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| DUNEDIN PLAYS HOST TO THE VANTAGE BLACK STICKS & SUMMER OF HOCKEY |
| This January, Dunedin becomes the home of world-class hockey as the Vantage Black Sticks Women will compete in the Summer of Hockey, a Four Nations Tournament featuring New Zealand, Korea, Japan, and the USA.
From 21–25 January, the Alexander McMillan Hockey Centre will transform into a true festival atmosphere for fans, with eight international matches.
The Vantage Black Sticks are excited about playing in front of a home crowd and are getting ready to showcase how they’ve been tracking on the road to the World Cup.
Match Schedule (January 21–25, 2026)
Wednesday Jan 21
4:30 PM – USA vs KOR
6:30 PM – NZL vs JPN
Thursday Jan 22
4:30 PM – USA vs JPN
6:30 PM – NZL vs KOR
Saturday Jan 24
2:00 PM – NZL vs USA
4:00 PM – JPN vs KOR
Sunday Jan 25: Finals Day
2:00 PM – 3rd/4th Place
4:00 PM – 1st/2nd Place Final
Lock in Earlybird Prices – Ends 21 November!
Grab your tickets now before prices rise.
Earlybird Single Game (19–21 Nov):
- Adult: $22.50
- Child (5–15): $4.50
- Family: $49.50
From 22 Nov, standard pricing applies:
- Adult: $25 | Child: $5 | Family: $55
Series Pass (4 match days):
- Adult: $75 | Child: $15 | Family: $165
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| VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN HEAD TO MALAYSIA FOR THE 2025 AZLAN SHAH CUP |
| The Vantage Black Sticks Men have departed New Zealand to head to the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup being held in Malaysia this month. From 23–30 November, they’ll face off against some of the world’s top hockey nations including Malaysia, Korea, Canada, India, and Belgium.
With the Junior Hockey World Cups taking place around the same time, all U21 Black Sticks players are unavailable for selection. This opens the door for several returning players to seize an important opportunity ahead of next year’s FIH Men’s World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
MATCH SCHEDULE (NZT)
Sunday 23 November – v Malaysia – 11:00 PM NZT
Monday 24 November – v Korea – 9:00 PM NZT
Wednesday 26 November – v Canada – 9:00 PM NZT
Thursday 27 November – v India – 11:00 PM NZT
Saturday 29 November – v Belgium – 11:00 PM NZT
All matches will be available to watch on TVNZ+
For the full squad list, check out the full article below. |
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| 2025 PREMIER HOCKEY LEAGUE STACKED WITH VANTAGE BLACK STICKS |
| The 2025 Premier Hockey League (PHL), Aotearoa’s elite domestic hockey competition, is well underway with two weekends and three rounds already complete.
This season is showcasing the very best of New Zealand hockey, including 42 current Vantage Black Sticks, 20 women and 22 men, spread across the four competing franchises.
More than a battle for national supremacy, the league is a celebration of the sport’s future. With matches played across five weekends, fans are witnessing the next generation of Vantage Black Sticks stepping up alongside seasoned internationals.
Games are taking place across the motu, from Whangarei to Dunedin, bringing top-tier hockey to communities nationwide. Every match is streamed live and free on TVNZ+, so wherever you are, you won’t miss a moment.
Among the action, keep an eye out for the Vantage Ball Crew, a new initiative giving young supporters the chance to get close to the game and support their hockey heroes while also building leadership and teamwork skills. Many current Vantage Black Sticks began their journeys here, including George Baker, Joe Morrison, Hope Ralph, Katie Doar, Olivia Shannon and Emma Findlay.
For those attending in person, the Vantage Scavenger Hunt adds an extra layer of fun for tamariki. Hunt down hidden hockey balls at each venue and be in to win a $100 Prezzy card.
Whether you’re cheering from the stands or tuning in from home, this season is shaping up to be one for the books. With Vantage Black Sticks talent stacked across every franchise, the PHL is the place to see the best of New Zealand hockey in action.
Grab your tickets now.
Tickets to all rounds are available via the home teams’ websites and tickets to the finals weekend are already selling fast and can be found below! |
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| 2025 VANTAGE BLACK STICKS AWARDS |
| Hockey New Zealand has recently announced the winners of the 2025 Vantage Black Sticks Annual Awards, recognising the players who went above and beyond during the 2024–2025 international season.
These awards celebrate not just athletic achievement, but also the qualities that define what it means to represent New Zealand.
We’re proud to share the following winners:
VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN
Player of the Year: CHARLIE MORRISON
Players’ Player of the Year: DOM DIXON
Team Values Award: MALACHI BUSCHL
VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN
Player of the Year: GRACE O’HANLON
Players’ Player of the Year: GRACE O’HANLON
Team Values Award: HANNAH GRAVENALL
To hear from the players and learn more about each award, click the button below. |
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| U21 FUTURE BLACK STICKS TEAMS SET TO COMPETE AT FIH JUNIOR WORLD CUPS |
| The Future Black Sticks U21 Men’s and Women’s teams are in the final stages of preparation ahead of the FIH Junior World Cups this December. The women’s team will travel to Santiago, Chile for their tournament from 1–13 December and the men’s side will head to Chennai and Madurai, India, with their campaign running from 28 November – 10 December.
In October, both teams gained valuable international experience, the men competing in the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, and the women travelling to Japan for matches against the U21 and senior national sides. These tours helped sharpen performance and build cohesion ahead of the final stretch.
Many of the selected players are currently competing in the Premier Hockey League, ensuring they remain match-fit and well prepared with plenty of high-level hockey under their belts.
The Junior World Cups represent a major milestone for New Zealand’s emerging talent, offering the opportunity to compete at the highest level of junior international hockey and proudly represent Aotearoa on the world stage.
Fans will be able to follow along all matches live on WATCH.HOCKEY below.
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