SHL Predictions & SM-slutspel Bracket Predictor (2026/27)
Sweden's SHL is among the best hockey leagues outside the NHL. When the 2026/27 season opens you'll predict the regular-season table and then the SM-slutspel playoff bracket all the way to the final and the SM-guld.
A free SHL prediction game for friends: build your table and bracket, start a private league, and chase the live leaderboard.
What you'll be able to predict
- The regular-season SHL table.
- Which teams make the SM-slutspel.
- The full playoff bracket to the final.
- Your SM-guld champion.
- Series and game results once the season is live.
Key facts
Contenders to watch
Färjestad, Frölunda, Skellefteå, Luleå and Växjö are the usual SM-guld contenders.
Frequently asked questions
Is the the SHL prediction game free?+
Yes — predicting the SHL on Bracket Simulator is completely free. No fees, no premium tier, no catch.
When do the SHL predictions open?+
Predictions open about two weeks before the SHL gets underway. The countdown on this page shows exactly how long is left.
What is the SM-slutspel?+
The SM-slutspel is the SHL playoffs — the knockout bracket that decides the Swedish champions (SM-guld). You predict the table and then the full bracket to the final.
Can I play the the SHL predictor with friends?+
Yes. You'll be able to start a private league for the SHL, share one invite link, and battle your friends on a live leaderboard.
Predictions open in 82 days. Free to play when it opens.