The winter season might be wrapping up, but there’s still plenty of hockey to be played!

Summer Hockey is back for 2026, with six weeks of weeknight hockey offering a fun and flexible way to stay on the turf through the warmer months. Whether you’re keen to keep the competitive edge going, round up your mates for a social team, get the family involved, or simply squeeze in some more hockey before the end of the year, there’s a grade for you.

Choose between the fast-paced, half-field action of Super 6s or the traditional full-field format of Classic Elevens, with team registrations now open via PlayHQ until 18 October 2026.

Super 6s

Super 6s returns on Tuesday nights with fast-paced, 6-a-side hockey played across half a turf.

• Starts: Tuesday 27 October

• Competition Length: 6 weeks

• Finish: Tuesday 1 December

• Format: 6-a-side, half field, 30-minute games (15min halves)

• Grades: Premier, Social and Family

• Venues: National Hockey Stadium, Fraser Park and Elsdon Park

• Team entry: $265

Register your Super 6s team: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/fb890d

Which grade should we enter?

• Premier: For experienced and competitive players, including teams made up predominantly of current Premier/Open Grade players.

• Social: For teams looking for a more relaxed competition. Ideal for groups with a mix of playing experience, including lower-grade, returning and newer players.

• Family: A fun, participation-focused grade for families and mixed-age groups wanting to get on the turf together.

Classic Elevens

Prefer the traditional game? Classic Elevens offers full-field hockey on Wednesday nights at the National Hockey Stadium.

• Starts: Wednesday 28 October

• Competition Length: 6 weeks

• Finish: Wednesday 2 December

• Format: 11-a-side, full field, 25-minute halves

• Grades: Challenge and Social

• Venue: National Hockey Stadium

• Team entry: $515

Register your Classic Elevens team: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/5527a0

Which grade should we enter?

• Challenge: For experienced players and teams looking for a more competitive full-field game.

• Social: For teams wanting a more relaxed full-field competition. A great option for groups of friends, clubmates, workplaces and mixed-experience teams.

Not Sure Which Grade?

The grade descriptions are a guide. When registering, consider your team's overall playing experience and whether you're looking for a competitive or social experience.

Wellington Hockey will review entries to help create balanced and enjoyable competitions across the available grades.

Get Your Team Together

Round up your clubmates, friends, workmates or family and get involved in Summer Hockey 2026.

With options for competitive, social and family teams, there’s a format for everyone to enjoy some more hockey through the warmer months.

Team registrations close Sunday 18 October 2026, so get your team together and secure your place for summer.

REGISTER FOR SUPER 6S

REGISTER FOR CLASSIC ELEVENS