Indoor Hockey UK is delighted to announce that the 2026 Indoor Hockey UK Championships will return to the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham from 27-30 December 2026!

We're already looking ahead to this year's event which promises to be bigger and louder than ever - as there are some exciting changes planned.

Team run-outs are back!

One of the most popular features of the Championships is making a return in 2026.

This year, we'll be brining back our competition introduction and team run-outs, giving every team teh opportunity to experience that big-event atmosphere as they take to the court!

Expect music, lights, introductions, big screens and plenty of noise, as the teams make their way onto the court - helping make the Championships feel like the makor event it is.

Three courts. Closer to the action

For 2026, we're mkaing a change to the way the venue is laid out.

Rather than operating four courts as in previous years, the Championships will run across three courts, with bleacher seating for spectators installed across the fourth court.

This will bring over 1,000 spectators much closer to the action, creating a more exciting atmosphere around the courts, while providing a dedicated area for supporters to watch the competition.

With three courts still running throughout the event, there will be no shortage of hockey - but the new layout should make the Championships feel more like a major spectator event!

Four Days. Ten Competitions

The Championships will once again feature 12 competitions of different ages and gender. They are scheduled to take place as per below:

Day 1 - Sunday 27 December 2026

• Under 14 Girls (20 Teams max) - Warm up: from 12:00. Games Start: at 13:00. Presentations at: 20:00.

Day 2 - Monday 28 December 2026

• Under 12 Girls (16 Teams max) - Warm up: from 08:00. Games Start: at 09:00. Presentations at: 14:30.
• Under 16 Boys (10 Teams max) - Warm up: from 14:00. Games Start: at 15:00. Presentations at: 21:30.
• Under 16 Girls (10 Teams max) - Warm up: from 14:00. Games Start: at 15:00. Presentations at: 21:30.

Day 3 - Tuesday 29 December 2026

• Under 12 Boys (16 Teams max) - Warm up: from 08:00. Games Start: at 09:00. Presentations at: 14:30.
• Under 18 Boys (10 Teams max) - Warm up: from 14:00. Games Start: at 15:00. Presentations at: 21:30.
• Under 18 Girls (10 Teams max) - Warm up: from 14:00. Games Start: at 15:00. Presentations at: 21:30.

Day 4 - Wednesday 30 December 2026

• Under 14 Boys (20 Teams max) - Warm up: from 08:00. Games Start: at 09:00. Presentations at: 16:00.
• Men's (10 Teams max) - Warm up: from 15:30. Games Start: at 16:30. Presentations at: 21:50.
• Women's (6 Teams max) - Warm up: from 14:00. Games Start: at 15:00. Presentations at: 21:50.

Team entries open 1 September

Team entries for the 2026 Championships will open at 7pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026. The cost of entry will be £270 per team. This is a slight increase on last year, but takes into account the reduction in the total number of teams we can accommodate and the cost of inflation.

With places expected to be in high demand, teams are encouraged to get their entries in as soon as registration opens.

Spectator Tickets

As previously announced, there will be a charge for spectators attending the Championships. Spectator entry will cost £4 per person, per day.

Every player will receive one free spectator ticket, allowing them to bring a supporter with them at no additional cost.

The spectator charge will help us continue to provide a safe, professionally managed event while investing in the experience for players, teams and supporters.

Team entries open 1 September

From 27–30 December, Nottingham will once again become the home of Indoor Hockey UK, bringing together teams from across the country for four days of competition, atmosphere and some of the best indoor hockey in the UK.

With the return of team run-outs, a new spectator seating layout and plenty of hockey across three courts, the 2026 Indoor Hockey UK Championships are set to be bigger, louder and closer to the action than ever.