World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024 kicks off in Cape Town
Entry to all the World Masters Hockey World Cup games is… FREE!
The World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024 kicks off in the Mother City today with four venues hosting games. The City of Cape Town is a sponsor partner in the tournament.
Approximately 2300 athletes from more than 20 countries are taking part in the biennial tournament.
Held at the Hartleyvale Hockey Stadium, Western Province Cricket Club and the astro turfs at the Wynberg Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools, the World Masters Hockey World Cup runs until 21 October 2024.
The tournament will feature women’s teams in the over 35 and over 40 categories.
In the men’s section, teams will compete in the over 35, over 40, over 65, over 70, over 75, and over 80 categories.
It is the second time the competition is being held in Cape Town, with the Mother City playing host to the inaugural World Masters Hockey World Cup 2022.
"The event in 2022, which was the first ever on the African continent, was a wonderful addition to Cape Town’s already diverse events calendar. The World Masters Hockey World Cup presents an opportunity to put on another world-class event that will showcase not only the sport of field hockey, but will shine the spotlight on Cape Town as a premier tourism destination to the over 2 000 visiting players, their families and the global audience who will be watching this tournament on livestream."
- Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security
The City is partnering with the SA Masters Hockey, the organisation responsible for masters field hockey for the last 50 years.
"A massive spin-off of the World Cup is that the age divisions attract players who make it more than just playing in a hockey tournament, often including options such as safaris in their visits, creating an impact on the economy."
- Reg Marais, President - SA Masters Hockey
"If you consider that about 2 300 athletes will be coming to South Africa, from a tourism perspective, we estimate that anything between R150 million and R250 million will be injected into the Cape Town economy."
- Reg Marais, President - SA Masters Hockey
The tournament will also host a series of other side events for the visiting players to explore Cape Town, immerse themselves in the country’s culture and network with one another.
Additionally, a legacy day will be held at the Hartleyvale Hockey Stadium to benefit emerging hockey players.
Entry to all the World Masters Hockey World Cup games is free.