EHL Men’s qualifier line-up for 2025/26 becomes clearer
The picture for the make-up of the 2026 Euro Hockey League qualifying teams has become clearer following this Easter’s ABN AMRO EHL Men and the EuroHockey Club Trophy I in Lisburn.
The full Ranking Table will be finalised following the conclusion of Trophy II in June but a number of items are already known.
The Netherlands remains in first place on the list with Belgium and England retaining second and third spot respectively. They keep the three EHL tickets that come with those positions.
Germany moves up to fourth spot and so will have a fixed spot in the FINAL8 in 2026 with their second ranked side playing in the KO16. Spain drops to fifth meaning their two sides will play in the KO16 in October.
France – courtesy of CAM 92’s gold in Lisburn – climb to sixth and add a second EHL spot for their nation.
Ireland, Austria, Scotland and Czechia are all confirmed to have one side in the top tier next season.
The remaining nation will be confirmed following Whitsun when the EuroHockey Club Trophy II will be played.
EHL Men 2025/26 – national allocations
| Three teams (2 to KO16; 1 to FINAL8) | Netherlands, Belgium, England |
| Two teams (1 to KO16; 1 to FINAL8) | Germany |
| Two teams (2 to KO16) | Spain, France |
| One team (all KO16) | Ireland, Austria, Scotland, Czechia; one to be confirmed |
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