Belfast Giants vs Stavanger Oilers

The Stena Line Belfast Giants will ramp up preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season with a pre-season double-header against Norwegian EliteHockey Ligaen side, Stavanger Oilers.

The games, set to take place at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August, will give fans their first chance to see the new-look Giants roster in action against one of Scandinavia’s top ice hockey teams.

The Oilers, based in the coastal city of Stavanger, are a well-established force in European ice hockey, having claimed multiple Norwegian championships, the most recent of which came in 2023. The Stavanger Oilers are also regular participants in the Champions Hockey League (CHL), having featured seven times between 2014 and 2024.

The duo of fixtures is an opportunity for the Giants to fine-tune systems, build chemistry, and put the summer’s work into practice against high-quality opposition. The double-header also offers new signings a chance to gel with teammates in front of a loud and proud home crowd, and returnees with a platform to set the tone for the season ahead.