Olot Prepares for the Spanish Roller Hockey Super Cups
The Spanish roller hockey season opens with the Supercopa de España, bringing both men’s and women’s tournaments to the Pavelló Municipal d’Esports d’Olot from October 23 to October 25, 2026, as reported by mundodeportivo.com. The capital of La Garrotxa hosts the national competition, gathering top clubs for three days of matches to decide the first titles of the campaign.
Women and Men Compete in Olot Semifinals
Competition opens Friday, October 23, with the women’s semifinals. CP Vila-Sana Coop d’Ivars faces Generali HC Palau at 18:45, followed by CP Esneca Fraga against Telecable Hockey Club at 21:00, according to mundodeportivo.com. Saturday features the men’s bracket, starting with a classic matchup between Barça and Hockey Club Liceo at 16:00, followed by Igualada Rigat HC against Calafell La Menorquina. Finals take place Sunday at 11:45 for the women and 15:30 for the men. Diariodelaltoaragon.es notes that the municipal pavilion in Olot serves as the epicenter for the sport across these three days.
World Champions Lead Competing Roller Hockey Rosters
CP Vila-Sana Coop d’Ivars maintains its core roster featuring Aina Florenza, Victòria Porta, Elsa Salvanyà, and Anna Salvat, alongside world champion signing Sara Roces, as detailed by mundodeportivo.com. CP Esneca Fraga defends its European title with world champions María Sanjurjo and Anna Ferrer, alongside world championship finalists Julieta Fernández and Adriana Soto. On the men’s side, Igualada Rigat HC enters the tournament after winning the Lliga Catalana with a 1-0 victory over Calafell in the final. Diariodelaltoaragon.es notes that the presentation ceremony at Olot City Council featured city sports councillor Aniol Sellabona, RFEP general director Xavier Moyano, Barça player Xavi Barroso, and Esneca Fraga player Aina Arxé.
Olot as a Host City for Roller Hockey
The selection of Olot reinforces the Real Federación Española de Patinaje’s trust in a city with extensive experience in organizing major roller hockey events. Diariodelaltoaragon.es reports that the capital of the Garrotxa region previously hosted the Men’s Spanish Super Cup in 2022, the Women’s Senior European Championship in 2023, and the U17 European Championships for both men and women in 2024, cementing its status as a premier venue for the sport at national and international levels.