This year will have it all. It is not special only because of the World Cup. At the continental level, a lot will happen. Or rather, not just things—tournaments. And where there are tournaments, there are dreams.
The season will begin with the excitement of 32 teams (16 women’s and 16 men’s) aiming to qualify for the World Cup, and one of those competitions will have an American host: Santiago, Chile (from February 27 to March 8). On the men’s side, Los Leones are already qualified, while on the women’s side, Las Leonas and the United States have already secured their place in the ultimate goal. The teams looking to reach Belgium and the Netherlands 2026 will be Las Cimarronas of Uruguay, Las Diablas of Chile, and Canada. On the men’s side, the United States, Canada, and Chile will also have this opportunity.
In April, the Under-21 calendar gets underway: from the 7th to the 18th, Santiago will once again host the continental tournaments that will qualify teams for the 2027 Junior World Cups. Later, in June, the Hockey5s season kicks off in Montevideo. From June 1 to 8, fans will be able to enjoy the senior national teams battling to lift the Pan American Cup. Dates and venue for the U-18 tournament in this reduced format are still to be confirmed.
From July 24 to August 4, the spotlight will turn to the Central American and Caribbean Games in the beautiful city of Santo Domingo. Just a few days later, World Cup action will begin in Europe, where more Pan American nations are expected to be part of the global stage.
In September, Argentina will once again host an international event: from the 13th to the 22nd, the South American Games for senior teams—both women’s and men’s—will take place in Santa Fe.
In the second half of 2026, attention will also be on the teams competing in the Pro League, which for now include Las Leonas and Los Leones.
While the World Cup will naturally take center stage this season, many national teams that will not be part of that competition have other goals, different dreams, and their own ambitions—to step onto a podium, make history for their country, or improve past results.
Let it begin…
