England Masters 2025 – A Golden Year of Hockey

England Masters Hockey enjoyed one of its most successful years to date in 2025, with teams across all age groups delivering exceptional performances on the international stage. From Valencia to Ludwigsburg and Nottingham, England’s squads combined attacking firepower, defensive strength, and a true spirit of camaraderie to bring home a historic haul of medals.

Valencia 2025 – Double European Championships Success

England’s summer began in Valencia, Spain, where both the T2 (May) and T1 (June) European Masters Championships saw England shine across all categories.

Valencia T2 – O45 & O50 Age Groups

• Men’s O45 – Champions (32 goals scored, just 1 conceded)
• Women’s O45 – Bronze Medal (unbeaten with a +24 goal difference)
• Men’s O50 – Silver Medal (runners-up to the Netherlands)
• Women’s O50 – Silver Medal (unbeaten, narrowly edged out on goal difference)

Valencia T1 – O35 & O40 Age Groups

• Men’s O40 – Champions (dominant wins vs Ireland, Spain, and Scotland)
• Men’s O35 – Finalists (10–0 win over Italy among several standout results)
• Women’s O35 – Silver Medal (narrow 1–2 final loss to Germany)
• Women’s O40 – Top-Four Finish

Across both tournaments, England secured two European titles, reached five finals, and posted outstanding goal differences, cementing their position as one of Europe’s strongest Masters hockey nations.

Nottingham 2025 – World Masters Hockey European Championships

The European Championships returned to home soil this summer, with Nottingham hosting nearly 200 matches across 10 days of elite competition. The tournament brought together the very best of Masters hockey, delivering goals, drama, and unforgettable moments.

🏆 England’s Medal Haul

England teams delivered across the board, with standout results including:

• Women’s O55 – Gold (1–0 vs Germany)
• Men’s O60 – Gold (3–1 vs Netherlands)
• Women’s O60 – Gold (2–1 shootout win vs Netherlands)
• Women’s O65 – Gold (3–0 vs Netherlands)
• Spirit Men’s O55 – Gold (2–0 vs Southern Cross)
• Multiple silver and bronze medals across Spirit competitions and older age groups

Nottingham provided the perfect stage for England to showcase their depth, with big wins early in the tournament (including a 15–1 victory for the Women’s O65s against Belgium) and plenty of nail-biting finals decided in shootouts. The closing ceremony capped off a spectacular event that celebrated the best of Masters hockey.

Ludwigsburg 2025 – Clean Sweep of Gold

In August, England Masters achieved a historic clean sweep at the European Masters Championships for O65–O80 age groups in Ludwigsburg, Germany.

Medal Highlights:

• Men’s O65 – Gold
• Men’s O70 – Gold
• Men’s O75 – Gold
• Men’s O80 – Gold
• B Competitions – Silver & Bronze

England’s dominance was on full display, with all four top-category teams winning gold and the Spirit squads adding further medals to the tally. This result marked one of the most successful tournaments in England Masters history.

Key Takeaways from 2025

• Historic Success: England claimed multiple European titles across three major tournaments.
• Strength in Depth: From O35 to O80, England’s squads consistently reached finals and podiums.
• Attacking Power: Record-breaking scorelines and huge goal differences highlighted England’s offensive threat.
• Defensive Steel: Minimal goals conceded across all tournaments showed superb organisation and discipline.
• Momentum for the Future: These results build excitement and confidence heading into 2026 and beyond.

 A Year to Remember

2025 will go down as one of the most successful years ever for England Masters Hockey. From the sunshine of Valencia to the electric atmosphere of Nottingham and the clean sweep in Ludwigsburg, England’s players, coaches, and supporters have much to celebrate. The programme continues to set the standard for Masters hockey worldwide – and the future looks even brighter.