Official Tournament Stadiums

Stadium & Geographic Guides

The 2026 Hockey World Cup is co-hosted across two historic venues in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Wavre, Belgium. Find transit routes, weather advisories, and local landmarks below.

Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen

Located in the scenic North Holland province, the Wagener Stadium is the spiritual home of Dutch hockey. It is nestled right on the edge of the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest), offering beautiful greenery, hiking paths, and lake systems for visiting fans.

📍 Full Address:Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen, Netherlands

🚇 Public Transit:Metro 25 from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen, followed by a short walk

🏛️ Nearby Landmark:Cobra Museum of Modern Art / Amsterdamse Bos Lake

🌦️ Expected Climate:Varies between 16°C to 23°C in late August. Heavy rains are common.

⚠️ Local Issue:High congestion during peak matchdays; travel via bicycles or public transport.

Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre

Wavre is situated in the Walloon Brabant region of Belgium. The Belfius Arena is a brand-new, top-tier facility built specifically to host the Belgian pool matches and the Men's Hockey World Cup grand finale.

📍 Full Address:Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1300 Wavre, Belgium

🚆 Public Transit:Direct train lines from Brussels-Luxembourg or Brussels-Schuman station

🎢 Nearby Landmark:Walibi Belgium Amusement Park (adjacent to the stadium area)

🌦️ Expected Climate:Average 15°C to 22°C. Cool drafts from surrounding fields during evening matches.

⚠️ Local Issue:Limited car parking near the arena; shuttle buses run from Wavre train station.

🗺️ Essential Traveler & Matchday Information

Co-hosting the World Cup across two countries requires traveling fans to plan ahead. If you are planning to attend matches in both Amstelveen (Zip code 1182 AM) and Wavre (Zip code 1300), note that the distance between the two venues is approximately 230 km.

Interstate Transit: The fastest way to travel between Amsterdam (NL) and Brussels (BE) is the Eurostar high-speed train, which takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes. From Brussels, you can take a regional train directly to Wavre.

Local Accommodations: For matches in Amstelveen, staying in south Amsterdam or near the Zuidas business district provides the easiest tram access to Wagener Stadium. For matches in Wavre, local hotels fill up quickly due to the Walibi amusement park traffic; staying in Brussels and taking the daily train commute is highly recommended.