THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO BOTH MEN’S & WOMEN’S FIH NATIONS CUP
In just five days, the Vantage Black Sticks Women will launch their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign at home in Auckland, taking on some of the world’s best hockey nations as they fight for back-to-back championships.
The Vantage Black Sticks Men will also commence their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign in South Africa as reigning back-to-back champions, looking to defend their title for a third consecutive year.
Whether you're planning to be in the stands in Auckland or watching from home, there are plenty of ways to get behind New Zealand hockey's biggest week of the year.
HOME TOURNAMENT FOR THE VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN
From 15–21 June, Auckland's North Harbour Hockey Centre will host the 2026 FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup, bringing eight international teams together for New Zealand's biggest international hockey event since 2017.
The Vantage Black Sticks Women enter the tournament as defending champions and will be looking to go back-to-back in front of a passionate home crowd.
Pool A
India, Japan, United States, Uruguay
Pool B
New Zealand, Chile, Korea, France
Women’s Match Schedule (NZT)
vs Korea – 15 June, 6:00pm
vs Chile – 16 June, 6:00pm
vs France – 18 June, 6:00pm
With world-class hockey, international cultures and a festival atmosphere arriving in Auckland, now is the time to secure your seat and support the team live.
VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN CHASING HISTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Vantage Black Sticks Men arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, and have started their preparations aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive FIH Nations Cup titles.
After lifting the trophy in both 2024 and 2025, the men enter the tournament as the team to beat and will once again face strong international opposition in Pool A.
Pool A
New Zealand, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Scotland
Pool B
France, Ireland, South Africa, United States
Men’s Match Schedule (NZT)
vs Scotland – 13 June, 5:00am
vs Korea – 15 June, 3:00am
vs Malaysia – 16 June, 10:15pm
vs Japan – 18 June, 5:00am
HOW TO WATCH
All Vantage Black Sticks Women's matches will be streamed live and free on TVNZ+.
All other Women's and Men's Nations Cup matches will be available live and free on HockeyTV.
All Vantage Black Sticks Men's matches will be available on delayed coverage through TVNZ+, airing the following morning, with one exception: New Zealand vs Malaysia, Tuesday 16 June, 10:15pm NZT, will be LIVE on TVNZ+
GET BEHIND THE BLACK STICKS
Whether you're cheering from the grandstand in Auckland, tuning in from home, or following every result online, this is set to be one of the biggest weeks on Hockey New Zealand’s calendar. Make sure you are a part of the action!
The Vantage Black Sticks Women are chasing back-to-back titles on home soil.
The Vantage Black Sticks Men are hunting a third straight championship.
The stage is set.
View the full women’s draw:
https://www.hockeynz.co.nz/fih-nations-cup#thedraw