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Bisham Abbey: the engine behind English hockey

— CULT

English hockey is supported by one of the most professionalised structures in the world. England Hockey coordinates the national team and the club competitions, while the national programme operates under a dual structure in which English players move into the combined Great Britain team during Olympic cycles. The Premier Division forms the top of English club hockey, with traditional talent factories like Surbiton, Holcombe, East Grinstead and Beeston producing world-class players year-round.

What systemically sets England apart is the centralisation at Bisham Abbey, the full-time training centre where the national squads come together. Players train daily in an environment that integrates sports technology, medical support and tactical video analysis. This centralisation model is directly responsible for Team GB's Olympic gold in Rio 2016, a breakthrough under Danny Kerry that fundamentally changed British hockey culture.

Under head coach Kerry Williams, England prepares for the 2026 World Cup as winner of the FIH Qualifier in Hyderabad, where the team beat India 2-0 in the final. Sarah Jones leads the midfield, Lily Owsley is the forward who makes the difference in the circle, and the penalty-corner battery remains one of the strongest in the world. The combination of individual quality, tactical discipline and the Bisham Abbey infrastructure makes England a structural top-six nation and one of the most dangerous outsiders for a World Cup medal in 2026.

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Everything you want to know about hockey in England

— LAYERS

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website: September 2026

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National men's team

ranked 7 FIH

At the 2026 World Cup England are in Pool D, and the draw immediately produced a storyline. Alongside little Wales stand India and Pakistan, the two subcontinental powers that once took over the game British soldiers had exported. More pointed still: that same India knocked out the England core, who compete at the Olympics as Team GB, in the quarter-finals of both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. In Amstelveen the reunion awaits.

The dossier below tells how this team climbed back to the world top under Welsh head coach Zak Jones, who takes the penalty corners, and why captain Zach Wallace, who plays his club hockey at Bloemendaal, will feel half at home at the Wagener. Plus the honest question: can the country that invented modern hockey finally win a first World Cup medal?

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National women's team

ranked 7 FIH

The English team won the FIH Qualifier in Hyderabad convincingly and arrives in Amstelveen fully prepared. Under head coach Kerry Williams, England plays a high-pressing style born from the Danny Kerry legacy of Rio 2016. Sarah Jones leads the midfield, Lily Owsley is the attacking pivot and the penalty-corner structure ranks in the global top three.

What sets England apart is the combination effect of central training at Bisham Abbey with the weekly competition in the Premier Division. At the 2026 World Cup England plays in Pool D in Amstelveen against China, India and South Africa - a group in which England wants to claim the top spot immediately to force a favourable crossover position towards the semi-finals.

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National club competition

Screenshot of the competition site

website: September 2026

England's top flight is the England Hockey League Premier Division, twelve clubs in both the men's and the women's game. Since a restructure in 2022 the competition has been deliberately semi-professional and club-centric: the season runs from September to May in pools, the calendar is built so that internationals stay available for club weekends, and it ends in a single Finals Weekend rather than a drawn-out play-off. The Premier Division sits on top of a pyramid of 144 teams and roughly 3,200 players, and it decides which English clubs go to the Euro Hockey League.

Two clubs have defined recent seasons. Old Georgians beat Wimbledon 3-2 in the 2026 final for their fourth men's title in five years, settled by a Henry Croft penalty corner after David Ames had equalised in the last match of his career. Surbiton, hosting the weekend, took the women's title with a 4-2 win over the same opponent. Wimbledon losing both finals in one afternoon says a good deal about how narrow the gap at the top has become. Behind the leading pair, East Grinstead, Holcombe, Hampstead & Westminster and Beeston all recruit hard, and Teddington reached the Premier Division for the first time in the club's history for 2026-27.

Women
England Hockey League Premier Division

Reigning national champion: Surbiton (2025-26)

Standings coming

Men
England Hockey League Premier Division

Reigning national champion: Old Georgians (2025-26)

Standings coming

FIH certified hockey fields

115 certified (15 expired)

Category 2

22 certified (3 expired)

Fields for international and top-level national competitions.

