Netherlands v New Zealand

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Sunday 16 Aug 2026

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16:00 Local Time

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Wagener Stadium • 

Amstelveen, NetherlandsShow on map

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The Netherlands national hockey team, also known as the Oranje team, is owned and governed by the Royal Dutch Hockey Association and represents the Netherlands in international field hockey competitions. The team has a long-standing history in the sport and has been consistently excelling since its inception. They have won three Olympic gold medals, taking the top spot in 1996, 2000, and 2008. The team has also dominated in the European Championships, winning the title eight times with their most recent victory in 2017. Known for their skilled and fast-paced style of play, the Netherlands boasts top players such as Eva de Goede, who was named the FIH Player of the year in 2018, and the experienced Caia van Maasakker. The team calls the Wagener Stadium in Summer Olympics3 their home, which has a seating capacity of over 15,000 and is constantly filled with enthusiastic fans. With their impressive track record and talented roster, the Netherlands hockey team continues to be a top competitor in the international scene.

New Zealand's national hockey team, known as the Black Sticks, has been a consistent presence in international competitions. Their biggest achievement came in the 1976 Summer Olympics where they won a silver medal. In recent years, they have competed in the prestigious FIH Hockey World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, consistently finishing in the top 10. The team boasts of talented players such as Stephen Jenness, Shea McAleese, and Stacey Michelsen who have been recognized with numerous individual awards and have also led the team to victory in important matches. The Black Sticks play their home games at the National Hockey Stadium in Wellington, which has a capacity of 17,000 spectators and provides the players with a state-of-the-art facility to train and host games. With their consistent performances and dedication, the New Zealand hockey team continues to attract a strong following and remains a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.