Visitor information

Are you coming to the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Hockey World Cup 2026)? Then read through the visitor information below so you are well prepared.

Because not all the countries that will participate in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup are known yet, the full match schedule will not be known until the end of March 2026.

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.

Date	Time	Team
Sun 15 August	4:00 pm	Ladies
Sun 16 August	4:00 pm	Men
Mon, August 17	6:00 pm	Ladies
Di August 18	6:00 pm	Men
Wed Aug 19	6:00 pm	Ladies
Thu Aug 20	6:00 pm	Men
Fri Aug 21	6:00 pm	Ladies
Za 22 August	4:00 pm	Men
Sun 23 August	4:00 pm	Ladies
Mon August 24	6:00 pm	Men

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 Ladies 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.

Questions about tickets? 
Contact Customer Service using the contact form.

• 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 from3 to 14 years, it is mandatory to buy a youth card.*
• From 15 years of age, an adult card applies.

*For the main grandstand, 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 field 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
  Prior to the Orange match 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 field 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 prior to the Orange game, followed by entertainment after the game.
• Saturday, August 22 - Family Day
  Come enjoy top field hockey and fun with the whole family - field hockey is the family sport!
• Sunday, August 23 - Seniors
  Relive the atmosphere of Thé Dansant before and after the Orange game. Come together with your (old) teammates.

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

The address of the Wagener Stadium is Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 18 in Amstelveen. There is a lot of road work going on in the Netherlands. If you come by car to the matches, check your route in time and leave on time!

The address of the Wagener Stadium is Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 18 in Amstelveen.

Visitors can park in the Land van Bosse parking lot (Rietwijkeroordweg 59, 1432 JG Aalsmeer). You can buy a online parking ticket for this. Shuttle buses will be used from this location to and from the stadium.

The stadium is also easily accessible by bicycle or public transportation. Coming by public transportation? The bus stop on the corner of Kalfjeslaan and Amstelveenseweg is about a 5-minute walk from Wagener Stadium. You can easily plan your route via 9292ov.nl.

Would you like to volunteer at one of our events? If so, please contact vrijwilligers@knhb.nl.

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.