Black Sticks Women to host tournament

NZ Sports Wire
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Black Sticks Women hockey — *The Black Sticks Women will face South Korea, Japan and USA in Dunedin in January. PHOTO: HOCKEY NZ*

Hockey New Zealand is thrilled to announce the return of international hockey to our home turf this summer.

The Black Sticks Women are set to compete in the Summer of Hockey, a Four Nations Tournament in Dunedin, from January 21–25 at the Alexander McMillan Hockey Centre.

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Hosted in partnership with the Dunedin City Council and the Otago Hockey Association, the event will bring New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and the United States together for a four-day, eight-match international series.

“It’s great to have home content in January”, said head coach Phil Burrows. “We don’t often get the chance to play in New Zealand, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase to our hockey community how we’re tracking on the road to the World Cup.

"After a successful 2025, winning both the Nations Cup and Oceania Cup, we’re eager to build momentum and measure our progress early.”

After a packed international calendar overseas, this event marks a special homecoming for the Black Sticks Women. Playing in front of friends, family, and fans is a moment the players and staff have been eagerly anticipating.

The Summer of Hockey also strengthens New Zealand’s relationships across the global hockey network, particularly within Asia and the North America.

By hosting South Korea, Japan, and the USA, the series deepens Hockey New Zealand’s partnerships and builds an important pathway of competition toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, fostering shared development and competition opportunities in the lead-up to the next Olympic cycle.

With eight international matches across four action-packed days, fans can look forward to fast-paced competition, family-friendly fun, and an atmosphere that celebrates everything great about our game and our community.