
Watsonians HC on the European Stage – Confirmed Fixtures & Pools
2026 will be a landmark year for Watsonians HC, with unprecedented European representation across men’s and women’s hockey, both outdoor and indoor. Below are the confirmed fixtures involving the club, along with full competition details for each team.
Ladies First Team – Euro Hockey League (Outdoor)
Euro Hockey League (Women)
1st–6th April 2026
The Ladies First Team take a significant step forward this season, competing in the Euro Hockey League (EHL) for the first time. While the squad has been a regular presence in European competition over the past five years — building a strong reputation as a competitive European force — the EHL represents the highest and most demanding level of club hockey in Europe.
Confirmed Watsonians HC Fixture
Wednesday 1st April
12:45 – Railway Union HC vs Watsonians HC
Further fixtures will be determined by results in this knockout competition and confirmed in due course.
Men’s First Team – EuroHockey Club Trophy I (Outdoor)
EuroHockey Club Trophy I (Men)
3rd–6th April 2026
Vienna, Austria
April marks a historic first European appearance for the Men’s First Team, reflecting their recent domestic success after last year's play-off victory over Grange.v
Pool A
Watsonians HC have been drawn in Pool A, alongside:
SV Arminen (Austria) – tournament hosts
TJ Plzeň-Litice (Czech Republic)
WKS Grunwald Poznań (Poland)
Watsonians HC (Scotland)
Confirmed Pool Fixtures
Friday 3rd April
15:00 – Watsonians HC vs WKS Grunwald Poznań
Pitch 1
Saturday 4th April
16:45 – Watsonians HC vs SV Arminen
Pitch 1
Sunday 5th April
14:30 – TJ Plzeň-Litice vs Watsonians HC
Pitch 1
Progression to classification and medal matches will be determined by pool results.
Ladies First Team – European Indoor Competition
European Indoor Club Competition (Women)
20th–21st February 2026
In addition to their outdoor commitments, the Ladies First Team will also represent Watsonians HC in European indoor competition, highlighting the depth, adaptability, and ambition of the women’s programme.
Confirmed Pool Fixtures
Friday 20th February
13:30 – Watsonians HC vs Lambersart
18:10 – Watsonians HC vs Doruk
Saturday 21st February
11:40 – Railway Union HC vs Watsonians HC
All indoor matches will be played on Pitch 1.
How You Can Support
This is a defining moment for Watsonians HC, and member support makes a real difference:
Watch live – matches streamed via EHL / EHF platforms where available
Travel and support – Watsonians voices on the sidelines matter
Follow and share – fixtures, results, and updates via club channels
Wear your colours – represent Watsonians HC with pride
With elite EHL competition, European indoor representation, and a first-ever men’s European campaign, 2026 represents a major chapter in the club’s story.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tom Swarbrick
Vice President, Watsonians HC