Friday 23 January 2026
NZL 2025 Summer Series (W)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Times GMT +13
21 Jan 2026 18:30 NZL v USA (RR) 1 - 2
22 Jan 2026 16:30 USA v JPN (RR) 4 - 0
24 Jan 2026 16:00 NZL v JPN (RR)
FIH Match Centre
Vantage Black Sticks comeback after NZA take and early lead
The Vantage Black Sticks have claimed a strong 4–1 win over New Zealand A in match two of the Summer of Hockey series, overcoming an early scare in ahighly competitive encounter.
Brave South Africa look to bridge gap against Dutch hockey giants in Cape Town
Rowan Callaghan
SA hockey men's co-captain Sam Mvimbi feels a sluggish start cost his young team against the experienced Netherlands at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Wednesday. Image: Jan van Zyl
South African men’s hockey team co-captain Sam Mvimbi stressed the importance of a strong start in Friday's second and final international against the Netherlands, after the visiting Olympic and Pro League champions put five past the hosts in the opening match at a packed Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Wednesday night.
Game 2 in Valencia sees Scotland women lose to Spain
Spain came out on top against Scotland women in the second game of a three-match test series with a 5-2 victory. The result follows a 1-1 draw in the opening match with the third game set to play tomorrow morning in Valencia.
Speedy Tigers outplay Western Australia
By Aftar Singh
The Speedy Tigers are in Perth for a five- match tour in preparation for the World Cup Qualifier in Ismailia, Egypt from March 1-7. - Pic credit Facebook/Malaysian Hockey Confederation
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team outplayed Western Australia 6-2 in a friendly in Perth today.
Nineteen Europeans appointed to FIH World Cup 2026
Nineteen Europeans have been named on the FIH’s list technical delegates, technical officials, umpire managers, umpires, and medical officers who will officiate at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.
FIH announces match schedules for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
The match schedules for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers that will be played in Chile (City of Santiago), Egypt (Ismailia) and India (Hyderabad) have been confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and are available via the links below:
Schedule Revealed for USMNT’s 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier
ISMAILIA, Egypt – In just over a month, the U.S. Men’s National Team will set out on their biggest challenge of the year – the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Ismailia, Egypt. From March 1 to 7, the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium will play host to this qualifying event, which will feature eight teams, and the International Hockey Federation has officially released the schedule.
Pakistan to open Hockey World Cup Qualifiers campaign against China
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will launch their quest for a place in the prestigious Hockey World Cup when they take on China in their opening match of the World Cup Qualifying Round in Ismailia, Egypt, on March 1, as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) unveiled the full schedule on Thursday.
Ireland Women’s Squad Announced for Australia phase of FIH Hockey Pro League
Dublin: Ireland Women’s Hockey Team Head Coach Gareth Grundie has named his squad that will travel to Hobart, Australia for the team’s second FIH Hockey Pro League phase where they will face Argentina and Australia.
Carlos García Cuenca: "We consider it an obligation to remain in the Pro League"
As the next stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 5 February), let us hear from the teams beginning their Pro League campaigns soon! Today, Carlos García Cuenca, Head Coach of the Spanish women's team, shares his thoughts.
JSW Soorma Hockey Club’s 6-1 victory over SG Pipers fails to see them through to the Qualifiers
Jeremy Hayward’s four-goal haul falls short as HIL GC advance to Qualifier 2 on goal difference
Bhubaneswar: JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered a 6–1 victory against the SG Pipers in the final Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) group stage match. Needing a seven-goal win to seal their spot in Qualifier 2, Soorma made a high-intensity start, led by Jeremy Hayward’s (2’, 7’, 34’, 45’) thunderous drag flicks and a counter-attacking strike from Lucas Martinez (11’). Nicolas Keenan (47’) later helped Soorma move into touching distance of qualification in the final quarter but the SG Pipers held on in the dying minutes to break Soorma’s hopes of advancing to the Qualifiers.
Soorma Hockey Club thrashes SG Pipers 6-1, misses playoff spot
Soorma, needing a win by seven clear goals to displace HIL GC from the fourth spot, were tied with Hyderabad Toofans and HIL GC on 11 points but finished agonisingly fifth.
Y. B. Sarangi
Soorma Hockey Club player Jeremy Hayward celebrates himself after scoring goal against SG Pipers during the Hockey India League 2025-26. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
Soorma Hockey Club rode on Jeremy Hayward’s superb quartet to thrash SG Pipers 6-1 in the final round robin league match but narrowly fell short of qualifying for the playoffs of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.
