1985-86 Oberliga season

The 1985-86 Oberliga season was the 13th season of the league as the third level of ice hockey in Germany. EHC 80 Nürnberg won the championship. Neusser SC was promoted to the 2nd Bundesliga along with Hamburger SV.

Group B
Grefrather EC declined to participate in the promotion round so TV Jahn Wolfsburg took their spot.

First round
HC Zweibrücken was disqualified by the 14th round after failing to appear for two matches.

Group B
Placement match: Deggendorfer EC - TSV Königsbrunn 15:2 und 5:10; As ERSC Amberg withdrew for financial reasons Deggendorfer EC remained in the Oberliga South.

Oberliga Championship
First round


 * EV Stuttgart - EHC 80 Nürnberg 5:9
 * EHC 80 Nürnberg - EV Stuttgart 6:4


 * Second round
 * EHC 80 Nürnberg - Neusser SC 7:3
 * Neusser SC - EHC 80 Nürnberg 3:4