The Czechoslovak 2. liga was the second level of ice hockey in Czechoslovakia from 1953-1969.

The league was created as the Celostátní soutěž (which it was known as until 1956) in 1953.

From 1955-1963, the league was divided into Groups A and B, and no final was held.

For the 1963-64 season, the league expanded to four groups, with Group D consisting solely of Slovak teams.

After the 1968-69 season, the league was replaced by the 1. česká národní hokejová liga for Czech teams, and the 1. slovenská národná hokejová liga for Slovak teams.