Holland Elite is delighted to confirm that the Holland Elite Hockey Cup Eindhoven U12 Girls 2026 is officially fully booked and ready for next week! The second edition of the Holland Elite Hockey Cup will take place on 5 and 6 April 2026 in Eindhoven and once again brings together an outstanding international field, underlining the tournament’s strong reputation within elite youth hockey.
With teams travelling from England, Belgium, South Africa and the Netherlands, the upcoming edition of the Holland Elite Hockey Cup promises two days of high-level competition, professional organisation and an international atmosphere that has become a trademark of Holland Elite events.
A Proven International Youth Hockey Event in Eindhoven
The Holland Elite Hockey Cup Eindhoven has grown steadily into one of the high-level U12 Girls tournaments in Europe. Now entering its second edition, the event continues to attract top clubs and academies that value quality opposition, excellent facilities and a well-structured tournament format.
Eindhoven provides the ideal setting for this level of competition. Matches will be played on high-quality water-based pitches, including the main pitch where HC Oranje-Rood’s first teams also compete at the highest level in the Netherlands. This elite playing environment offers young players the chance to perform on the same surfaces used by top-level senior hockey.
Tournament Format and Structure
The tournament features 16 teams, divided into four pools of four. Following the pool phase, teams progress into quarter-finals, semi-finals and ultimately the final. This structure ensures that every team remains competitively engaged throughout the weekend and plays multiple meaningful matches.
The full tournament schedule, pool standings and live results will be available throughout the event via Tournify: https://tournifyapp.com/live/u12hehc2026
This platform allows teams, staff and supporters to follow fixtures, results and progression through the knock-out stages in real time.
Confirmed Groups
The international strength of the tournament is clearly reflected in the confirmed Group allocations:
This mix of domestic powerhouses and international challengers guarantees a competitive and diverse tournament, offering young players valuable exposure to different playing styles and hockey cultures.
Elite Standards On and Off the Field
As with all Holland Elite events, the focus extends beyond the pitch. Participating teams will stay at carefully selected hotels, including Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven and NH Hotel, ensuring comfort, recovery and smooth logistics throughout the weekend.
The Holland Elite Hockey Cup is organised on behalf of Sjoerd Marijne, FIH Coach of the Year 2021, and Raoul Ehren, 14-time national champion with HC Den Bosch and current head coach of the Dutch women’s national team. Their involvement reflects the ambition and professional standards that define the Holland Elite Hockey Cup.
Media Coverage and Professional Photography
To capture the intensity, emotion and special moments of the tournament, professional photography will be present throughout the weekend. All photos will be uploaded to GeoSnapshot, allowing players, teams and families to easily view and access images from the event.
This ensures that memories from the tournament extend far beyond the final whistle.
Building on a Strong Legacy
The previous edition once again demonstrated the tournament’s quality. HC Knole Park claimed the title, finishing ahead of Surbiton HC in second place, while HC Oranje-Rood secured third. These results underline the consistently high standard of competition and the international appeal of the event.
With the 2026 edition fully booked and interest continuing to grow year after year, the Holland Elite Hockey Cup Eindhoven remains a key reference point for elite U12 Girls hockey in Europe.
Although the Holland Elite Hockey Cup 2026 is now fully booked, interest in future editions continues to rise. If your club was unable to secure a spot this year but would like to be involved in future Holland Elite tournaments or international tours, we encourage you to get in touch.
Holland Elite organises multiple elite youth events and bespoke international hockey tours throughout the year. We are always happy to explore how we can support your team’s development ambitions and help you access top-level international competition.