  • Bowdon Hockey Club, Altrincham
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Wett Pro TTUK + 12mm In Situ
    Valid until: Aug 1, 2029
  • Bath University – Pitch 2, Bath
    Lano Sports
    S-tec orbion II is 10
    Valid until: Sep 4, 2028
  • University of Birmingham - Bournbrook Pitch 1 (West), Birmingham
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Wett Pro TTUK + 12mm In Situ
    Valid until: Jul 14, 2027
    Built by McArdle Sport-Tec
  • University of Birmingham - Bournbrook Pitch 2 (East), Birmingham
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Wett Pro TTUK + 12mm In Situ
    Valid until: Jul 14, 2027
    Built by McArdle Sport-Tec
  • Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Solution Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Mar 25, 2027
  • Old Loughtonians Hockey Club (Pitch 1), Chigwell
    Polytan
    Poligras Paris GT Zero 11-43 MB EL 10
    Valid until: Feb 5, 2029
  • Old Loughtonians Hockey Club (Pitch 2), Chigwell
    Polytan
    Poligras Tokyo GT 11-43 MB EL 15
    Valid until: Feb 5, 2029
  • Durham University, The Graham Sports Centre Pitch 2, Durham
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Turf Xcel Ultra
    Valid until: Jun 30, 2028
    Built by SIS Pitches
  • The Graham Sports Centre - Pitch H1, Durham
    Sports & Leisure Domo Sports Grass
    Domo FastPlay IS15
    Valid until: May 5, 2027
  • The University of Exeter, Exeter
    Polytan
    Poligras Tokyo GT 11-43 EL 10
    Valid until: Jun 30, 2028
  • University of Leeds, Weetwood Sports Park, Leeds
    TigerTurf
    Wett Pro TTUK + 12mm In Situ
    Valid until: Jul 15, 2029
  • Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre - Pitch 1 (Stadium), London
    Polytan
    Poligras Platinum CoolPlus 11-42 MB EL15
    Valid until: Apr 14, 2028
  • Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre - Pitch 2 (Training), London
    Polytan
    Poligras Platinum CoolPlus 11-42 MB EL15
    Valid until: Apr 14, 2028
  • Paddington Recreation Ground, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Solution Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Feb 23, 2028
  • Loughborough University Water based field, Loughborough
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Turf Xcel Ultra
    Valid until: Jun 5, 2029
    Built by SIS Pitches
  • Manchester Grammar School, Manchester
    Greenfields
    Greenfields TX Pro + PE08.7
    Valid until: Apr 15, 2028
  • Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre - Main Hockey Pitch, Marlow
    Polytan
    Poligras Platinum World Cup GT 11-40 MB EL 10
    Valid until: Nov 6, 2028
  • University of Nottingham, Nottingham
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Turf Xcel Ultra
    Valid until: May 21, 2027
  • Tonbridge School, Tonbridge
    Sports and leisure group
    Domo FastPlay IS 15
    Valid until: Sep 15, 2028
    Built by Cleveland Land Services ltd
  • Wakefield Hockey Club, Wakefield
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Solution Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Jun 22, 2029
  • University of Warwick, Warwick
    Fieldturf
    Hockey Gold Speed IS 15
    Valid until: Sep 25, 2027
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • Queen Ethelburgas College, York
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold WB
    Valid until: Nov 19, 2027
  • Latymer Upper School, Londonexpired
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Wett Pro EL12
    Expired: Jun 7, 2026
  • Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Shropshireexpired
    Polytan
    Poligras Platinum CoolPlus
    Expired: Nov 16, 2025
  • Epsom College, Surreyexpired
    Greenfields
    GreenFields TX Pro EL15
    Expired: Jul 16, 2026

Category 3

78 certified (9 expired)

Fields for lower-level national, regional and club play.

