# Czech ice hockey Extraliga season commencement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-ice-hockey-extraliga-season-commencement
> Updated: 2026-09-14T11:23:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Czech ice hockey Extraliga season has commenced for both men and women. In the women’s league, Hradec Králové opened with a 1-0 victory over Slavia Praha B, while a derby between Praga and Bohemians resulted in a 1-1 draw.

In the men’s league, Rakovník achieved a major upset by defeating the defending champions, Slavia Praha. Other early results included a 5-1 win for Hostivař against Kadani and a 3-3 draw between President and Bohemians. Additionally, WHC Valkyries Brno is entering a historic season following their promotion from the 1. liga, competing across three different leagues to develop a long-term system for young players.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Slovak professional hockey leagues prepare for new season start

Slovakia's professional hockey leagues, the Extraliga and TIPOS SHL, begin their new seasons in mid-September with new disciplinary rules and roster reinforcements.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-professional-hockey-leagues-prepare-for-new-season-start

### 2026-09-05: Czech ice hockey Extraliga season begins with upsets and promotions

The Czech ice hockey Extraliga season has launched, featuring major upsets in the men's league and the historic promotion of WHC Valkyries Brno to the women's top division.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-ice-hockey-extraliga-season-begins-with-upsets-and-promotions

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