful and passionate four days of hockey.
Teams were split into two groups of three with Panthers and Torpedo winning their respective groups to reach the Gold Medal Game. Panthers won the title with a 4-2 victory over Torpedo on a dramatic final day, which also saw Herning secure the Bronze Medal.
Omar Pacha, CEO of the Panthers, said: "It was an honour to host the 2026 IIHF Continental Cup in Nottingham
"The IIHF were very impressed with the organisation of the tournament and the support from all six sets of fans including, of course, the #PanthersNation.
"The noise from the crowd was outstanding and made for a tournament no-one will ever forget.
"Winning it was the icing on the cake and we are very proud of everyone's efforts on and off the ice to host such a prestigious and successful European tournament."
Arena over three-quarters full for visit of Guildford on Saturday
Come and see your Continental Cup champions this Saturday (24th January) as Guildford Flames visit the Motorpoint Arena (19:00 face-off).
Tickets are limited and the arena is already well over three-quarters full so you are advised to secure your seats asap.
It's another huge game in the season with vital Elite League points on the line with Panthers battling it out at the top end of the table.
We're can't wait to welcome you to the Motorpoint Arena! Saturday's game is sponsored by Sallyann and Olivia Stokes on behalf of The Renewal Trust.