Will the league title be won on Friday night?

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Week 29/30 of the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League season is here, and the title is still up for grabs, but it could be decided tonight.

Belfast Giants host Nottingham Panthers for a double-header at the SSE Arena knowing that a win of any kind will secure the league crown. The trophy will be in the building for both nights, ready to be presented should the Giants claim the two points they need. If not, it will travel to Manchester on Sunday should Nottingham take wins on both nights in Belfast.

Away from the title race, Manchester Storm host Guildford Flames in a key clash for fifth place. Storm hold a three-point advantage with two games in hand as they enter their final six games of the regular season, while Guildford have just three remaining after tonight as they look to climb the standings.

Glasgow Clan, currently eighth, welcome Scottish rivals Fife Flyers to Braehead Arena for the first of two meetings this weekend. Clan are one win away from moving into seventh, while Fife sit three points adrift at the bottom of the table.

Dundee Stars, the side Fife are chasing, host Sheffield Steelers in the first of a home-and-home series. The Stars are battling to avoid finishing last, while Sheffield continue their pursuit of a second-place finish behind Belfast.