The 2026 Indoor Hockey UK Derby Grand Slam once again brought together the very best of indoor hockey for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday weekend, with Derby Arena hosting three days of fast-paced action, fantastic competition and an outstanding celebration of the sport.

From the first warm-up sessions on Saturday morning to the final medal presentations on Monday evening, the Arena was alive with energy as players, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters came together from across the United Kingdom to enjoy one of the biggest events on the indoor hockey calendar.

The Grand Slam continues to grow year after year, and the 2026 edition demonstrated exactly why it has become a highlight of the indoor season.

A Festival of Indoor Hockey

Across the weekend, Derby Arena welcomed competitions from Under 10 through to adult hockey, with three competition pitches in operation throughout the event.

Hundreds of matches were played across the three days, with every game contributing to an exciting festival atmosphere that celebrated participation, development and high-performance indoor hockey. The event schedule began with the Under 10 competitions on Saturday morning and continued almost non-stop throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

Whether it was a player's first experience of indoor hockey or a team competing for a Grand Slam title, every match was played with passion, determination and respect.

The 2026 Derby Grand Slam was another event of remarkable scale, featuring:

🏑 Competitions across multiple junior and adult age groups

🥅 Hundreds of matches played over three days

👥 Hundreds of teams and thousands of players

📍 Three competition pitches operating throughout the weekend

🏅 Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded across every competition

👨‍⚖️ A dedicated team of umpires, technical officials and event volunteers ensuring every match was delivered to the highest standard

While the hockey was fiercely competitive, the event remained true to the values of the game, combining outstanding performances with excellent sportsmanship throughout.

Behind Every Match

Events of this size simply wouldn't happen without an extraordinary team working behind the scenes.

Our sincere thanks go to every volunteer, umpire, technical official, medical volunteer, photographer, event volunteer and member of the Indoor Hockey UK workforce who gave up their Bank Holiday weekend to help deliver another outstanding event.

Months of planning culminated in three days of seamless competition, with every individual playing their part in creating an event that players and clubs can be proud to be part of.

Congratulations to Every Team

Congratulations to every club that took part in this year's Derby Grand Slam.

Whether lifting a trophy, winning a medal or simply enjoying the opportunity to compete against teams from across the country, every player contributed to another fantastic weekend of indoor hockey.

The standard of hockey on display was exceptional throughout, highlighting the continued growth of the indoor game across the UK.

Looking Ahead

As another successful Derby Grand Slam comes to a close, planning has already begun for the next edition.

Each year the event continues to evolve, with Indoor Hockey UK committed to providing the very best experience for players, officials, volunteers and spectators alike.

Thank you to everyone who travelled to Derby, supported the event and helped make the 2026 Derby Grand Slam another memorable chapter in the story of Indoor Hockey UK.

We can't wait to welcome you back next year.