"VAN" (Sports Desk - 15.06.2025) :: The logo of the next edition of the FIH Hockey World Cup that will take place in Belgium and Netherlands in August 2026 was revealed today during the FIH Hockey Pro League match Netherlands-Argentina (men) taking place in Amstelveen (Netherlands).
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup logo has a bold and vibrant identity inspired by the very essence of hockey. Fuelled by the sport’s speed, precision, and powerful sense of unity, the event’s branding comes to life through dynamic lines and circular forms that reflect the movement of the ball, the iconic D on the field, and the unstoppable rhythm of the game. This design goes beyond aesthetics—it captures the heartbeat of hockey and invites fans, players, and nations to unite in anticipation of a global celebration like no other. This is more than a tournament. This is hockey, together, on the world stage.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “The hockey world is very much looking forward to returning to Belgium and the Netherlands for the FIH Hockey World Cup next year! We are excited to bring all top athletes from the world to these two beautiful hockey nations. For our top stars in the world, it will be a moment of celebration, a moment of performance and a moment of togetherness in front of so engaged fans. I thank Belgium and the Netherlands for inviting the top athletes and providing the best opportunity for the fans.”
Serge Pilet, CEO of the Royal Belgian Hockey Association, said: "We are thrilled to finally be able to reveal the first official elements of the 2026 Hockey World Cup look & feel we will be organising together with our Dutch colleagues in August 2026. This is only a small part of a lot more to come! We’re committed to creating a spectacular and unforgettable experience for all hockey and sports fans across the globe."
Erik Gerritsen, CEO of the Dutch Hockey Association, added: "Finally, we can show the world more concretely what has already been done for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The creation of this look and feel characterizes the collaboration between the parties involved, such as the Belgian Hockey Association, Golazo and the FIH. We can't wait to reveal more and more information about the 2026 Hockey World Cup! I fully agree with my colleague Serge, that we want to make this event unforgettable for both hockey and sports fans around the world.”
The next edition of FIH’s most prestigious tournament will combine the Women’s and the Men’s World Cups. It will be played from 15 to 30 August 2026 in Wavre (Belgium) and Amstelveen (Netherlands). In addition to the host nations, Germany (women) and Australia (men) won their ticket to the World Cup via the FIH Hockey Pro League last season. Two more teams (a women's team and a men's team) will qualify through the Pro League this June. Then, the five Continental Championships – which are scheduled between July and September 2025 – will enable five other teams per gender to qualify. The remaining participating teams – seven per gender - will come from the World Cup Qualifiers which will take place next year, currently planned from 28 February to 8 March 2026. The draw to determine the 4 pools per gender for the group stage of the World Cup will happen shortly after these Qualifiers.
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