Work is well underway for the launch of our brand new action packed London Grand Slam! This event will bring together teams from across the UK, showcasing fierce rivalries and providing a great opportunity for teams to prepare for the official national hockey season.

There has been great interest in this event since the announcement, and we're expecting demands on entries to be high, so make sure you don't miss out on the excitement and join us for our brand new grand slam in October!

Dates & Age Groups

The 2025 London Grand Slam will take place on Sunday 19 October, Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October. The second weekend, coincides with a scheduled half term break in the English outdoor programme - according to the England Hockey Centralised Calendar.  Wherever possible, we have tried to make sure to avoid any clashes with the Centralised Calendar, by scheduling age groups on the most appropriate dates.

We will have 12 age groups participating, with Under 10's, Under 12's, Under 14's, Under 16's, Under 18's and Adults all taking place, with an equal male and female split.

All age groups will follow the England Hockey Club age brackets (from 1 September) and will take place on the following days:

Sunday 19 October 2025

Under 10 Boys & Girls Session 1 AM

Men's & Women's Session 2 PM

Saturday 25 October 2025

Under 12 Boys & Girls Session 1 AM

Under 16 Boys & Girls Session 2 PM

Sunday 26 October 2025

Under 14 Boys & Girls Session 1 AM

Under 18 Boys & Girls Session 2 PM

The warm up slot will be published before the event, and all teams should attend as this is the only time available for teams to warm up on the pitch.

A team managers briefing will take place 60 minutes before the games start for each age group and the team manager or coach, must attend. The match schedules for each age group will be available via the event hub. All timings are subject to change depending on the number of entries received but we will always look to try and fit the competitions within the published times above.

Venue

The K2 Arena, located in Crawley, is renowned for its versatile sports facilities. 10-minutes from London Gatwick Airport, the venue boasts three indoor hockey courts, ample free parking, an on-site café, and additional amenities such as a climbing wall, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room - providing a comprehensive experience for players and spectators alike. Having hosted the 2023 Indoor Hockey UK Championships, the feedback received after that event was so great we had to find a way to return to this spectacular and popular venue.

Entry Fees

This years entry fees will be set at £240 per team. We have tried to keep this years fee to a minimum, but as this is a new event and there may be some anomalies, we must ensure the event remains self funding at all times. We will be offering free spectator entry for this event, so we hope this works out to be the cheapest way for everyone attending. You will be able to enter this year's event from 19:00 on Monday 23 June via enter.indoorhockey.uk!

Officials & Volunteers

As always, we will be on the lookout out for a brilliant team of umpires, match officials and other workforce members. Those already registered will be able to enter their availability, and any new members will be able to sign up via My Hockey UK at the same time. Keep your eyes on our website and social media channels for more information throughout July on how to get involved!

Spectator Tickets

Due to the number of people that will be in attendance at the event and to ensure appropriate provisions are made for security and first aid, spectators will be required to get a ticket to enter the event. Tickets will be FREE for everyone attending. Spectator tickets will be released in August 2025 and available from our website via tickets.indoorhockey.uk