  • Timperley Sports Club, Altrincham
    TigerTurf
    EVO PRO + EL15
    Valid until: Aug 22, 2027
  • University of Bath, Bath
    Act Sports
    Xtreme Turf SD18T-MF EL15
    Valid until: May 28, 2028
  • Bedford Sports & Hockey Centre, Bedford
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218 24/16 EL15 SD
    Valid until: Jul 8, 2028
  • Bedford Sports & Hockey Centre (Pitch 2), Bedford
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218 24/16 EL15 SD
    Valid until: Jul 8, 2028
  • Sawyers Hall Community Sports Trust - Becket Keys, Brentwood
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Mar 12, 2028
  • Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bristol
    Lano Sport
    S-Tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Oct 11, 2026
  • Mangotsfield School, Bristol
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Pro v2 16-24 IS25
    Valid until: Sep 19, 2027
  • Redmaids High School, Bristol
    Act Sports
    Xtreme Turf SD18T-MF EL15
    Valid until: Jun 5, 2028
  • Yate Outdoor Sports Centre, Bristol
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Smart 18-17.5 IS15
    Valid until: Oct 30, 2026
  • Bromley High School, Bromley
    Edel Grass
    Edel ID. Sand Obscured EL 15
    Valid until: Aug 13, 2027
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play Ltd
  • Long Road College, Cambridge
    TigerTurf
    TT Evo Pro on 15mm Insitu shockpad
    Valid until: Jul 10, 2027
  • St Marys Playing Field, Cambridge
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Turf Xcel
    Valid until: Feb 20, 2028
    Built by SIS Pitches
  • Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch 1, Chelmsford
    Lano Sports
    Hockey Integration IS 15
    Valid until: Oct 3, 2026
  • Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch 2, Chelmsford
    Lano Sports
    Hockey Revolution IS 15
    Valid until: Oct 4, 2026
  • Chesham Grammar School, Chesham
    TigerTurf
    EVO PRO + EL15
    Valid until: Oct 23, 2027
    Built by MCARDLE SPORT-TEC LIMITED
  • The Queens School, Chester
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Sep 15, 2028
  • Chippenham Hockey Club, Chippenham
    Fieldturf
    Desso Trophy Pro V2 16-24 IS15
    Valid until: Aug 5, 2028
  • Coleraine Grammar School, Coleraine
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218 24/16 PFAL 10 SD
    Valid until: Jul 31, 2028
    Built by Haffey Sportsgrounds
  • Trinity School, Croydon
    Edel Grass
    Edel ID. Sand Obscured EL15
    Valid until: Sep 26, 2028
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Dauntsey's School, Devizes
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Sep 23, 2028
  • Eastbourne College, Eastbourne
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Oct 30, 2026
  • Kings Ely School, Ely
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Jul 17, 2029
  • The Kings School (Archdecon Meadow), Gloucester
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Pro 18-22.5 IS 15
    Valid until: Nov 22, 2026
  • Inverclyde Academy, Greenock
    Sports & Leisure
    Domo Hockey Xtreme MDC Ultra EL 15
    Valid until: Mar 21, 2028
    Built by Tony Patterson
  • Ormiston Maritime Academy, Grimsby
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218/ 24/16 EL 15 SD
    Valid until: Aug 15, 2028
  • Tormead School, Guildford
    Fieldturf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: May 29, 2028
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • The English Martyrs Catholic School, Hartlepool
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218 24/16 EL15 SD
    Valid until: Oct 2, 2028
  • Henley Hockey Club, Henley on Thames
    TigerTurf
    TT Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Oct 14, 2028
    Built by McArdle Sport-Tec
  • Gresham School, Holt
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Elite 2.0 16-24 is15
    Valid until: Aug 28, 2027
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • Hymers College, Hull
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Feb 18, 2028
  • Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch A, Ilford
    SIS Pitches
    Pro Hockey Mono 18
    Valid until: Oct 8, 2027
    Built by SIS Pitches
  • Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch B, Ilford
    SIS Pitches
    Pro Hockey Mono 18
    Valid until: Oct 8, 2027
    Built by SIS Pitches
  • Ben Rhydding Hockey Club, Ilkley
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Turf Xcel
    Valid until: May 22, 2027
  • Ipswich Hockey Club, Ipswich
    Lano Sports
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In Situ
    Valid until: Jun 16, 2028
    Built by Blakedown Sport & Play
  • Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster
    Lano Sport
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Oct 21, 2027
  • Kingsbridge Community School, Kingsbridge
    Act Sports
    #AllStar 22-260 ISR15 S
    Valid until: Sep 24, 2028
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Highfield & Brookham School, Liphook
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In situ
    Valid until: Feb 18, 2027
  • Edge Hill University, Liverpool
    Fieldturf
    Desso Trophy L IS15mm
    Valid until: Jun 11, 2027
  • University of Liverpool - Wyncote Sports Ground, Liverpool
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience ERGO-PE 8 CS
    Valid until: Feb 6, 2027
  • Battersea Park - Pitch 1, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Jun 8, 2029
  • Battersea Park - Pitch 2, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Jun 8, 2029
  • Eltham College, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Aug 19, 2027
  • Royal Holloway University, London
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold SD 15mm
    Valid until: Sep 17, 2027
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • Shene Sports Centre, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Jul 26, 2027
  • Teddington Sports Centre - Pitch 1, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS 15 (Multi-Sport)
    Valid until: Aug 29, 2027
    Built by Cleveland Land Services Ltd
  • Teddington Sports Centre - Pitch 2, London
