News for 09 October 2026
All the news for Friday 9 October 2026
Women Indoor Senior Test Series (NAM vs RSA)
Sport Facilitation Center Windhoek
All times GMT +2
9 Oct 2026 19:00 NAM v RSA
10 Oct 2026 12:00 RSA v NAM
10 Oct 2026 19:30 NAM v RSA
11 Oct 2026 11:00 NAM v RSA
11 Oct 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM
FIH Match Center
New Faces, Familiar Rivalry as SPAR South Africa Prepare for Namibia Test Series
The SPAR South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team will renew one of African hockey’s most competitive rivalries when they take on Namibia in a five-match Test series at the Sports Facilitation Centre at the Windhoek Showgrounds from 9–11 October. With international debuts on the horizon and an experienced core returning to action, the series offers an exciting opportunity to build towards the next chapter of South African indoor hockey.
2026 Central America Development Tournament
Managua, Nicaragua
7 - 10 Oct 2026
Senior Mens Hockey5s
All times GMT -6
Men - fixtures, results and pool standings
Women - fixtures, results and pool standings
Lisnagarvey eye European success in Euro Hockey League Round 1
Eindhoven, The Netherlands: Lisnagarvey Hockey Club will return to the European stage this week as they begin their Euro Hockey League (EHL) campaign at HC Oranje-Rood in Eindhoven, with the Lisburn side aiming to make their mark in a new-look competition.
Edinburgh relishing historic Euro Hockey League debut
Edinburgh qualified as Scottish champions PIC: EHL
The Euro Hockey League returns for its 20th season in Eindhoven this weekend with Edinburgh University making their historic debut and Wimbledon facing a daunting three-way battle against Spanish giants Real Club de Polo and Dutch hosts Oranje-Rood.
Europe, Premiership and Scottish Cup on Offer this Weekend
Edinburgh University men are 125 years old and one of the oldest clubs in Scotland, and this weekend they travel to Eindhoven for their European baptism in the opening round of the EHL.
After Asian Games glory, focus shifts to men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 will be hosted in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5
New Delhi: The euphoria surrounding the Indian men’s hockey team’s historic second consecutive Asian Games gold medal now gives way to the next major challenge, as attention turns to the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, set to be hosted by Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
Pakistan's likely replacement revealed for India-hosted Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
India are scheduled to host the tournament from October 27 to November 5
By Sohail Imran
Pakistan players sing the national anthem ahead of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match against Wales at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands on August 17, 2026. — FIH
LAHORE: Bangladesh are likely to replace Pakistan in the upcoming Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India, sources told Geo News on Thursday.
Pakistan not coming to India for Asian Champions Trophy Hockey
Demand for neutral venue rejected; Bangladesh to participate
Pakistan have withdrawn from the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026, which will be held in India from 27 October. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had demanded that its matches be played at a neutral venue, citing political tensions between the two countries.
Weary Speedy Tigers turn focus to Asian Champions Trophy in India
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian hockey player Nik Aiman Nik Rozemi is challenged by several Indian players during the men’s hockey gold medal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Oct 1, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The national hockey players are tired after playing in three consecutive international tournaments, ending with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Age no barrier as Marhan targets LA Olympics
By Aftar Singh
National hockey player Marhan Jalil (left) controls the ball during the men's hockey semi-final match against South Korea at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Oct 1, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: National team men's hockey captain Marhan Jalil is 36 but he is not thinking of retiring just yet.
What you need to know about Match Round 2 (women)
Ramon Min
Kampong and Amsterdam face off in the first top match of the season, whilst HGC are hoping to end their losing run against Den Bosch. Here are the facts for Match Round 2 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women’s League.
Hard-fought win for Amsterdam, goal fest at ’t Kopje
Peter Klanke
Reigning national champions Amsterdam secured a last-gasp victory over their neighbours Hurley (2–3) on Thursday evening. It was a thrilling encounter at ’t Kopje between Bloemendaal and Pinoké, which ended 5–5. On the third round, Kampong showed no mercy to newly promoted Victoria. The final score was 8-0 in favour of coach Kai de Jager’s side. Yibbi Jansen scored a hat-trick in SCHC’s 5-0 victory over Oranje-Rood.
A high-scoring match round with 35 goals, close to a record
Ramon Min
The third match round of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women produced no fewer than 35 goals on Thursday evening. This makes it one of the six highest-scoring match rounds ever in the history of the Hoofdklasse.
Rewatch: Jip Dicke’s anniversary goal, Kalse crucial for Pinoké
Ramon Min
During the second match round of the State Lottery Hoofdklasse Women, no fewer than five players scored twice each, whilst Jip Dicke netted her fiftieth field goal.
16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 to begin in Jhansi on 10 October
29 teams to compete across three divisions; Division ‘A’ final scheduled for 21 October
Jhansi: The 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 is set to begin on 10 October in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, with 29 teams competing across three divisions. The tournament will conclude on 21 October, with the Division ‘A’ final scheduled for the final day of competition.
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 9 October 2026
Weekly College Games to Watch: October 8 to 14
Photo by: Randy Finkey
A selection of US College games to keep an eye on
Maryland field hockey’s supporting cast is fueling its offensive success
Sean Decker
Ella Fehr assists Maci Bradford to score Maryland field hockey's game winning goal against Wake Forest on Sept. 20, 2026. The Terps won 1-0 against the Deacons. (Mallory Domio/The Diamondback)
Maryland field hockey ranks third in the Big Ten when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net, averaging 3.27 goals a game, trailing only Iowa and Northwestern.
Huskies Set for Showdown vs. Temple
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn women's field hockey team returns to action Friday for a home conference match, hosting Temple at 3pm.
Cornell, No. 11 Syracuse on Deck for No. 7 Field Hockey
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A pair of Upstate New York foes await No. 7 Harvard field hockey this weekend, as the Crimson will take on Cornell and No. 11
Field Hockey Prepped For Final Leg Of Road Trip
By William Soulé
CHAPEL HILL, N.C – Carolina field hockey readies for the final leg of their three week road trip with games against Saint Joseph's and No. 17 Liberty. It will be the final time the team leaves the state of North Carolina until after the 2026 ACC Tournament which will be hosted in Chapel Hill at Karen Shelton Stadium for the first time since 2020.
Hockey India elections set for December 5 amid in-fighting, row over state polls
Hockey India has set December 5 for its 2026-2030 elections as disputes deepen across the federation. The contest will unfold under scrutiny over state polls, voting rights and a widening internal power struggle between Dilip Tirkey and Bhola Nath Singh.
The Hockey India elections are set to take place on December 5 (Courtesy: PTI)
Hockey India will elect its new office-bearers for the 2026-2030 term on December 5, with the federation officially kicking off the process. The elections will be held against the backdrop of the infighting going on within the federation and growing dispute over the validity of the member-unit polls and voting rights across several states.