# Polish ice hockey club licensing

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-ice-hockey-club-licensing
> Updated: 2026-08-11T15:08:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

STS Sanok has been granted a conditional license by the Polish Ice Hockey Federation to compete in the TAURON Hockey League for the 2026/2027 season. This decision follows the settlement of the club’s previous financial obligations, which Sanok Mayor Tomasz Matuszewski noted were facilitated by President Marek Pieniążek through a strategic partner linked to the Ukrainian club Sokół Kijów.

With the registration process concluded, the club is transitioning to sports operations and is scheduled to begin training at the Sanok Arena on August 18. Authorities intend to announce the roster, coaching staff, and summer match schedule in the near future.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: STS Sanok granted conditional license for TAURON Hockey League

STS Sanok has received a conditional license to play in the TAURON Hockey League for the 2026/2027 season after settling financial debts with support from a partner linked to Ukraine's Sokół Kijów.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sts-sanok-granted-conditional-license-for-tauron-hockey-league

### 2026-07-27: Polish Sports Clubs Secure Licenses for 2026/27 Seasons

Stal basketball and Piłka Ręczna Koszalin handball clubs earned licenses for Poland's 2026/27 leagues, pending financial and roster conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-sports-clubs-secure-licenses-for-202627-seasons

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Cite as: Polish ice hockey club licensing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-ice-hockey-club-licensing