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS 15 (Multi-Sport)
    Valid until: Aug 29, 2027
    Built by Cleveland Land Services Ltd
  • Loughborough University - EHB, Loughborough
    Polytan
    Poligras Terra CoolPlus 218 EL15
    Valid until: Apr 24, 2027
  • The University of Manchester (Pitch B) - Armitage Sports Centre, Manchester
    SIS Pitches
    SIS Hockey Elite
    Valid until: Oct 30, 2027
  • Harris Academy Morden, Morden
    Edel Grass
    Edel ID. Sand Obscured
    Valid until: Sep 12, 2027
  • Newcastle High School for Girls, Newcastle
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: May 28, 2029
  • Longbenton Sports Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience Ergo PE10
    Valid until: Aug 14, 2027
    Built by Cleveland Land Services
  • Newcastle Royal Grammar School, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Jul 8, 2028
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Tiger Turf
    TigerTurf Evo + EL15
    Valid until: Oct 2, 2026
  • Moss Farm Sports Complex, Northwich
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Apr 17, 2028
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Merchant Taylors School, Northwood
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In Situ
    Valid until: Sep 4, 2027
  • West Bridgford School, Nottingham
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Sep 10, 2028
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • St Olave's Grammar School, Orpington
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience ERGO PE 8 CS
    Valid until: May 27, 2028
    Built by Blakedown Sport & Play
  • Stoke Damarel Community College, Plymouth
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS 15
    Valid until: Mar 20, 2028
    Built by S&C Slatter
  • HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth
    Polytan
    Poligras SuperPlay CP 218 24/16 EL15 SD
    Valid until: Feb 10, 2029
    Built by McArdle Sport-Tec
  • Leighton Park School, Reading
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In Situ
    Valid until: Apr 4, 2027
  • Hartwoods Sports Ground (Reigate School), Reigate
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro
    Valid until: Jul 4, 2027
  • John Taylor School, Rugeley
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Smart V2 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Aug 8, 2028
  • Gore Court Hockey Club, Sittingbourne
    Sports and Leisure
    Domo Hockey Xtreme MDC M Insitu 15
    Valid until: Oct 1, 2026
  • King Edward VI School, Southampton
    FieldTurf
    Hockey Gold Pro 2.0 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Sep 2, 2027
    Built by S & C Slatter
  • Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Valid until: Jun 25, 2027
  • St Joseph's Catholic College, Swindon
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Pro v2 16-24 IS15
    Valid until: Aug 18, 2027
  • Taunton School -Field 1, Taunton
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In Situ
    Valid until: Aug 28, 2027
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Taunton School -Field 2, Taunton
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm In Situ
    Valid until: Aug 28, 2027
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Lord Williams School, Thame
    Leigh Spinners
    Sterling DuraMatch on EL15
    Valid until: Oct 9, 2028
  • Castle School, Thornbury
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Smart V2 16-20.5 IS15
    Valid until: Aug 26, 2028
  • Blundells School, Tiverton
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS15
    Valid until: Jul 31, 2028
  • Wakefield Grammar School, Wakefield
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo Pro TTUK + 15mm Insitu
    Valid until: Jul 17, 2027
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Queen Mary Grammar School, Walsall
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro EL15
    Valid until: Apr 16, 2029
    Built by Blakedown Sport & Play
  • The Priory Community College, Weston-super-Mare
    FieldTurf
    Desso Trophy Pro v2 16-24 IS15
    Valid until: Sep 20, 2027
  • Sir John Talbot School, Whitchurch
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS15 (Multi-Sport)
    Valid until: Feb 19, 2028
  • Worcester International Hockey Centre - Pitch 1, Worcester
    CCGrass
    FastPro HF13 + Insitu 15mm
    Valid until: Dec 16, 2026
  • Worcester International Hockey Centre - Pitch 2, Worcester
    CCGrass
    FastPro HF13 + Insitu 15mm
    Valid until: Dec 16, 2026
  • Wymondham College, Wymondham
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Integration Xperience IS 15 (Multi-Sport)
    Valid until: Jun 27, 2027
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Redmaid High School, Bristolexpired
    Act Global
    Xtreme Turf SD18T - MF EL15
    Expired: Jul 4, 2026
  • Stonyhurst College, Clitheroeexpired
    Tiger Turf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Expired: Jul 28, 2026
  • University of Leeds - Sports Park Weetwood, Pitch 2, Leedsexpired
    Lano Sports
    Hockey Solution IS15
    Expired: Aug 5, 2026
  • Blagdons Sports Ground, New Maldenexpired
    Lano Sport
    S-Tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Expired: Jul 18, 2026
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Northampton High School, Northamptonexpired
    Lano Sports
    S-tec Revolution Xperience IS 15
    Expired: Sep 5, 2026
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Sedbergh School - Pitch 1, Sedberghexpired
    Tiger Turf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Expired: Aug 15, 2026
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Sedbergh School - Pitch 2, Sedberghexpired
    Tiger Turf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Expired: Aug 15, 2026
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Shrewsbury School, Shrewsburyexpired
    Tiger Turf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Expired: Jul 20, 2026
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • King's School, Winchesterexpired
    Tiger Turf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Expired: Sep 9, 2026

