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This event is the top-level European indoor hockey championship for women, determining the continental champion of Europe in indoor hockey. Performance here can influence qualification for global competitions such as the Women’s FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. It also affects promotion/relegation: the lowest-placed teams drop to EuroHockey Indoor Championship II, while the best teams from that level are promoted.

The 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship is organized by the EuroHockey – the European hockey federation, the governing body for field hockey in Europe. Now, if you wonder how come that EuroHockey, as a field hockey body, organizes an indoor hockey championship, let’s start by answering that indoor hockey isn’t a separate sport from field hockey. It’s a recognized discipline (format) of the same sport, governed by the same international and continental bodies, developed as a winter, indoor adaptation of field hockey, mainly in Europe, to allow play when outdoor conditions were poor.

Venue, Competitor’s Structure, and Prize Pool Overview for the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship

The 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship will be held at the UNYP Arena, with the presence of 10 national teams in the competition, each bringing about 12–16 players (a typical number of players in an indoor hockey squad); individual team lists are expected to be published closer to the event. As is the case with all indoor hockey tournaments, a sports hall in Prague will have a hard surface with a smaller pitch and different boards/rules compared to outdoor field hockey.

No official prize money or prize pool for the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship has been published by either the EuroHockey or the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for the 2026 edition. Unlike some professional club tournaments with commercial prize money, this national team championship is primarily about titles, ranking points, prestige, and World Cup qualification rather than financial prizes. Federations may support teams via participation grants, ranking rewards, and funding structures internally.

Participating Teams in the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship and Qualification Overview

The following 10 national teams will compete in the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship in Prague:

• Austria (AUT)
• Belgium (BEL)
• Czech Republic (CZE)
• Spain (ESP)
• Germany (GER)
• Ireland (IRL)
• Lithuania (LTU)
• Poland (POL)
• Switzerland (SUI)
• Ukraine (UKR)

Note: Pool compositions will be determined later based on indoor world rankings and draw procedures.

Qualification for the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship is based on results from the previous cycle (2024). The top-8 teams from the 2024 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship automatically qualified for the 2026 edition. The top-2 teams from the 2024 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship II (the second tier) earned promotion to the 2026 top division. These are Ireland and Lithuania, whose results from the Galway tournament ensured their participation here. This system ensures a merit-based promotion and relegation structure between levels of European indoor hockey championships.

Structure and Match Format of the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship

The 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship consists of three main stages:

Group stage

• Dates: 15–16 January 2026
• Structure:
  • 10 teams split into two groups of five (Group A & Group B)
  • Round-robin format within each group
  • Each team plays four group matches

Classification & knockout stage

• Dates: 17 January 2026

After the group stage:

• Top teams from each group advance to the medal contention bracket
• Lower-ranked teams move to classification matches to determine final placements and relegation positions

Finals day

• Date: 18 January 2026
• Includes:
  • 5th–6th place match
  • Bronze medal match
  • Final

Match format

• Single matches only (no best-of series)
• Each match consists of:
  • Two halves of 20 minutes
  • Short halftime break
• If a knockout match is tied:
  • Decided by a penalty shoot-out
• Group-stage matches can end in a draw (points awarded accordingly)

Points system (group stage)

• Win: Three points
• Draw: One point
• Loss: 0 points

Final group standings are determined by:

1. Points
2. Goal difference
3. Goals scored
4. Head-to-head (if applicable)

Elimination & ranking logic

• Medal matches determine:
  • Champion
  • Runner-up
  • Third place
• Bottom-ranked teams after classification matches:
  • Are relegated to the next edition of the EuroHockey Indoor Championship II
• All teams play placement matches, ensuring a complete ranking from first to 10th

The 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship Favorites, Betting Options, and Where to Watch

Here are the tournament favorites

• Germany – the clear benchmark in European indoor hockey.
• Belgium – one of the fastest-rising nations in women’s hockey.
• Spain – traditionally strong in technical hockey.
• Czech Republic – as the host nation, Czechia benefits from home support and familiarity with indoor conditions.

Is betting available? Yes, but coverage is limited compared to major outdoor hockey events. Markets usually appear close to matchdays, not weeks in advance.

Typical betting markets:

• Match winner (including draw)
• Tournament winner / outright champion
• Group winner
• Total goals (over/under)
• Handicap betting (less common but sometimes available)

European-facing sportsbooks, i.e., platforms for sport betting in Europe, with strong Olympic or niche sports coverage, are the best betting locations. Also, specialist international bookmakers that list indoor hockey during continental championships are there, too

The official and primary option for watching the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship is EuroHockey TV (official streaming platform). Additionally, some participating countries may provide federation livestreams or public sports channels (especially for knockout matches). Coverage depends heavily on local media rights.

Pros and Cons of the 2026 Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship Favorites