The EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers (I and II) 2026 (Men & Women) will take place on the following dates at the venues stated below.

* EuroHockey Championship Men’s Qualifier I

Teams: CRO, CZE, ITA, POR, SCO, SUI, TUR, UKR

Venue: Rome (ITA)

Dates: 9th-12th July 2026

*The winner and runner-up qualify for the EuroHockey Championships, London, 2027; the remaining six sides will play in EuroHockey Championship II, 2027

** EuroHockey Championship Men’s Qualifier II

Teams: FIN, GIB, HUN, LTU, LUX, MLT

Venue: Helsinki (FIN)

Dates: 9th-12th July 2026

** The winner and runner-up qualify for the EuroHockey Championship II, 2027

*EuroHockey Championship Women’s Qualifier I

Teams: AUT, CRO, CZE, LTU, POL, SUI, TUR, UKR

Venue: Prague (CZE)

Dates: 9th-12th July 2026

*The winner and runner-up qualify for the EuroHockey Championships, London, 2027; the remaining six sides will play in EuroHockey Championship II, 2027

**EuroHockey Championship Women’s Qualifier II

Teams: GIB, HUN, LUX, FIN

Venue: Helsinki (FIN)

Dates: 9th-12th July 2026

** The winner and runner-up qualify for the EuroHockey Championship II, 2027

For more information on the EuroHockey Championship qualification system, click here

Notes:

• The withdrawal date for all tournaments in these competitions is 15th January 2026. Any National Association withdrawing after that date may be subject to a fine or other disciplinary action by EuroHockey. See current EuroHockey Regulations for further details.
• Minimum age is 15 years old on the 1st day of the event. The player must have a valid passport of the nation they represent.

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