The 1994–95 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the inaugural season of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (English: German Ice Hockey League). The Kölner Haie (English: Cologne Sharks) the won the first DEL season to become German Champions. The first season 1994-95 started with 18 teams, twelve from the old 1st Bundesliga, six from the 2nd Bundesliga. The new league immediately attracted corporate sponsorship with the Krombacher Brewery featuring a prominent spot on the league logo.