BUILD THE NEXT
FRANCHISE.
Rally your ownership group, partners, and community around a professional hockey vision. This roadmap outlines the standards the EHL relies on to welcome sustainable, community-first clubs into the league.
What a franchise Takes
- Minimum investment
- E£500,000
- Covers core operations, player support, travel, and marketing for an inaugural campaign with responsible reserves.
- Arena commitment
- Sun City Mall
- Play out of the EHL-designated rink at Sun City Mall—no additional arena investment required for membership.
- Launch window
- 12 months
- Allow enough runway for branding, hiring, and community activation before your inaugural puck drop.
Prove your market is Ready
Successful bids balance financial muscle with community impact. Use these pillars as a checklist for the documents and stories you share with the expansion committee.
- Pillar 01
Financial readiness
Demonstrate audited capital, committed investors, and liquidity plans that support full-season operations.
- Pillar 02
Community backing
Provide letters of support from municipal leaders, arena partners, and youth programs proving long-term demand.
- Pillar 03
Leadership team
Introduce the ownership group, hockey operations lead, and business director who will liaise with the league.
- Pillar 04
Player development plan
Outline coaching pipelines, medical coverage, and inclusive player welfare standards for all athletes.
A professional home-rink Experience
The EHL elevates every matchday with world-class presentation. Secure facilities that give athletes a competitive edge and fans a reason to return every week.
Ice access
Secure four weekly practice slots and two home fixtures on a regulation sheet, guaranteed six months in advance.
Player amenities
Equip dedicated locker rooms, treatment areas, and nutrition stations that satisfy EHL safety benchmarks.
Fan experience
Build a devoted following by engaging local supporters and sharing behind-the-scenes stories across social media channels.
How new teams come to Life
From application to opening night, you will have a transparent roadmap. Expect regular check-ins with our expansion concierge throughout each milestone.
Application review
Submit the full proposal package. Our expansion committee evaluates financials, facilities, and market research within 30 days.
Validation visit
League delegates tour your arena, meet with ownership, and verify partnership commitments on-site.
Founding workshop
Approved markets attend a three-day onboarding covering scheduling, compliance, branding, and youth outreach.
Never alone in the Expansion
Every approved market receives hands-on guidance from league specialists. Use these resources to move from concept to game night with confidence.
Expansion concierge
A dedicated league representative provides checkpoints, document reviews, and introductions to veteran operators.
Market intelligence
Access attendance data, sponsorship benchmarks, and demographic insights curated from existing EHL clubs.
Launch playbook
Use our 90-day activation calendar to roll out branding, ticket sales, grassroots clinics, and media engagement.
Start a Team
Bring top-tier hockey to your city with the support of the Egyptian Hockey League. Our expansion team concierge helps you turn community passion into a franchise-ready reality.
- Dedicated launch strategist
- Marketing kits to rally fans and sponsors fast
- Financing guidance tailored to your region
- Access to league operations and recruiting network
Our offices
Meet with us in person to tour facilities, review proposals, and immerse yourself in the EHL culture.
- Cairo
New Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Help us grow hockey in Egypt.
Kitting out a new club is the hardest line in any team budget. Donated equipment goes straight into the pool that gets new sides onto the ice.