27 August 2025
New KHL Chapter: St. Petersburg Derby Between SKA and Shanghai Dragons
This meeting is notable because it will be a home game for the "dragons", although it will take place at the "SKA Arena" in St. Petersburg.
In the off-season, the KHL officially announced that the "Shanghai Dragons" were moving from Mytishchi to the Northern capital, where they will now host opponents. Thus, the game against SKA, which would previously have been an away game for the "army men", is turning into a kind of St. Petersburg derby. This adds intrigue to an already interesting confrontation and raises many questions: how will the teams cope with the new conditions and whose support will be louder in the stands?
For SKA, every game is worth its weight in gold, especially at the beginning of the regular championship. The "army men" always strive for the highest achievements, and a match against the nominal hosts on a familiar site is an excellent opportunity to start the campaign for the Gagarin Cup with a confident victory. The team intends to demonstrate its strength and immediately take the leading position in the table.
The Shanghai Dragons, in turn, get a unique opportunity. Playing against such a strong opponent on its territory as the "hosts", they can prove their ambitions and show their readiness to fight with any opponent. Although SKA has historically been a difficult opponent for the Chinese club, each new match opens a new page. The support of local fans, who will now be able to regularly attend the games of the Shanghai Dragons, can be a decisive factor in creating a sensation.
The upcoming game is not just another regular season match. This is the beginning of a new era for both teams and the birth of a new, albeit unusual derby on the banks of the Neva. Tickets for the game between the Shanghai Dragons and SKA can be purchased on our website. Fans can expect exciting hockey, full of fight and bright moments.
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