Hockey Tours: The Complete 2027 Guide for Schools, Academies & Clubs

Field hockey has some of the best touring culture in world sport. Clubs in the Netherlands, Belgium, England and Argentina welcome visiting teams every season, and playing on world-class water-based and sand-dressed pitches is a huge step up for many players. This guide answers the questions coaches, schools, clubs and parents ask us most about hockey tours.

Olimpia Tour designs and manages hockey tours for school, academy and club teams — boys, girls and mixed — of every age and level. Every tour is tailored, so costs are always on request.

Key Takeaways

• •The Netherlands, Belgium, England, Spain and Argentina are the top field hockey tour destinations.
• •Most tours include 3–5 fixtures, coaching clinics and, when possible, a festival or elite match.
• •Dutch and Belgian club systems offer outstanding facilities and hospitality.
• •A touring squad is usually 16–18 players plus staff.
• •Plan 12–18 months ahead for school tours.

Where are the best hockey tour destinations?

• •The Netherlands — the world's hockey capital, huge clubs and elite pitches.
• •Belgium — Olympic and world champions with a modern club system.
• •England — strong school and club hockey and national-level facilities.
• •Spain — historic hockey clubs and warm weather.
• •Argentina — home of Las Leonas and Los Leones, with passionate club hockey.
• •South Africa — competitive school hockey and safari experiences.

What does a hockey tour include?

• •Fixtures against schools, clubs and academies of a similar level.
• •Coaching clinics with experienced hockey coaches — skills, set pieces and game play.
• •Festivals — international youth or club hockey festivals when dates align.
• •Watching elite hockey — FIH Pro League or top club matches when the calendar allows.
• •Full logistics — flights, hotels, transport, meals, insurance guidance and a 24/7 coordinator.

When is the best time for a hockey tour?

European club hockey runs roughly September to June with a winter indoor break; Easter and early summer are popular for festivals. Argentina and South Africa are best in their autumn and winter (roughly April to September).

What does a typical 10-day hockey tour look like?

1. Day 1 — Arrive, light session, team dinner.

2. Day 2 — Coaching clinic and sightseeing.

3. Day 3 — First fixture.

4. Day 4 — Cultural day.

5. Day 5 — Second fixture and clinic.

6. Day 6 — Travel to a second city.

7. Day 7 — Third fixture.

8. Day 8 — Watch elite hockey.

9. Day 9 — Fourth fixture and farewell dinner.

10. Day 10 — Depart.

How is safety managed?

Every Olimpia Tour follows an ISO 31030-aligned travel risk plan: vetted accommodation, agreed supervision ratios, medical access, emergency procedures and a 24/7 on-ground coordinator. Read our duty of care guide and our 12–18 month planning timeline.

Ready to plan your tour?

Read our hockey tours guide for schools and clubs, international field hockey tours and hockey tours to Europe. Then start building your tour, message us on WhatsApp or contact us — every tour is tailored, with costs on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hockey tour?

A trip for a school, academy or club field hockey team combining fixtures against local teams, coaching clinics, festivals, watching elite hockey and cultural experiences.

Where are the best places for a hockey tour?

The Netherlands, Belgium, England, Spain, Argentina and South Africa are the most popular field hockey tour destinations.

How many matches are played on a hockey tour?

Most tours include 3–5 fixtures, balanced with coaching, rest and culture.

When is the best time for a hockey tour to Europe?

Easter and early summer are popular, as European club hockey runs roughly September to June with a winter indoor break.

How many players go on a hockey tour?

Usually 16–18 players plus coaches, a team manager and a first-aider.

How much does a hockey tour cost?

It depends on destination, group size, length and inclusions. Every Olimpia Tour hockey tour is tailored, with costs on request.