News & Updates

The World’s best master’s indoor hockey players are coming back to the UK, as World Masters Hockey ( WMH ) proudly announces that Indoor Hockey UK (IHUK) will host the 2026 Masters Indoor Hockey World Cup, once again at the David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham from 26 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 ! After the roaring success of the 2024 edition, Nottingham will once again transform into the epicentre of international masters indoor hockey. The second-time host city is ready to raise the bar even higher with more teams, more action and even more unforgettable moments. Confirming the hosts for this event, Ishbel Dickens, Chair of the WMH Events Committee, says “WMH is thrilled to be working with IHUK once again. We anticipate even more team entries in 2026. We have expanded the length of the Event and added Over 65 women’s and men’s teams. WMH looks forward to another highly organised and exciting Indoor World Cup. We hope to see you there.” “After the phenomenal atmosphere in Nottingham in 2024 it is fantastic to see WMH once again trust IHUK to bring a bigger and more exuberant event to players, officials and fans alike” says William Davey, Operations Director at Indoor Hockey UK. “David Ross Sports Village is the perfect stage for this global showcase of skill, camaraderie and lifelong love for the indoor game.” From Over 35’s to Over 65’s, 98 men’s and women’s teams from across the globe will compete for world titles in what promises to be a thrilling celebration of elite-level indoor hockey. Expect lightning-fast action, heart-stopping goals, and fierce international rivalries—all in the spirit of sportsmanship and community. As one of the UK’s leading sporting universities, University of Nottingham provides a top-tier venue that impressed in 2024. With cutting-edge facilities, great transport links, and a thriving hockey community, Nottingham is a city that knows how to host, loves the indoor game and is ready to deliver an even bigger and better tournament in 2026. Upon hearing of the event returning to Nottingham, Christine Bailey, Assistant Director of Sport at University of Nottingham said “We’re thrilled to welcome this incredible event back to David Ross Sports Village and University of Nottingham Campus. The 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup is set to be bigger than ever-before, with more teams participating than in previous editions of the competition. Hosting major events like this is not only a point of pride for Nottingham but also brings real benefits to our local community - from boosting local businesses to inspiring others to take part in physical activity and sport. We are looking forward to welcoming teams from across the world back to the city and our campus soon.” Full schedules, ticketing details and team announcements will follow in the coming months. For all updates, please visit the WMH website ( https://worldmastershockey.org ) , or the official event website: https://masters.indoorhockey.world

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!

Indoor Hockey UK is set to launch a new event in the indoor hockey calendar - the London Grand Slam - scheduled to take place at the K2 Arena in Crawley. This exciting addition aims to bring together teams from across the UK for 2 days of high-intensity competition

Registration to umpire, officiate or volunteer at the 2025 Derby Grand Slam is now open! As always we're on the look out for great people to join our event team. Whether you've been to our events before or new to the indoor hockey scene, sign up and get involved. We're one of the only events in England where you can complete initial indoor hockey umpire training, and be assessed for Level 1 and Level 2 awards! To sign up for the event, complete the form below. Ideally, we'll be looking for a team to cover all 3 days, but appreciate this may not work for everyone. Appointments for the event will be published by Wednesday 30 April 2025, and will be available to view by clicking here .

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as teams from across the UK go head to head in the highly anticipated 2025 Derby Grand Slam! This exciting event brings together the best of indoor hockey, showcasing fierce rivalries, incredible skills and non-stop action on the court. Whether you're a die-hard fan or only just starting out in the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to take part and experience the thrill of indoor hockey at one of the finest venues on offer. Don't miss out on the excitement - join us for a grand slam of unforgettable moments!

The Biggest Event Just Got Bigger

IT'S BACK!

IT'S BACK!

The East Area Series returns this season on the 9th & 10th December at UEA SportsPark

Our Derby Grand Slam is returning from Friday 2 June - Sunday 4 June 2023. This year's event will once again be held at Derby Arena, Pride Park - taking place at the end of the school half term holidays. More information about the event can be found below but remember to add to your calendars 19:00 on 1st February 2023 as team entry for the event will open , and we once again anticipate high take up from teams across all age groups.

Our biggest indoor hockey event is returning from 27 - 29 December 2022. This year's Championships will once again be held at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - one of the final events taking place at the park 10-years after the London 2012 Olympics. More information about the event can be found below but remember to add to your calendars 19:00 on 12th September 2022 as team entry for the event will open, and we once again anticipate high take up from teams across all age groups.