Hockey New Zealand is thrilled to announce the return of worldwide hockey to our house turf this summer time. The Vantage Black Sticks Ladies are set to compete within the Summer time of Hockey, a 4 Nations Event in Dunedin, Otago, from January 21–25, 2026 on the Alexander McMillan Hockey Centre.
Hosted in partnership with the Dunedin Metropolis Council and the Otago Hockey Affiliation, the occasion will deliver New Zealand, Korea, Japan, and the US collectively for a four-day, eight-match worldwide sequence, celebrating world-class hockey proper right here in Aotearoa.
“It’s nice to have house content material in January”, stated Head Coach, Phil Burrows. “We don’t usually get the prospect to play in New Zealand, so it’s a improbable alternative to showcase to our hockey group how we’re monitoring on the highway to the World Cup. After a profitable 2025, profitable each the Nations Cup and Oceania Cup, we’re keen to construct momentum and measure our progress early.”
The 4 Nations is not going to solely showcase the very best of girls’s hockey but additionally create a real pageant environment for followers. The occasion will function a Fan Zone, meals vans, native distributors, and stay leisure between matches. Turning the Alexander McMillan Hockey Centre right into a buzzing summer time vacation spot for the entire group.
After a packed worldwide calendar abroad, this occasion marks a particular homecoming for the Vantage Black Sticks Ladies. Taking part in in entrance of associates, household, and followers is a second the gamers and employees have been eagerly anticipating.
The Summer time of Hockey additionally strengthens New Zealand’s relationships throughout the worldwide hockey community, notably inside Asia and the North America. By internet hosting Korea, Japan, and the USA, the sequence deepens Hockey New Zealand’s partnerships and builds an vital pathway of competitors towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, fostering shared improvement and competitors alternatives within the lead-up to the subsequent Olympic cycle.
With eight worldwide matches throughout 4 action-packed days, followers can sit up for fast-paced competitors, family-friendly enjoyable, and an environment that celebrates every part nice about our recreation and our group.
Match Schedule:
Wednesday January 21
4.30pm: United States vs Korea
6.30pm: New Zealand vs Japan
Thursday January 22
4.30pm: United States vs Japan
6.30pm: New Zealand vs Korea
Saturday January 24 2.00pm: New Zealand vs United States
4.00pm: Japan vs Korea
Sunday January 25, The Summer time of Hockey Finals
2.00pm: third place vs 4th place
4.00pm: 1st place vs 2nd place
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