HCL–Langnau | Charity Game for Make-A-Wish

As has become a tradition over many seasons, Hockey Club Lugano will once again dedicate one of its home championship games to a charitable cause.

This year’s Charity Game will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026, at the Cornèr Arena (7:45 p.m.), when the Bianconeri face the Langnau Tigers. The event will support the Make-A-Wish Switzerland & Liechtenstein Foundation, which will benefit from the initiative's fundraising efforts and increased visibility. On this special occasion, admission will be free for all children and young people aged 13 and under.

For more than 45 years, Make-A-Wish has been bringing communities together to grant the wishes of children living with serious illnesses. What began in the United States in 1980, when a young boy named Chris saw his wish of becoming a police officer for a day come true, has grown into a global movement spanning 50 countries, united by the belief that every child deserves to dream, hope and experience something magical, even in the face of illness.

Make-A-Wish Switzerland & Liechtenstein operates across Switzerland's three main linguistic regions, supported by a team of multilingual professionals, a dedicated medical committee and a nationwide network of volunteers. Through a unique approach known as the Wish Journey, each child and their family receive support throughout the entire wish-granting process. This journey also has a therapeutic impact, helping children envision a positive future, strengthen their self-confidence and find a valuable source of energy in their fight against illness.

The special jerseys worn by the Bianconeri during the game against the Langnau Tigers on 13 November 2026 will be available for auction on ricardo.ch from Friday, 13 November 2026, at 8:00 p.m. until Friday, 20 November 2026, at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Switzerland & Liechtenstein.

The jerseys have been specially designed for the occasion, featuring the star as a central visual element. The Make-A-Wish logo will appear on the shoulders, replacing that of the Bianconeri's Gold Sponsor, AMG-Winteler.

The jerseys also feature phrases expressing the wishes of children whose dreams have come true thanks to Make-A-Wish.

Nathalie Martens Jacquet, Director of Make-A-Wish Switzerland & Liechtenstein, commented:

“We are deeply grateful to Hockey Club Lugano and AMG-Winteler for their invaluable support of Make-A-Wish Switzerland & Liechtenstein through this wonderful initiative. Sport has the extraordinary power to bring people together and, through solidarity, transform this collective energy into hope and joy for children living with serious illnesses. Every wish granted represents much more than a moment of happiness: it is a source of strength, courage and hope for the child and their entire family. Our heartfelt thanks go to Hockey Club Lugano, AMG-Winteler, the fans and everyone who will help make more wishes come true.”

Make-A-Wish can also be supported through financial donations throughout the year. Further information is available at makeawish.ch.