Lausanne, Switzerland – Anticipation is already building for the next chapter of the FIH Hockey Pro League! The 2026-27 season will begin on 8 December 2026 in Córdoba, Argentina, promising another festival of world-class hockey, fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments!

A total of 144 matches will be played as the world's best teams battle for the coveted Pro League title, with the season’s winners also securing a ticket to LA28!

Argentina will host the opening stage, with the Leonas – recently crowned women’s World Champions! - and Leones – who clinched the bronze medal at the World Cup - launching their campaigns in front of passionate fans against some of the strongest teams in world hockey: China (women), France (men) and Great Britain.

Spain will host the second stage - in Valencia - before the season continues in 2027 in Argentina, India, Australia, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

Commenting on the upcoming start of the new season, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “As the League of the Best unites the finest in our sport and the world’s top athletes, the global hockey community eagerly anticipates the start of the next season of the FIH Hockey Pro League!

On behalf of FIH, I would like to thank our athletes, National Associations, hosts, commercial partners, broadcasters, and fans for their continued commitment to making the Pro League an outstanding showcase for our sport.”

The opening matches will set the tone for another highly competitive season, with every point crucial in the race for the Pro League crown. Fans can once again expect fast-paced action, exceptional skill and compelling contests featuring Olympic, World Cup and continental champions.

The FIH Hockey Pro League offers a unique opportunity to follow the world's top teams throughout the season in a global celebration of elite hockey.

With every match carrying significance, every venue offering its own atmosphere and every team determined to make its mark, the 2026-27 season promises the excitement, drama and outstanding performances that have made the Pro League the League of the Best since 2019.

Participating teams, venues and dates (see match schedules for the Women’s League here and for the Men’s League here):

  • Argentina, Córdoba (8-13 December 2026) – Argentina, China (women), France (men), Great Britain
  • Spain, Valencia (14 - 22 December 2026) – Spain, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
  • Argentina, venue TBC (9-14 February 2027) – Argentina (women), India (women) & Germany (women)
  • India, venues TBC (13-28 February 2027) – India, Argentina (men), Germany (men), Great Britain, Spain
  • Australia, Gold Coast (13- 21 February 2027) – Australia, Belgium, China (women), France (men), Netherlands
  • Belgium, Wavre (12-27 June 2027) - Belgium, Argentina, Australia, China (women), Great Britain, India, France (men) & Spain
  • Germany, Berlin & Hamburg (12 -27 June 2027) – Germany, Australia, China (women), Great Britain, India, France (men)
  • Netherlands, Utrecht and Den Bosch (15-27 June 2027) – Netherlands, Argentina, Great Britain, India & Spain