TITLE SPONSOR
TAB CUP 2026
IHL VS HHL
TAB Cup 2026 is a match between the best players from two Estonian amateur leagues: IHL (Ida-Virumaa) and HHL (Tallinn).
Where to watch
April 18, 2026 at 16:00 — live broadcast of the first historic IHL vs HHL match
Live broadcast of the event
Tune in on match day — the broadcast and key highlights will be available on the official channel.
Telegram — the main platform
Online voting, exclusive content, and prize giveaways.
Live voting
Special content
Prize drawsWHAT TO EXPECT
More than just hockey — an unforgettable show for the whole family
Match format
3 periods of 15 minutes of stop time each: dynamic and intense hockey
Player contests
Hit the crossbar, goalie challenge, spectacular penalty shot, shot power and speed, hockey maze
Awards for the best
Precision Master, King of Speed, Most Technical, Most Creative, Best Captain and Match MVP
Contests for spectators
Gifts, activities and interactive breaks — everyone can take part
HC STORM SK (Narva)
A festive mini-match by the women’s hockey team as part of the TAB Cup program
Unique show
“Boxing on Ice” and a bright финал with awards for participants and the match MVP
Match teams
The best players of Ida Hokiliiga (IHL), representing the Ida-Virumaa region. The team is formed from the league’s strongest amateur hockey players specifically for TAB Cup 2026.
The all-star team of Harrastajate Hokiliiga (HHL) from Tallinn. Leaders of the capital’s amateur hockey scene will take the ice in a principled clash against IHL.
MATCH PROGRAM
3 periods of 15 minutes of stop time, player contests in each period, HC STORM SK mini-match and the special show “Boxing on Ice”
Award ceremony
Photos with participants
On-ice contests
Special player contests will take place in each period, and during breaks — activities for spectators and prize giveaways from TAB Cup 2026 partners.
Precision Master
Best Goalie
Most Creative Moment
Most Technical Player
King of Speed
Gifts from partners
Stands
How to take part in a contest
Entry for spectators is free. To take part in on-ice contests you need a Contest Pass
Buy a Contest Pass
An online ticket for participation in contests
Get your personal code
A unique participant code will be sent to your email
Participate and win
Show your QR code to IHL volunteers and get your chance to compete for a valuable prize from a sponsor.
Contest Pass
- Participation in on-ice contests
- Personal participant code
- A chance to win a valuable prize from a sponsor
- Commemorative participant certificate
Choose a contest and buy participation
After purchase, you will receive your personal participant code by email. At the arena, show your QR code to IHL volunteers.
“Shot to the center” contest — children
- Puck for the shot
- Photo before the shot
- Personal participant number
- A chance to compete for a gift from sponsors
“Shot to the center” contest — adult
- Puck for the shot
- Photo before the shot
- Personal participant number
- A chance to compete for a gift from sponsors
“Shot to the center” — adult + VIP
- Puck for the shot
- Photo before the shot
- Personal participant number
- Commemorative photo with the match MVP during the award ceremony
Shot accuracy on goal — children
- Exclusive: only 1 participant
- Shots at targets after the contest participants
- Commemorative photo
Shot accuracy on goal — adult
- Exclusive: only 1 participant
- Shots at targets after the contest participants
- Commemorative photo
Shot power and speed — children
- Exclusive: only 1 participant
- Shots on goal after the contest participants
- Commemorative photo
Shot power and speed — adult
- Exclusive: only 1 participant
- Shots on goal after the contest participants
- Commemorative photo
Online voting and
interaction
Subscribe to our Telegram channel and take part in voting during the match. Your vote may decide who becomes the winner!
Awards and nominations
Six main TAB Cup 2026 awards. Winners will be announced after the match
Precision Master
IHL:
- Participants of the “Hit the crossbar” contest
- Finalists will be announced after the 1st period
HHL:
- Participants of the “Hit the crossbar” contest
- Finalists will be announced after the 1st period
King of Speed
IHL:
- Best time in the “Hockey Maze” contest
- Shot speed is also taken into account
HHL:
- Best time in the “Hockey Maze” contest
- Shot speed is also taken into account
Best Captain
IHL:
- Captain of the IHL All Stars team
HHL:
- Captain of the HHL All Stars team
Most Technical Player
IHL:
- Finalists of the “Penalty Shot” and “Maze” contests
- Decision of the TAB Cup judging panel
HHL:
- Finalists of the “Penalty Shot” and “Maze” contests
- Decision of the TAB Cup judging panel
Most Creative Moment
IHL:
- Best penalty shot chosen by spectators and judges
- Determined during the 2nd period
HHL:
- Best penalty shot chosen by spectators and judges
- Determined during the 2nd period
Match MVP
Criteria:
- Contribution to the result, leadership and technique
- Final decision of coaches and organizers
See you on the ice!
Come with the whole family to the biggest hockey event of the year in Narva.
Emotions, show and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed!