seats in our arena
We play in a beautiful arena with real game-night atmosphere.
Est. 2025 · University of Opole
Opole United Hockey
University hockey in the heart of Opole — competing in the European University Hockey League and the Polish 1st League.
~40
games per season
4
countries
24
players
3,000
seat arena
6
days a week on ice
Opole · PL
The season
Playing Europe's best
We began our inaugural season in the fall of 2025. Opole United competes in the European University Hockey League as well as the Polish 1st League — around a 40-game regular season.
We play in Poland, Slovakia, Czechia and Romania to ensure our players face the best university players in Europe. The team is built from North American players looking to gain an education and develop their hockey careers abroad.
- European University Hockey League
- Polish 1st League
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Czechia
- Romania
Your week
6 days on the ice
Practice and team lifts Tuesday to Friday, games on Saturday and Sunday. With this schedule all of our student-athletes keep a great balance.
Mon
Recovery
Tue
Practice + lift
Wed
Practice + lift
Thu
Practice + lift
Fri
Practice + lift
Sat
Game day
Sun
Game day
Home ice
Everything under one roof
Dedicated locker room
A players-only locker room with a players' lounge.
Gym in the arena
The gym is located in the arena to accommodate team workouts right next to the ice.
University of Opole
Study
A European degree
Study as a full-time student at the University of Opole, which offers a fully English bachelor's degree in International Business.
All of your teammates follow the same schedule, built around the hockey schedule, to ensure a great student-athlete balance and maximum success on the ice and in the classroom.
- Fully English bachelor's in International Business
- Graduate in 3 years instead of 4
- Class schedule built around hockey
- A quick 5-minute walk from campus to the rink
- Fully accredited European university — easy to continue with a master's back in North America
Costs
All included
Opole United combines the best of North American style hockey and education with the low costs of a European lifestyle. Included with tuition:
- Dorms
- School tuition
- Sticks
- Helmets
- Gloves
- Pant shells
- Track suit
- Workout apparel
- Winter jacket & hat
- Custom hockey bag
- Hotels
- Buses
- Ice time
- Meals on the road
- University & rink gym membership
Ready for European ice?
For more information on tuition costs, email us — we're happy to answer every question.