Visitor information

Pool matches Netherlands

Both Dutch teams will play all group matches in the Netherlands. Below is the schedule with the days when the Dutch teams play their pool matches.

A total of four pool matches will be played each day. With your ticket you can visit all pool matches that will be played on the matchday. At the end of March 2026 the grouping will be announced and thus also the opponents of the Dutch teams.

Semi-finals

In both the Women and Men's semifinals, one final will be played in the Netherlands and the other semifinal in Belgium. Should the Dutch Women play the semi-final, this semi-final will be played in the Netherlands, regardless of the opponent. Should the Dutch Men reach the semi-final, they will play this semi-final in the Netherlands, unless the opponent is Belgium. In that case the semi-final will be played in Belgium.

Finals

The Women's final will be played in the Netherlands. Belgium will host the Men's final. Should the Dutch Men qualify for the final, they will play it in Belgium, regardless of the result of the Belgian Men.

Paylogic is the only official point of sale for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Therefore, always buy your tickets through Paylogic. Once purchased tickets cannot be taken back by the KNHB or Paylogic. They can only be resold via Resell. This is Paylogic's own resale platform. The platform offers you a reliable place for the verified resale and purchase of previously purchased event tickets. If you want to resell a ticket, go to your confirmation email and click the Manage Order button to go to your order page. Then click on More Actions and then Resell. You can select the ticket you want to resell.

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Questions about tickets? 
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Tickets

• Children up to 2 years old may enter for free (they do not have their own seat and must sit on your lap).
• For children from 3 to 14 years, it is mandatory to buy a youth card.*
• From 15 years of age, an adult card applies.

*For the main stand, youth prices do not apply. You can buy an adult ticket for children.

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 venue is wheelchair friendly. For disabled parking passes, contact evenementen@knhb.nl.

A maximum of one companion pass can be requested per wheelchair pass. Would you like to bring more than one escort? Then contact us at evenementen@knhb.nl and we will be happy to look into the possibilities with you.

During the World Cup we will make it a big hockey party for all members of your club! On some days we will also organize special activities for specific target groups. As the World Cup approaches, more will be announced about these target group days.

• Tuesday, August 18 - Business Club 
  Before the match of the Dutch team we will organize an inspiring program especially for business clubs.
• Wednesday, August 19 - Kids Day (up to 12 years) 
  The youth has the future! A day full of extra fun activities for both hockey and non-hockey kids.
• Thursday, August 20 - Students & Young Seniors. 
  A sporty and fun day for students and young seniors, with plenty of atmosphere in and around the stadium.
• Friday 21 August - Amsterdam Region 
  Come all by bike to the 'Amsterdamse Bos'. A Friday afternoon drink before the match of the Dutch team, followed by entertainment after the match.
• Saturday, August 22 - Family Day 
  Come enjoy top hockey and fun with the whole family - hockey is the family sport!
• Sunday, August 23 - Seniors 
  Relive the atmosphere of Thé Dansant before and after the match of the Dutch team. Come together with your (old) teammates.

• There is the opportunity to purchase food and drinks at the stadium.
• Paying at the event site is done only by debit/credit card or contactless.
• You may bring a bag/backpack to a game (maximum size 40x30x20).
• You may bring food and drink for your own consumption, with the exception of alcoholic beverages and glassware.
• There are water taps. Please bring your own water bottle.
• There are no lockers available.

Public transportation

The Wagener Stadium is easily accessible by public transport during the Hockey World Cup. Extra buses run between the World Cup grounds and Amsterdam Zuid station. Additionally, you can travel with NS at a discount starting from just two people. The larger the group, the higher the discount. You can find more information on this page.

If you are traveling by public transport, you can easily calculate your total door-to-door travel time. If you are coming by car and have a parking ticket, allow for approximately 25 minutes of extra travel time before you reach the World Cup grounds. From the parking lot, a shuttle bus will take you to the Amsterdamse Bos in about 10 minutes. From there, it is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the Hockey World Cup grounds.

Parking

Because there are other events taking place in the Amsterdamse Bos during the Hockey World Cup, it is not possible to park your car at the Wagener Stadium. Visitors to the Hockey World Cup can park their cars at the Aalsmeer/Amstelveen Zuid car park. Shuttle buses run between this car park and the stadium. The bus journey takes approximately 15 minutes.  

Please note that from the shuttle bus stop (Emmakade), it is approximately a 10 to 15-minute walk to the entrance of the event site (the stadium).

You can purchase an online parking ticket (€21.50) for this car park. You can purchase this parking ticket directly during the match ticket ordering process. 

Coach

Are you coming to the World Cup with a large group and have you arranged your own coach? Please contact evenementen@knhb.nl.

Would you like to experience the World Cup up close and help make it an unforgettable event?
As a volunteer, you will be at the heart of the action. You will welcome visitors, show them the way, keep everything running smoothly and create a great atmosphere. Together, we will create a World Cup that will be remembered for a long time to come.

Would you like to be part of this team and make a real impact? View all the information here or sign up now. 

Have a question and the answer is not on this page? Then check the Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have a question about games played in Belgium, check the website Hockeyworldcup2026.be.