Playoff group confirmed for Wildcats

The Swindon Wildcat have announced the play-off games to be hosted at the Link Centre.

The move follows on from the announcement that the Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats have secured their place in the group stages of the 2024/25 playoffs.

As the Swindon Wildcats secured the third spot in the league, they will be competing against second, sixth and seventh positions, including MK Lightning and Sheffield Steeldogs, with the final team yet to be announced. The Wildcats will face off against three teams in the group stages with teams playing each team home and away, with the following fixtures now confirmed.

The playoff schedule:

Game 1: Swindon Wildcats v Sheffield Steeldogs, Saturday 29 March, 6.30pm, Link Centre

Away Game: Sheffield Steeldogs v Swindon Wildcats, Sunday 30 March, 4pm.

A spokesperson said: “After a hard-fought regular season, the Swindon Wildcats have earned the opportunity to compete for the Playoff Championship title, and are keen to go all the way to Coventry for the Final Four Weekend.

“We fell short on Saturday giving us a three-point weekend - but a very promising 8-4 win against Sheffield away for our last game of regular season, with upcoming netminder, Ben Clarke-Leach being the wall behind the team. 

“We face Sheffield again this Saturday as we start our playoffs campaign and we need a repeat of Sunday's two-points - but we need the noise and passion from our Wildcats Fans!”

Wildcat fans have the opportunity to have the VIP Experience, as The Royal Box is available to hire exclusively for the Play-Off games on:

6 April: Swindon Wildcats v MK Lightning

12 April: Swindon Wildcats v Romford Raiders

Peope can email [email protected] to secure their spot.

There are plenty of seats and standing availability for this Saturday - 29 March) - as the Cats kick off the playoffs by taking on the Sheffield Steeldogs. Tickets can be purchsed here

The Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats Season Ticket packages for the 2025/2026 NIHL Campaign have arrived. Next season is looking big for Wildcats history as they celebrate 40 years of ice hockey in Swindon in 2026

Application forms can be found here for the Early Bird Season Ticket and here for Spread The Cost  which is now available as a 12 month payment plan. Forms can be sent to [email protected] once complete or handed in to the shop at a game.