Due to the prevailing circumstances with covid-19, the Champions Hockey League chooses to postpone the start of the tournament from October 6 to November 17, the CHL announces on its website.
It is also written that the tournament will continue to consist of 61 matches.
It is already clear that this time the CHL will not consist of a group game, but will go to knockout matches directly over two meetings.
Compressed playoff rounds
Due to the delayed start date to November, the first two rounds will be more compressed.
The first round, which is a 16-part final, will be played over two days: November 17-18.
After that, the quarterfinals will be played a week later, November 24-25.
The highest ranked get home matches
It is the highest ranked team that will have the advantage of being the home team in the two matches during the first two rounds.
Starting with the quarterfinals, the tournament will return to be played over classic home and away meetings over the semifinals.
The final will be played on February 9, 2021.