Para Hockey World Cup 2026
Belgium & Netherlands / August 20–24, 2026
For the first time in history, the Para Hockey World Cup is coming to Belgium and the Netherlands!
Over four days, the world’s best teams will gather at the club in Louvain-la-Neuve (and at Myra club in the Netherlands) to celebrate inclusive hockey through an exceptional competition.
➔ The final will take place on August 24 at the Belfius Hockey Arena, just before the Red Panthers match.
An event accessible to everyone
Accessibility
- Multiple accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities
- An approximately 200 m wide and safe route, with no stairs
- Clear signage with pictograms
- 2 accessible toilets with handwashing facilities
- Communication board with supported communication
- Sufficient volunteers who are clearly identifiable (green T-shirts with “Volunteer”)
- Accessible water point
- Possibility to watch the matches from pitch level, from the stands or from the dug-outs (covered areas without changes in level)
- Accessible food and beverage areas
- Different types of seating available in various locations
- Accessible Red Cross first aid area
- Several shaded areas (tents)
Participating teams
An international competition, two pools, one title.
The Para Hockey World Cup will bring together teams from all over the world. They will be divided into two pools, with each team playing against all others in its group.
Here is the list of participating teams:
- Italy
- Spain
- Bulgaria
- France
- Germany
- England
- Argentina
- Chile
- Ireland
- USA
- Zambia
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- India
Match schedule in Belgium
The tournament in Belgium will take place at: Louvain-la-Neuve Hockey Club, with classification matches & finals at the Belfius Hockey Arena (BE).
Each day will feature several matches in each pool.
Thursday 20 August
Louvain-la-Neuve
| Pool | Pitch | Time | Team1 | Team2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 10:00 | BELGIUM | UNITED STATES |
| A | 2 | 10:00 | ITALY | IRELAND |
| A | 1 | 11:15 | GERMANY | ZAMBIA |
| A | 2 | 11:15 | FRANCE | PAKISTAN |
| A | 1 | 15:00 | BELGIUM | IRELAND |
| A | 2 | 15:00 | ITALY | ZAMBIA |
| A | 1 | 16:15 | GERMANY | PAKISTAN |
| A | 2 | 16:15 | FRANCE | UNITED STATES |
Friday 21 August
Louvain-la-Neuve
| Pool | Pitch | Time | Team1 | Team2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 10:00 | GERMANY | FRANCE |
| A | 2 | 10:00 | IRELAND | UNITED STATES |
| A | 1 | 11:15 | BELGIUM | ZAMBIA |
| A | 2 | 11:15 | ITALY | PAKISTAN |
| A | 1 | 15:00 | GERMANY | UNITED STATES |
| A | 2 | 15:00 | ZAMBIA | IRELAND |
| A | 1 | 16:15 | ITALY | FRANCE |
| A | 2 | 16:15 | BELGIUM | PAKISTAN |
Saturday 22 August
Louvain-la-Neuve
| Pool | Pitch | Time | Team1 | Team2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 10:00 | ITALY | UNITED STATES |
| A | 2 | 10:00 | BELGIUM | GERMANY |
| A | 1 | 11:15 | FRANCE | IRELAND |
| A | 2 | 11:15 | PAKISTAN | ZAMBIA |
| A | 1 | 15:00 | FRANCE | ZAMBIA |
| A | 2 | 15:00 | UNITED STATES | PAKISTAN |
| A | 1 | 16:15 | BELGIUM | ITALY |
| A | 2 | 16:15 | GERMANY | IRELAND |
Sunday 23 August
Louvain-la-Neuve
| Pool | Pitch | Time | Team1 | Team2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 10:00 | PAKISTAN | IRELAND |
| A | 2 | 10:00 | ZAMBIA | UNITED STATES |
| A | 1 | 11:15 | ITALY | GERMANY |
| A | 2 | 11:15 | BELGIUM | FRANCE |
Monday 24 August
Belfius Hockey Arena
| Pool | Pitch | Time | Team1 | Team2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 2 | 12:55 | 7th POOLA | 8th POOLA |
| 9/12 | 1 | 12:55 | 5th POOLA | 6th POOLA |
| 5/8 | 2 | 19:05 | 3rd POOLA | 4th POOLA |
| Final | 1 | 19:05 | 1st POOLA | 1st POOLB |
A celebration of sport for everyone
Alongside the tournament, a full program of inclusive activities will take place throughout the week.
August 19 |
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August 20 |
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August 21 |
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August 22 |
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August 23 |
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August 21–23 |
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Contacts
For any questions:
justine.mahiat@hockey.be & alice.somerhausen@hockey.be
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