Basingstoke Bison Ice Hockey Club
Leisure Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PG
There is no charge for car parking at Planet Ice Basingstoke
Disabled parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Local Services: The Line 8 (operated by Stagecoach South) is the primary route for fans heading to the game.
Pick-up Points: This service runs frequently from Basingstoke Bus Station and the Basingstoke Railway Station. Alight at the Greenway bus stop on Worting Road, which is right by the Leisure Park.
Journey Time: The bus ride from the town centre or station is incredibly quick, taking approximately 5 to 11 minutes.
Nearest Station: Basingstoke Railway Station
Distance to Rink: Approximately 1.5 miles
For details on rail tickets, click here
While the action on the ice moves fast, the main objective is perfectly simple: shoot the puck past the opposing netminder to score the most goals. What makes ice hockey so special is that anyone can enjoy it without knowing every single rule.
The Basingstoke Bison compete in the National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) National Division. As the second tier of UK ice hockey, the NIHL is a highly competitive league packed with fast-paced skill, intense rivalries, and incredible talent.
The unique buzz of the arena makes it a brilliant night out for absolute beginners and seasoned supporters alike.
Get ready for a high-speed, adrenaline-fueled experience. A standard match features three 20-minute periods separated by two interval breaks. Because the game clock stops for every whistle, you are guaranteed exactly 60 minutes of pure, uninterrupted hockey.
Both teams field six players at a time: one netminder and five skaters. Players substitute 'on the fly' without the game stopping, meaning fresh legs are constantly hitting the ice so the relentless pace never drops.
If the score is deadlocked after 60 minutes, the tension rises with sudden-death overtime. If a winner still hasn't emerged, brace yourself for a shootout: a nerve-wracking, one-on-one showdown between skater and netminder to clinch the overtime victory.
3 Periods of 20 Minutes
6 Per Team
Overtime & Shootout
League, Cup & Play-offs
Our game nights include a variety of entertainment. Updates can be found on our website and social media channels.
We are always working on new ways to enhance the game night experience, so stay tuned to our social channels for announcements.
The 50/50 competition is available to take part in at ALL home games. Its only £1 per ticket, and the more you buy the bigger the prize! It is a great way to support your favourite ice hockey team as well as having a chance to take home a huge cash prize every week!
Takes place at the start of the 2nd period break.
Don't worry, our pucks are made from foam so they won't hurt, but as the name suggests, you buy a puck, you chuck a puck and if your puck lands on a prize, you win! Throwing skills are not essential and the adults are just as competitive as the kids.
Pucks can be purchased from our branded booths before the game starts and also during the first period break.
Want a shoutout at a Basingstoke Bison home game? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion, we’d love to make it happen! Simply fill out this FORM, and we’ll do our best to include your message during the game!
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