Matches in the Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Where will the finals be played?
The final of the women's tournament will be played in the Netherlands. The men's final will take place in Belgium. This is regardless of the results of the Dutch or Belgian teams.
Do Dutch teams play all their matches in the Netherlands?
The Dutch women's team plays all matches in the Netherlands. This applies to all group matches and any (semi-)finals.
The Dutch men's team plays all group matches in the Netherlands. If they reach the semi-finals, they will also play these in the Netherlands, unless Belgium is their opponent. In this case, the Netherlands will play the semi-finals in Belgium.
The men's final always takes place in Belgium.
How is the competition program structured?
There are four pools with four teams in both Women's and Men's. After the first pool phase, the two best teams from two pools are regrouped into a new pool. For example, the two best teams from Pool A and the two best teams from Pool D together form a new pool, Pool E. The same goes for Pools B and C, which together form Pool F.
In the second group stage, each country plays two more matches against the two "new" countries in the new pool. The result achieved against the country already played against in the first group stage also counts for the final ranking of the new pool. The best two teams from the new pools E and F qualify for the semifinals.
The numbers three and four from these pools will play placement matches for ranking 5 to 8. The countries from groups G and H will compete for places 9 to 16.
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Classification matches that involve a host may be rescheduled to a different venue, provided that both hosts are not playing against each other.
The FIH reserves the right to amend the match schedule at short notice (for television broadcast purposes or due to other unforeseen circumstances).
Can I choose a seat when buying my tickets?
No, unfortunately it is not possible to choose a specific seat, but you can choose a stand. The system automatically assigns the best visible seats to prevent seat loss and ensure that the stadium's capacity is utilized efficiently. After you have selected the number of tickets, you will see the row and seat numbers selected for you during checkout.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
From 15 to 30 August 2026, the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, the world's biggest hockey tournament, will take place. For the first time, the Netherlands and Belgium will jointly host the World Cup, with the world's top 16 women's teams and 16 men's teams competing for the world title.
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Rabo Fan Zone
Your ticket for the Hockey World Cup grants you access to the stadium as well as all-day access to the Rabo Fan Zone. The Rabo Fan Zone forms the vibrant heart of the event. Here you can enjoy live performances by well-known Dutch artists, DJs and bands, food and drink, and activities for all ages.
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