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2026 Hockey Australia Under 21 National Championship hub

Published Wed 22 Apr 2026

Western Australia’s leading Under 21 hockey talent is set to take centre stage as the 2026 Hockey Australia Under 21 National Championships arrive at Canberra’s EPC Solar Hockey Stadium.

Running from Thursday 23 April to Thursday 30 April, the tournament will showcase the nation’s best emerging players, with teams from across Australia competing for national honours and the opportunity to shine on the national stage.

WA’s squads head into the championships focused, motivated, and ready to make their mark. Stay tuned for match updates, highlights, and all the action as the week unfolds.

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LIVE SCORES


DAY 8 (THURSDAY 30 APRIL)

Bronze Medal: WA Women defeated by VIC 2-5
Goals: Georgia Hiskins (10'), Hannah Carmody (49')

Gold Medal: WA Men defeated TAS 4-4 (3-1 SO)
Goals: Patrick Andrew (28'), Charlie McCarthy (37'), Charlie McIntyre (39'), Charlie Johnston (55')
Shootout Goals: Max Nelson, Ian Grobbelaar, Patrick Andrew
Shootout Defender: Travis King


DAY 7 RESULTS (WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL)

Semi Final 1: WA Women defeated by QLD 0-1

Semi Final 1: WA Men defeated NSW 3-2
Goals: Jack Kruger (2'), Charlie Johnston (19'), Patrick Andrew (57')


DAY 6 (TUESDAY 28 APRIL)

Tournament Rest Day


DAY 5 RESULTS (MONDAY 27 APRIL)

Quarter Final 3: WA Women defeated ACT 2-0
Goals: Abby Davies (11'), Bella Connelly (43')

Quarter Final 1: WA Men defeated TAS 4-0
Goals: Charlie McCarthy (6'), Jack Kruger (28'), Charlie McIntyre (30'), Ian Grobbelaar (42')


DAY 4 RESULTS (SUNDAY 26 APRIL)

Round 3: WA Men defeated Territory Stingers 7-1
Goals: Charlie Johnston (3'), Ian Grobbelaar (3'), Jack Kruger (5'/27'), Harley Muir (40'/50'), Charlie McCarthy (59')

Round 3: WA Women defeated by VIC 0-3


DAY 3 (SATURDAY 25 APRIL)

Tournament Rest Day


DAY 2 RESULTS (FRIDAY 24 APRIL)

Round 2: WA Women defeated Territory Stingers 3-0
Goals: Mischa Rodier (9'), Bella Connelly (31'/59')

Round 2: WA Men defeated SA 3-1
Goals: Ian Grobbelaar (12'/27'/38')


DAY 1 RESULTS (THURSDAY 23 APRIL)

Round 1: WA Men defeated QLD 2-1
Goals: Patrick Andrew (11'), Ian Grobbelaar (51')

Round 1: WA Women defeated by QLD 2-7
Goals: Abby Davies (12'), Peyton Ritchie (54')


FIXTURES

2026 Hockey Australia Under-21 Championships

Thursday 23 April - Thursday 30 April, 2026
Canberra, ACT

WA Women's
Date/Time   Pool/Stage   Match-Up
Thursday 23 April 9.00am (7.00am AWST)   Pool B   QLD vs WA
Friday 24 April 10.00am (8.00am AWST)   Pool B   WA vs Territory Stingers
Sunday 26 April 4.00pm (2.00pm AWST)   Pool B   WA vs VIC
Monday 27 April 11.00am (9.00am AWST)   Quarter Finals   ACT vs WA
Wednesday 29 April 9.00am (7.00am AWST)   Semi Finals   QLD vs WA
Thursday 30 April 7.55am (5.55am AWST)   Bronze Medal   WA vs VIC

 

WA Men's
Date/Time   Pool/Stage   Match-Up
Thursday 23 April 10.30am (8.30am AWST)   Pool A   WA vs QLD
Friday 24 April 11.00am (9.00am AWST)   Pool A   SA vs WA
Sunday 26 April 1.00pm (11.00am AWST)   Pool A   WA vs Territory Stingers
Monday 27 April 2.30pm (12.30pm AWST)   Quarter Finals   WA vs TAS
Wednesday 29 April 1.20pm (11.20am AWST)   Semi Finals   WA vs NSW
Thursday 30 April 2.25pm (12.25pm AWST)   Gold Medal   WA vs TAS

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