Pan American Hockey Cup 2025: All You Need to Know About the Road to the World Cup

The Pan American Hockey Cup 2025 is set to light up Montevideo, Uruguay, from July 24 to August 3, serving as the premier field hockey showdown for the Americas. The stakes are high, winners from both the men’s and women’s tournaments will book their place in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands.

Tournament Format and Structure

The tournament features 8 teams in both the men’s and women’s categories, divided into two pools (A & B) each. After round-robin matches, the top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-finals, while the remaining teams play for classification and vital world ranking points.

Women’s Pools:

• Pool A: Argentina, Canada, Paraguay, Uruguay
• Pool B: Chile, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, USA

Men’s Pools:

• Pool A: Argentina, Brazil, United States, Uruguay
• Pool B: Canada, Chile, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago

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Pan American Cup 2025 – Full Schedule (Men and Women)

24 July 2025

Men

• 09:30 — Canada vs Mexico
• 17:30 — Chile vs Trinidad and Tobago

Women

• 11:30 — Canada vs Paraguay
• 19:30 — Argentina vs Uruguay

25 July 2025

Men

• 11:30 — Argentina vs Brazil
• 19:30 — United States vs Uruguay

26 July 2025

Men

• 09:30 — Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago
• 17:30 — Chile vs Canada

Women

• 11:30 — Mexico vs USA
• 19:30 — Chile vs Trinidad and Tobago

27 July 2025

Men

• 11:30 — United States vs Argentina
• 19:30 — Brazil vs Uruguay

Women

• 09:30 — Paraguay vs Argentina
• 17:30 — Uruguay vs Canada

28 July 2025

Men

• 09:30 — Canada vs Trinidad and Tobago
• 17:30 — Mexico vs Chile

Women

• 11:30 — Trinidad and Tobago vs USA
• 19:30 — Mexico vs Chile

29 July 2025

Men

• 11:30 — Brazil vs United States
• 19:30 — Argentina vs Uruguay

Women

• 09:30 — Paraguay vs Canada
• 17:30 — Argentina vs Canada

31 July 2025 – Crossovers

Men

• 09:30 — 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool B
• 17:00 — 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool A

Women

• 11:30 — 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool B
• 19:30 — 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool A

1 August 2025 – Semi-finals

Men

• 09:30 — 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B
• 17:00 — 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A

Women

• 11:30 — 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B
• 19:30 — 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A

2 August 2025 – Classification Matches

Men

• 09:30 — Loser C1 vs Loser C2 (Seventh place)
• 16:00 — Winner C1 vs Winner C2 (Fifth place)

Women

• 11:30 — Loser C1 vs Loser C2 (Seventh place)
• 16:00 — Winner C1 vs Winner C2 (Fifth place)

3 August 2025 – Medal Matches

Men

• 10:00 — Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 (Third place)
• 15:00 — Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (Final)

Women

• 12:30 — Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 (Third place)
• 17:30 — Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (Final)

What’s at Stake?

The winners of each tournament will secure a direct spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. However, if Argentina’s women who have already qualified via the FIH Pro League win, the runner-up will receive the World Cup berth.

Why This Tournament Matters

The Pan American Hockey Cup 2025 is not just about regional dominance, it’s a gateway to the global stage. With legendary rivalries, elite-level play, and national pride on the line, fans can expect fierce competition and thrilling matches throughout the 11-day event in Uruguay.

How to Watch Pan American Cup 2025 Live

All matches from the men’s and women’s competitions will be streamed live on the Watch.Hockey platform, available across the web, mobile (iOS and Android), and smart TVs. Get your Season Pass now for uninterrupted coverage and on-demand access!

*Note: Matches will not be available in Argentina due to local broadcasting agreements.

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