Welcome to WSG Hockey

Name: WSG Hockey Supporters
Start: 2026-10-22T12:54:44-07:00
End: 2026-10-22T12:54:44-07:00

The World School Hockey Championships is the world’s premier international school hockey tournament, incorporating three days of action into one unforgettable sporting and cultural experience.

The Championships are held in October at AMHC Westerpark in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and allow students the unique opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage.

WSG Hockey 2027 is set to take place between 22-24 October, with parents, guardians, and spectators welcome to attend and celebrate the incredible talents of our young players. Those looking to do so can find all the necessary information below…

Travel and Accommodation Tips

Supporters are advised to fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport wherever possible
Parents and spectators may stay in our official event accommodation during the event, though separate from school groups
WSG will provide official parents & spectators accommodation options and packages in advance of the Championships
Parents of participants from local schools - and those making their own accommodation arrangements - may also attend

Key Event Information

Parents, guardians, and supporters are welcome to attend The World School Hockey Championships free of charge and should familiarise themselves with the following information…

Spectators may attend WSG Hockey on all three competition days free of charge. Bleacher seating is available courtside for our main field on a first come, first served basis.

AMHC Westerpark is located at the following address: Sportpark Spieringhorn 5, 1043 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands.

There is a large free car park on-site at AMHC Westerpark. Public transportation to the venue from the city centre is possible with regular trains running from Amsterdam Central to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

Our show field will be live streamed every day, with around 30 matches streamed over the course of the weekend. We will endeavour to ensure every school is featured at least once. The matches will be free to view on the WSG YouTube Channel. A selection of matches will also be filmed, to be made available on playback after the event.

Additionally, supporters can stay up-to-date with all the action via our social media channels.

Event Schedule

Schools arrive in Amsterdam & check in
Opening ceremony
WSG Hockey All Star Matches

WSG Hockey group matches
Optional excursion (Schedules permitting)

WSG Hockey group matches
WSG Hockey finals
Awards ceremony

Optional excursion
Schools check out & depart Amsterdam

Spectator Guidelines

To ensure the smooth running of WSG Hockey, attending spectators should follow instructions from event staff and security personnel at all times.

Attendees should remain in areas designated for parents, guardians, and supporters at all times, and should refrain from attempting to interfere with participant activities.

Decisions made by Event Officials are final, and any abuse towards staff, coaches, athletes, or other personnel will not be tolerated.

We look forward to welcoming you and working together to create a positive, celebratory atmosphere in which the next generation of golfers can flourish on the world stage!

FAQs

Spectators can attend the event for a small fee. Ticketing information will be available in due course.

WSG will provide parents and spectators with accommodation options and packages, these will be available from your WSG event manager when they are live.

Unfortunately only students and staff are permitted to attend the excursions.

No, parents are not permitted to stay in the hotel with the students.

Have a question?

If you have any questions about WSG Hockey or how to attend as a spectator, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Fill out our online form and a member of the WSG team will get back to you with more information.

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