The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has officially opened the bidding process for hosting the next edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in 2029.
The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup is the pinnacle of global indoor hockey. It is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere, where agility, precision, and teamwork take centre stage. Played on a smaller field with boards lining the boundaries, the indoor format elevates the intensity and makes for edge-of-the-seat action that captivates fans worldwide.
In 2025, Poland and Germany won the last Women’s and Men’s editions, respectively.
Event Window
The joint event with the Men’s & Women’s competitions are scheduled to be played in January/February 2029.
How to Apply
National Associations interested in hosting are invited to submit their bids by completing the official bidding questionnaire: https://fih.formstack.com/forms/fih_ihwc2029_bid_questionnaire
The bid manual, hosting obligations, and event manual are available for download on the FIH website to assist interested hosts in preparing their submissions. To access them please click here.
Deadline
The deadline for submission of the completed bidding questionnaires and supporting documents is 30 September 2026. FIH reserves the right not to consider any bidding questionnaire received after this date.
