The Swiss League is the second-highest professional ice hockey league in Switzerland. It operates under the governance of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation and features teams that compete for promotion to the top-tier National League. The league typically consists of around 10 to 12 teams, which play a regular season followed by playoffs. Teams in the Swiss League include a mix of established clubs and those that have been relegated from the National League. The league is known for its competitive nature and serves as a development platform for players aspiring to reach the highest level of Swiss ice hockey.