This annual showcase brings together top university teams and leading club sides. For players, it’s a chance to experience the speed, structure, and decision-making required to compete beyond school level. For supporters and the wider hockey community, it’s a weekend of competitive matchups, emerging talent, and quality hockey on display.

Expect fast-paced fixtures, tactical battles, and a glimpse into the pathways that lie ahead for developing players.

Whether you’re on the field or on the sidelines, this is where you see what’s next.
Top university teams battle it out with top club teams.

Taking place just four weeks before the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, the Elite Club Challenge offers a major platform for South Africa’s top club players to compete at an elite level ahead of international competition.

A comprehensive sponsorship ecosystem provides partners with multiple entry points, from Platinum, Gold and Silver packages to tailored brand integrations, delivering meaningful visibility, engagement, and measurable return across the tournament.

With strong attendance and national broadcast exposure on SuperSport Schools and DStv Channel 216, digital channels and collaborations, the event offers impactful brand integration across multiple platforms.

Coinciding with one of Durban’s biggest sporting weekends, with action at Riverside Hockey Club running alongside the Springboks vs Wales Test Match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, creating a city-wide celebration of sport and drawing thousands of visitors to the region.

Partners interested in being part of this premium event are invited to get in touch to explore available opportunities. We’d love to connect. Drop us a mail

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A reminder that our Mini Hockey program is at capacity, and begins this Friday, 17 April at Riverside Hockey Club.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming all our Mini players onto the turf for the start of an exciting new block of hockey. Please ensure players arrive ready and on time, with all necessary kit, and plenty of energy for a fun first session.

We can’t wait to get started and see everyone in action this Friday!

Our Junior girls will take on Twin Rivers this coming Monday, 20 April 2026, in a friendly fixture against the touring school from Zimbabwe, a great opportunity for competitive match play and valuable exposure.

With only three sessions remaining in this block (20 April, 27 April and 4 May 2026), our Junior Hockey season is approaching its conclusion.

At the end of this block, a Junior Elite Squad will be selected and announced on Tuesday, 5 May. The squad will consist of approximately 15–20 girls and 15–20 boys, selected based on progression and performance throughout the term.

See you on the Turf.