Category 4

10 certified (1 expired)

Hockey turf with line markings so other sports can also be played.

  • Wixams Academy, Bedford
    TigerTurf
    Evo Pro + EL15
    Valid until: Nov 8, 2027
  • Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater
    Leigh Spinners
    Sterling DuraSF Academy
    Valid until: Jul 31, 2027
  • Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Brighton
    Polytan
    LigaGrass Pro R 218 20/16 EL 15 SD
    Valid until: Sep 23, 2028
    Built by Hunts Contractors
  • Blaise High School, Bristol
    Leigh Spinners
    Sterling DuraSF Academy
    Valid until: Oct 28, 2027
  • Coombe Dingle Sports Complex - Lower Pitch, Bristol
    Valid until: Aug 5, 2027
  • Orchard School, Bristol
    Leigh Spinners
    Sterling DuraSF Academy
    Valid until: Oct 29, 2027
  • University of Bristol - Pitch 1, Bristol
    Act Global
    Xtreme Turf SD18
    Valid until: Aug 5, 2027
  • Christ's Hospital School, Horsham
    TigerTurf
    TigerTurf Evo + EL15
    Valid until: Oct 24, 2027
  • Lipson Cooperative Academy, Plymouth
    Lano Sports
    Hockey Integration
    Valid until: Mar 4, 2027
  • Thomas Alleyne's High School, Uttoxeter
    Sports & Leisure
    Domo Hockey Xtreme MDC IS15
    Valid until: Dec 3, 2028
    Built by Cleveland Land Services
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sports Grounds, Bristolexpired
    Act Global
    Xtreme Turf SD18T - MF EL15
    Expired: Jul 9, 2026

Category 5

2 certified (2 expired)

Surfaces mainly intended for football that also allow basic development hockey.

