2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor

The World Returns to Nottingham: 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup Set for March Showdown

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