A new era in women’s hockey begins in just a few days as the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2, is all set to take place in Wałcz, Poland from 16-22 June 2025. As a vital stepping stone towards the top tier of international hockey, this event offers an unmissable opportunity for ambitious teams to prove their mettle on the global stage.
This brand-new tier of the FIH Nations Cup competition provides a structured pathway for developing and emerging teams to eventually climb towards the FIH Pro League. With only one promotion spot available from this tournament to the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, every goal and every game will be fiercely contested.
Poland Takes Centre Stage
Wałcz, Poland has a rich sporting culture with the city being a hotbed of sporting activities, in addition to being the country’s major sporting hub due to its famed Olympic Training Center, the home of Polish Olympians across various disciplines. After successfully hosting the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Gniezno last year, Poland is ready to welcome the global hockey community with open arms and a spirit of competition.
Teams to Watch
The eight participating teams represent the next wave of talent in women’s hockey. Each nation arrives with determination, sharp tactics, and a hunger for international success. Whether it’s seasoned teams seeking redemption or rising nations aiming to turn heads, every match will carry the weight of ambition.
Expect dynamic clashes, fast-paced action, and standout performances from future stars aiming to make their mark on the international scene.
Pool A – Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Uruguay
Pool B – Czechia, France, Italy, Wales
Tournament Schedule
Each team will play round-robin matches within their pool, followed by classification matches, semi-finals, and the final. All-European Pool B matches between Italy vs Wales and France vs Czechia will start us off on 16 June, to be followed by Pool A match featuring South Africa vs. Uruguay, before the final match of opening day between hosts Poland and Malaysia.
The pool stage matches will be played on 16, 17 and 19 June, followed by the classification matches and medal matches on the 21 and 22 June.
What’s at Stake
The winner of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 Poland 2025 will earn promotion to the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, inching one step closer to the prestigious FIH Hockey Pro League, the “League of the Best”! With the chance to rise through the ranks and eventually compete against the world’s elite, the significance of this tournament cannot be overstated.
Where to Watch
Watch all the matches from the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 Poland 2025 LIVE by signing up to the new reimagined version of the Watch.Hockey platform.
Source: FIH.hockey
