2026 WOMEN’S FIH NATIONS CUP SQUAD HAS BEEN NAMED
Hockey New Zealand has named the Vantage Black Sticks Women squad set to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland next month.
The tournament will take place from 15–21 June 2026 at the North Harbour National Hockey Centre, bringing eight international teams to New Zealand for the country’s biggest international hockey event in nearly a decade.
“It’s an exciting time for hockey in New Zealand. Opportunities to host international tournaments on home soil don’t come around often, so it’s a great occasion for both the players and fans.” Said Head Coach, Phil Burrows.
The Vantage Black Sticks Women enter the tournament as defending champions after claiming the 2025 Nations Cup title and will now look to go back-to-back on home soil in front of New Zealand fans.
Vantage Black Sticks Women squad:
Anna Crowley, Britt Wang, Casey Crowley, Ella Hyatt-Brown, Emma Findlay, Grace O’Hanlon, Hannah Cotter, Hannah Gravenall, Holly Pearson, Josephine Murray, Julia Gluyas, Kaitlin Cotter, Liz Thompson, Mezzy Surridge, Millie Calder, Olivia Shannon, Paige Blake, Riana Pho, Ruby Baker, Tessa Reid
Phil Burrows is looking forward to seeing his group react under tournament pressure.
“For our group, it’s a valuable pressure tournament leading into the World Cup later this year, especially as defending champions with the expectations that come from playing at home. It’s also a special moment for Ruby Baker, who has thoroughly earned the opportunity to make her debut in front of a home crowd.”
Women’s match schedule (NZT):
vs Korea – 15 June, 6:00pm
vs Chile – 16 June, 6:00pm
vs France – 18 June, 6:00pm
All matches will be broadcast live and free on TVNZ+ for New Zealand viewers.
Hockey fans are encouraged to get behind the Vantage Black Sticks Women in person and help create a strong home atmosphere as the team pushes to defend its Nations Cup title.
Ticket options include session passes, day passes, tournament passes .
Tickets available here:
2026 Women’s FIH Nations Cup Tickets
Further tournament and event information can be found at:
FIH Nations Cup Event Hub