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In-depth analyses and background stories

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Watch hockey? Follow every match that matters!

From your own club on Saturday to the 2026 World Cup: this guide shows where to watch all the hockey that matters, for free or behind the paywall.

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How do I become a complete hockey player?

What makes a complete hockey player? The five elements every top player works on, from mini-hockey to the national team. A roadmap for players and parents, based on the KNHB development vision and sports science.

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Hockey World Cup 2026: Together for Glory

From August 15 to 30, 2026, 32 teams compete for the world title in Amstelveen and Wavre. A complete preview of the women's and men's tournament, including pool draws, qualification results, Pro League standings and the Dutch squads.

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Hockey Turf Development: Water irrigated, Sand & Hybrid

From water-based pitches to waterless hockeyfields: how FIH standards, European microplastics legislation and a new generation of synthetic turf are shaping the future of the sport.

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Olympic Gold: Dutch Hockey Men Triumph in Paris 2024

How the Dutch men's hockey team reclaimed Olympic Gold after 24 years. From the pain of Tokyo to the triumph of Paris — the complete story.

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