Black Sticks Women's tourny changes
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A schedule change for India and Korea has seen changes to the format for the Black Sticks Women’s Summer of Hockey in Dunedin.
Due to the recently announced World Cup qualifier India and Korea face logistical challenges and difficult scheduling commitments.
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Japan and the United States remain confirmed, alongside strong local opposition with NZA included to ensure a full four-team competition.
The revised event will continue to run across the original dates of 21–25 January 2026 and will now operate as a three-nation, four-team series at the Alexander McMillan Hockey Centre.
Each team will play each other once before progressing to a finals day, allowing for two matches per day and a full programme.
As an FIH-sanctioned event, all matches played between New Zealand, Japan, and the United States will count as official international test matches, while fixtures involving NZA will provide valuable high-level competition and depth to the tournament.
The event plays an important role in the Black Sticks Women’s preparation in a World Cup year, while also giving the local hockey community the chance to watch world-class athletes compete on home soil.
Updated Match Schedule:
Wednesday, January 21
4:30pm: Japan vs New Zealand A
6:30pm: Vantage Black Sticks vs United States
Thursday, January 22
4:30pm: Japan vs United States
6:30pm: Vantage Black Sticks vs New Zealand A
Saturday, January 24
2:00pm: United States vs New Zealand A
4:00pm: Vantage Black Sticks vs Japan
Sunday, January 25 – Finals Day
2:00pm: 3rd place vs 4th place
4:00pm: 1st place vs 2nd place