Men’s Hero HIL Eliminator Preview: It’s Do or Die in Bhubaneswar as Hyderabad Toofans and HIL GC Battle for Playoff Survival
The Toofans and HIL GC finished at 3rd & 4th place respectively in points tally
Bhubaneswar: The knockout stage of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 gathers momentum as Hyderabad Toofans are set to face HIL GC in the Eliminator, a do-or-die contest with a place in the next round at stake. With the losing team set to be knocked out of the tournament, both sides will be aiming to extend their title challenge when they take on each other today at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium at 1700hrs IST.
2025 USA Field Hockey National Coach Award Winner: Wes Boersma
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the announcement of all winners, USA Field Hockey is individually highlighting each recipient of USA Field Hockey’s 2025 Annual Awards. This week, USA Field Hockey is honored to feature the 2025 National Coach winner, Wes Boersma.
No work has even started after nearly two years
By Aftar Singh
The Youth and Sports Ministry allocated RM5 million to upgrade the Seremban 2 Hockey Stadium in February 2024.
The Youth and Sports Ministry allocated RM5 million to upgrade the Seremban 2 Hockey Stadium in February 2024.
Thursday 22 January 2026
NZL 2025 Summer Series (W)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Times GMT +13
21 Jan 2026 18:30 NZL v USA (RR) 1 - 2
22 Jan 2026 16:30 USA v JPN (RR) 4 - 0
24 Jan 2026 16:00 NZL v JPN (RR)
FIH Match Centre
USA victorious in Summer of Hockey opener
The 2026 Women’s Summer of Hockey got underway in Dunedin with the Vantage Black Sticks facing the United States in their first test match since Oceania Cup success, where the team claimed gold and secured qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup. With USA having won the previous three encounters between the sides, the opening match carried extra edge as the Vantage Black Sticks looked to start the new year strongly on home soil.
USWNT Shuts Out Japan in 3 Nations Tournament
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – Amid steady rain at the 3 Nations Tournament , the No. 12 U.S. Women’s National Team redeemed themselves from a slow start to put together a commanding showing, shutting out No. 11 Japan, 4-0. Four different goal scorers combined to secure the convincing win.
Netherlands Show Their Class in Series Opener at a Packed Hartleyvale
The South Africa men’s hockey team opened their two match series against the Netherlands team in front of an absolutely packed Hartleyvale Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals
Ranchi Royals finish second on the points table and will face Kalinga Lancers in Qualifier 1. Blake Govers (24’, 53’) and Karthi Selvam (32’) led the attack for the Dragons
Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. While the Dragons claimed the bonus point for their shootout victory, the Royals did enough to secure second place on the points table, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash against the Kalinga Lancers on Friday.
Tamil Nadu Dragons ends season with shootout win over Ranchi Royals
The Royals secured an early 2-0 lead but the Dragons fought back in the second half to draw 3-3 before clinching the tie-breaker 4-2.
Y. B. Sarangi
Ranchi Royals struck a goal 28 seconds after pushback but paid the price for their lapses in the second half. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout
Tamil Nadu Dragons rallied to defeat Ranchi Royals via a penalty shootout in their last round-robin fixture of the Hockey India League at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Dragons edge Ranchi Royals in shootout
Dragons prevail 4-2 in shootout after 3-3 draw as Ranchi Royals secure second place and a Qualifier 1 berth.
Tamil Nadu Dragons celebrate their win over SG Pipers in 2026 HIL (Photo credit: HIL)
Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched the shootout bonus with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals after a high-scoring 3-3 draw in the Men’s Hockey India League on Tuesday.
Men’s Hero HIL Qualifier 1 Preview: Spot in Final on the Line as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Face Ranchi Royals
The Lancers finished atop the points table with 16 points, while the Royals secured the second spot with 12 points
Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will take on the Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium on 23rd January. In this all-important playoff fixture, scheduled at 1700hrs IST, the top two teams from the league stage will go head-to-head for a direct spot in the tournament Final.
Hockey India League provides ideal testing ground for upcoming domestic coaches
Several coaches, including former internationals Vikram Pillay and Vickram Kanth and N. Muthukumar and M. Gunasekar, have been working with different teams in the ongoing HIL.
Y. B. Sarangi
Vickram Kanth is among the domestic coaches in the ongoing men’s HIL set up. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
The Hockey India League (HIL) is not just giving an excellent platform to young Indian players but it is also providing opportunities to the home-grown coaches.