hockey

Tournament

All the news about the tournament, the participating teams, the match schedule and other important information can be found on the trusted WMH website: 2026 WMH World Cup Rotterdam - World Masters Hockey.

Venues

As all modern top hockey events are played on water based pitches, HC Rotterdam has joined forces with neighbouring HV Victoria. Together we have six water based pitches available for the 360+ matches in Rotterdam. Both clubs are easily accessible via the new A16 highway and have sufficient parking spaces. Apart from public transport we’re also working on sustainable options like transfers by bicycle. This typical Dutch means of transport can serve as a good warm-up.

TRANSPORT
No shuttle service is provided between the two venues.

Public transportation

You can plan your trip by tram or bus in Rotterdam at RET.nl or 9292

You can check in and out with OVpay with your debit card, credit card or mobile device. 

UMOB

Additionally there is a wide range of shared transport available in the form of scooters and bicycles. With the UMOB app you'll find a wide range of different operators in Rotterdam. A hub for this shared transport is available on the venue of HC Rotterdam and close to HV Victoria. Check UMOB.

Parking

We expect many teams to have their own transport. At both venues is a large carparking available at no costs. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is at your own risk.

MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE

Please be aware of a major road closure in Rotterdam during the tournament. From Friday 24 July at 10:00 PM until Friday 7 August at 5:00 AM the A20 motorway towards Gouda will be completely closed between the Kleinpolderplein and Terbregseplein interchanges. The Overschie (13) and Centrum (14) entry ramps will also be closed. In the opposite direction, towards Hoek van Holland, the A20 will remain open but with more narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 70 km/h. One lane may also be closed at night.

Travelling between the venues

These roadworks may cause significant delays when travelling between HC Rotterdam, HV Victoria and HC Schiedam, particularly when travelling from HC Schiedam towards HC Rotterdam or HV Victoria. Please allow 30 to 60 minutes of additional travel time.

Travelling from The Hague

Teams travelling from The Hague towards HC Rotterdam or HV Victoria should expect delays around the A13 and Kleinpolderplein. 

Do not rely on your usual route via the A20. Depending on current traffic conditions, you may be redirected around the southern side of Rotterdam via the A4, A15 and A16.

Check your live navigation

• Traffic conditions and diversion routes may change throughout the day.
• Always switch on live navigation before departure, even when you already know the route.
• For English-language navigation and live traffic updates, we recommend using Google Maps or Waze. Both apps provide real-time traffic information, road-closure updates and alternative routes in English.
• Please continue following the live instructions during your journey rather than selecting a route in advance.
• Roadside information panels may also direct traffic towards alternative routes during periods of heavy congestion. Please leave early and check your expected arrival time before every journey.
  

Adresses

HC Rotterdam, Hazelaarweg 2, Rotterdam

HV Victoria, Kralingseweg 226, Rotterdam

Facilities

During the World Cup in Rotterdam various facilities will be available at both venues. These include: practise slots, training materials, lockers, and an offer of medical, physio and recoverytreatments. Check our fanshop for all possibilities.

TEAMS