  • Oasis Academy Croydon, London
    Condor Grass
    Polar 4010 P15
    Valid until: Oct 28, 2027
  • Queen Elizabeth High School, Wimborne
    CCGrass
    FastPro HF18 15mm
    Valid until: Oct 17, 2026
  • Kenilworth Academy East Pitch, Kenilworthexpired
    Edel Grass
    Edel Soccer Flashblade 40/15 E15-S
    Expired: Aug 23, 2026
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play
  • Kenilworth Academy West Pitch, Kenilworthexpired
    Edel Grass
    Edel Soccer Flashblade 40/15 E15-S
    Expired: Aug 23, 2026
    Built by Blakedown Sport and Play

Dry Turf field

3 certified

Fields with enhanced playing qualities without water, used for national and local competitions.

  • Down Grange Sports Complex, Basingstoke
    Polytan
    Poligras Paris GT Zero 11-43 MB EL10
    Valid until: Mar 20, 2027
  • Bath University – Pitch 2, Bath
    Lano Sports
    S-tec orbion II is 10
    Valid until: Sep 4, 2028
  • Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
    Polytan
    Poligras Paris GT Zero 11-43 MB EL 10
    Valid until: Sep 4, 2027
    Built by Hunts Contractors

Coaches

Coming soon

Referees

Coming soon

England hockey teams at the FIH WC 2026

— WK26
Pool DWomen

Amstelveen, Nederland

China
India
South Africa
Sun 16 August 10:00ENG4-0RSA
Tue 18 August 12:30ENG2-4CHN
Thu 20 August 15:00IND0-0ENG

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1CHN3210115+67
2IND312083+55
3ENG311164+24
4RSA3003215-130
Pool GPhase 2

England finished 3rd in Pool D and play in Pool G in phase 2. Their new opponents come from Pool A: Japan (3rd) and Chile (4th). Pool rival South Africa (4th in Pool D) is also in Pool G; that match was already played in phase 1. Pool G competes for places 9 to 16.

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1ENG3300113+89
2JPN311164+24
3RSA311147-34
4CHI3003310-70
Fri 21 August 09:30ENG4-1CHI
Sun 23 August 13:00JPN2-3ENG

Knockout phase

Places 9-12Thu 27 AugustENG3-1USA
Pool DMen

Amstelveen, Nederland

India
Pakistan
Wales
Sat 15 August 19:00ENG4-1PAK
Mon 17 August 15:00IND2-4ENG
Wed 19 August 12:30ENG8-2WAL

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1ENG3300165+119
2IND3201108+26
3PAK3012712-51
4WAL3012614-81
Pool EPhase 2

England finished 1st in Pool D and play in Pool E in phase 2. Their new opponents come from Pool A: Netherlands (1st) and Argentina (2nd). Pool rival India (2nd in Pool D) is also in Pool E; that match was already played in phase 1. Pool E competes for places 1 to 8, with the top two reaching the semifinals.

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1NED321084+47
2ARG320197+26
3ENG31117704
4IND3003612-60
Sat 22 August 19:00ENG1-3ARG
Mon 24 August 18:00NED2-2ENG

Knockout phase

Places 5-8Fri 28 AugustENG0-2AUS

Historical highlights England

— HIST

1886

Hockey Association founded

England founds the world's first national hockey federation.

1924

Co-founder of the FIH

England is among the founders of the Fédération Internationale de Hockey.

1975

First Women's World Cup (Mandelieu)

Participation in the very first women's field hockey World Cup.

2015

EuroHockey title in London

England wins the EuroHockey Championship at home.

2016

Olympic gold Rio (Team GB)

The combined British team wins gold under Danny Kerry; core from the English squad.

2018

World Cup bronze London

England takes bronze at the home World Cup.

2026

FIH Qualifier Hyderabad won

England beats India 2-0 in the final and qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.

2026

World Cup 2026

Women: 9th place. Men: 6th place.

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