FAQ

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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Because not all the countries that will participate in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup are known yet, the pool lineup and full match schedule will be announced in late March 2026.

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.  

Several side events will be organized during the Hockey World Cup 2026. In addition, special activities for specific target groups will be organized on a number of days. As the World Cup approaches, more will be known about these events and target group activities.
 

• 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.

Yes, that is allowed.

Yes, you can buy food and drinks at the stadium.

You are permitted to bring food and drink for your own consumption, with the exception of alcoholic drinks.

Yes, there are water taps on the grounds where you can refill your water bottle.

No, there are no lockers available.

All events are completely cashless. Refreshments may be charged by debit or credit card.

No, the entire grounds are smoke-free. No vapes are allowed either.

No, dogs are not allowed on the property.

Only the main stand is covered. The east, south and west stands are not covered.

Umbrellas are allowed, provided they do not interfere with other visitors sitting in the stands.

Of course you can! The possibilities for hospitality packages can be requested via knhb.nl/hospitality.

Individual tickets will be received as e-tickets, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or mobile ticket via the website. On the Paylogic website you can find all the information about the tickets.

You can pay for your tickets through Paylogic using iDeal and credit card.

• Children up to age 2 may enter for free. They do not have their own seat and must sit on your lap.
• For children ages 3 to 14, it is mandatory to purchase a youth pass.
• From 15 years onwards, an adult card applies. Please note that youth prices do not apply for the main stand. You can buy an adult ticket for children in the main stand.

Yes, it is a day ticket. So you can see all the matches played on that day.

At the entrance your ticket will be scanned, then you can enter the grounds. Please note that there will be a bag check after checking your ticket. This is all for the safety of the visitors.

Please contact Customer Service using the contact form

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All tickets must be personalized. You can change the name and email address for each ticket. If you go with your family, you can choose to use the same email address for all tickets. You can also enter your phone number. This is useful if you want to be informed about your ticket and visitor information via Whatsapp in the run-up to the Hockey World Cup 2026. Tickets can be (re)personalized via the confirmation email from PayLogic.

Tickets once purchased cannot be taken back by the KNHB. They can (from February 2026) only be resold through Resell. This is the event'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.

Go to Paylogic's site and enter your email address. All your orders with tickets for upcoming events will be sent to you by email. Follow the link in the email to access your order(s) and easily find more details or update relevant information. Be sure to use the same email address you used when making the order.

This is possible as long as you have not yet scanned your ticket (on race day) and provided there are still enough spots. This is possible via your confirmation email. You will be taken to the MyOrder page where you can select the ticket you want to change. With this ticket you create a credit which you can use to buy a new ticket. The old order expires as soon as the ticket is converted. If the new value is higher, you pay extra. If the price of the new ticket is lower, you will not receive a refund.

Yes that is possible. This is possible via your confirmation email. You will be taken to the MyOrder page where you can select the ticket you want to change. With this ticket you create a credit with which you can buy a new ticket. The old order expires as soon as the ticket is converted. If the new value is higher, you pay extra. If the price of the new ticket is lower, you will not receive a refund.

Tickets once purchased cannot be taken back by the KNHB. They can (from February 2026) only be resold through Resell. This is the event'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.

Tickets for matches played in Belgium can be ordered through this link.

If you want to come with a group of more than 50 people, please contact Customer Service. There is no group discount.

Paylogic is the only official point of sale. Elsewhere, tickets may be offered at disproportionately high prices. The KNHB can take no responsibility for this. However, it is possible to buy tickets through Resell.

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

A map is available in the ticket shop.

Yes, it is possible to request a passe-partout ticket for matches played in the Netherlands. With a passe-partout you are guaranteed access to all relevant matches on Dutch soil. You can apply for your passe-partout ticket via the following link: FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 - Passe-Partout

Voor Kidsdag is er een aparte ticketpagina. Je kunt je tickets voor de Kidsdag bestellen via deze link.

De kalenders worden in de laatste week van november per post verstuurd. Voor latere bestellingen worden de kalenders medio december verstuurd.

Because there are also other events in the Amsterdamse Bos during the Hockey World Cup, it is not possible to park your car at the Wagener Stadion. Visitors to the Hockey World Cup can park their car at the Aalsmeer/Amstelveen Zuid parking lot. Shuttle buses will run between this parking lot and the stadium. The bus takes about 15 minutes. 

Please note that from the place where the shuttle buses stop (Emmakade) you still have to walk about 15 minutes to the entrance of the event site (the stadium).
 

You can buy a online parking ticket (€21.50) for this parking lot. You can purchase this parking ticket directly during the ordering process of your match ticket.

Wagener Stadium is easily accessible 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.

Unfortunately, there is no parking available for buses. Are you coming by tour bus? Please contact wkhockey2026@knhb.nl to discuss how pick-up and drop-off can be arranged. 

You can contact vrijwilligers@knhb.nl for this.