We celebrate 2025 and look ahead to the events of 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Field Hockey Canada celebrates a year marked by success in domestic events, international competitions, community leadership and milestone moments. Clubs, provinces, universities, volunteers and athletes united to strengthen the trajectory and improve the sport at every level.
Field Hockey Canada’s domestic calendar continues to grow, anchored by national championships for U18, U16, masters and college athletes. These events remain vital to athlete development and community connection. The National Championships this summer in Brampton was a highlight, with nine U18 teams and thirteen U16 teams. BC Blue captured the U16 and U18 girls titles, while Quebec claimed U16 boys. For many athletes, these championships open doors to NextGen training and youth national team opportunities. Susan Ahrens, CEO of Field Hockey Canada, reflected on the excitement of building a national trajectory through youth development.
“When I look at our youth national teams and see our youth national teams go abroad to play, I am reminded of the growing strength and spirit of our hockey community from coast to coast. Our progress is a true collective effort, powered by volunteers, families, coaches, officials and partners who believe in improving the sport.”
The 2025 U SPORTS Championship, hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island, marked a milestone for Atlantic Canada. Supported by Field Hockey PEI and a dedicated host committee, the event delivered exceptional experiences and unprecedented regional visibility. The last time the University Championships were hosted in Atlantic Canada was in 2002, when the event was held in Halifax. The tournament was also hosted in Halifax in 1991 and 1976.
Off the field, the social element and impact on the community was enormous. On the field the game was great in all conditions. York University winning their first ever program title and UPEI capturing the bronze in dramatic fashion on home soil was a special note to end on.
“The U SPORTS Championship at UPEI was a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with passion and purpose,” said Hailey Yhap, Events and Engagement Officer for Field Hockey Canada.
It wasn’t just domestic competition that Field Hockey Canada was busy with in 2025. After focusing on hosting major continental championships (IPAC and JPAC) internationally in 2024, FHC built on this success by hosting the annual international Indoor DOG series in Toronto, ON. This event has become an annual fixture on the calendar and hosting rights alternate between Canada and the US. This year, Canada took the opportunity to expand the series to include national junior, senior and masters teams. A total of 12 national indoor teams thrilled local support in a demonstration of indoor excellence.
Internationally, Field Hockey Canada was as busy as ever. Our senior women took part in the Nations Cup and the Pan American Cup, while our men took part in the Pan Am Cup and the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Our juniors were busier than ever with two major events in six months, putting in great performances at the Junior Pan American Games in the summer and the Junior World Cup in December. In addition to the expansion of the Can Am Indoor Series and our annual youth tours to Europe, Field Hockey Canada supported a total of 15 international tours during the year.
Looking ahead to 2026
Next year brings big events to the west: U18 Nationals in Surrey, BC, and U16 Nationals in Calgary, ABin addition to U SPORTS and masters and international tournaments, such as the Sikh Games. Internationally, our national senior teams are preparing for a World Cup year. Both teams will take part in the World Cup qualifiers in early March, while the World Cup will take place in August. Our junior national teams will play in the Junior Pan American Championships, and our masters teams will compete in the Masters World Cup.
As 2025 comes to a close, Field Hockey Canada would like to thank everyone who made this year possible. Together we look forward to an exciting 2026 and the continued growth of Canadian hockey.
Event calendar 2026 at a glance
| DATES | PROGRAM | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5-25, 2025 | National women’s team | WNT training tour | Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| March 1-8, 2026 | National women’s team | World Cup qualifier | Santiago, Chile |
| March 1-8, 2026 | Men’s National Team | World Cup qualifier | Santiago, Chile |
| March 13-15, 2026 | National indoor teams | DOG Indoor series | Mount Olive, NJ |
| March 26-31, 2026 | Indoor Masters teams | World Indoor Masters Championship | Nottingham, United Kingdom |
| Match 26-29, 2026 | National women’s team | Kaardenkamp | Vancouver, B.C |
| March/April to be determined | National youth teams | International youth trips | Locations to be determined |
| April 7-18, 2026 | Men’s National Junior Team | Junior Pan American Championship | Santiago, Chile |
| April 7-18, 2026 | National junior women’s team | Junior Pan American Championship | Santiago, Chile |
| July 21-26, 2026 | U18 provincial teams | FHC Nationals | Surrey, B.C |
| August 4-9, 2026 | U16 Provincial Teams | FHC Nationals | Calgary, AB |
| August 6-16, 2026 | Masters National Teams | World Masters Cup | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| August 6-16, 2026 | Masters National Teams | World Masters Cup | Brasschaat, Belgium |
| August 15-30, 2026 | National women’s team | FIH Hockey World Championship | Belgium/Netherlands |
| August 15-30, 2026 | Men’s National Team | FIH Hockey World Championship | Belgium/Netherlands |
| Sept/Oct to be determined | Men’s National Team | Kaardenkamp | Vancouver, B.C |
| Oct/Nov to be determined | University women’s hockey | USPORTS Championship | Location to be announced later |
| October 30 – November 13 | Youth national team | Youth Olympic Games | Dakar, Senegal |
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