The Basingstoke Bison play their home games at Planet Ice, Basingstoke Leisure Park, RG22 6PG. They compete in the National Ice Hockey League’s National Division and National Cup, and a home game is one of the town’s more energetic evening options.
You do not need to arrive with a working knowledge of icing rules. The basic idea is satisfyingly clear: get the puck into the other team’s goal. A game is three 20-minute periods with two interval breaks, and the clock stops for every whistle, so allow considerably more time than sixty minutes.
When do the Bison play?
The 2026/27 home schedule runs through to March. Going by the official fixture list when we checked in October 2026:
- Saturday home games: face-off 6:30pm. This is most of the season.
- Sunday home games: face-off 4:15pm.
- Occasional weeknight games: face-off 7:30pm.
Fixtures do move, so check the list before setting off.
Ticket prices
These are the club’s 2026/27 prices as listed on its ticket page on 12 October 2026. Early-bird prices apply until the Monday of game week, when they go up slightly. A booking fee is added per transaction, both online and at the box office.
Seated
| Ticket | Early bird | From Monday of game week |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £19.00 | £20.00 |
| Concession | £16.00 | £17.00 |
| Child (15 and under) | £10.00 | £10.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £52.00 | £58.00 |
Standing
| Ticket | Early bird | From Monday of game week |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £16.00 | £17.00 |
| Concession | £13.50 | £14.50 |
| Child (15 and under) | £8.50 | £9.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £45.00 | £48.00 |
Tickets are sold online through the club’s ticketing site and in person. Standing is the cheaper option and suits a first visit if you would rather wander; seats are worth it if you want to stay put for three periods.
Parking and getting there
Parking at Planet Ice is free, according to the club. Disabled spaces are limited and allocated first come, first served, so arrive early if you need one.
Planet Ice is on the Leisure Park off Worting Road, next to Hollywood Bowl and the Aquadrome. It is on the western edge of town, so it is easier by car or taxi than on foot from the station.
First visit?
The club’s game-day guide covers the journey, the format and what happens around the match. Wrap up: rinks are cold even when the game is not.
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