The EuroHockey Championships 2027 (Men & Women) will take on a new-look 12-team format for the event which will be played in England from late July to early August 2027.
As with previous editions, the event will also include the EuroHockey ID (Intellectual Disability) Championships, taking place alongside the elite competitions – celebrating hockey’s inclusive spirit and showcasing the sport’s commitment to equality and opportunity for all.
The expansion from eight to 12 teams is designed to create more competitive balance and meaningful matches across all ranking positions, while opening up the top tier to more nations eager to make their mark on the European stage.
The updated structure will be the same for both genders and will feature the 12 nations divided into four pools of three teams. It ensures every side has a clear pathway toward classification outcomes and future qualification opportunities.
The top six nations on the FIH world rankings following the 2026 World Cup will be split across Pools A and B, while Pools C and D will include the teams ranked seven to 12.
After the opening group phase, the competition will progress into quarter-finals, featuring:
- Winner of Pool A playing the winner of Pool D; Winner of Pool B faces the winner of Pool C
- Runner-up in Pool A plays third in Pool B; runner-up in Pool B plays third in Pool A
Teams finishing second or third in Pools C and D will move into Pool E, where they will compete for ninth to twelfth place.
That ninth-place finish will carry extra significance – influencing qualification for the next EuroHockey Championships and potentially impacting access to future FIH competitions.
EuroHockey Championship II and III events will now take place in late August 2027 with the entrants to be confirmed following the conclusion of next summer’s qualification events in Czechia, Italy and Finland.
