Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 National Indoor Tournament
In just a few days, the 2026 National Indoor Tournament (NIT), presented by YOLO Sportswear, kicks off with the U-14 Girls & Co-Ed division!
The NIT is a culmination of the indoor season, featuring competition between top teams from across the nation. Teams in the U-16 Girls and U-19 Girls divisions fought for their spot over six weekends this past December and January in the National Indoor Tournament Qualifiers. See the full list of qualified teams here.
The NIT is made up of four tournaments, over three weekends, utilizing two locations.
U-14 Girls & Co-Ed
February 13-16
Spooky Nook Sports | Lancaster, PA
U-16 Girls
February 20-22
Spooky Nook Sports | Lancaster, PA
U-10/U-12 Co-Ed
February 27 – March 1
Spooky Nook Sports | Lancaster, PA
Boys, U-19 Girls & Adult
February 27 – March 1
Greater Richmond Convention Center | Richmond, VA
Event Page
Event PageAll the information you need about the event – including schedules, results, maps, and more – can be found on the event page.
Presenting Sponsor
YOLO Sportswear has been the presenting sponsor and official licensee of the NIT since 2010. Be sure to visit their booth to get the official 2026 event merchandise and other USA Field Hockey branded items!
Competition Schedule
Venues
Spooky Nook Sports | 75 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA, 17545
Located just outside of Lancaster, Pa., Spooky Nook Sports is the largest indoor sports complex in the United States, providing regulation courts and playing fields for more than a dozen sports under one roof. Learn more.
Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC) | 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
An impressive 700,000-square-foot, multi-purpose complex centrally located in Virginia’s capital, the GRCC is the largest exhibition and meeting facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more.
Vendor Village
Fans can shop their favorite field hockey brands for apparel, gear, and more in vendor village! This year’s vendors include favorites like Hocsocx, Longstreth, Osaka Hockey, and more. YOLO Sportswear will be on site at every NIT providing official event merchandise. See the full list of vendors and vendor village hours on the event page.
Team Check-in
Team check-in is required for all teams, a minimum of one hour prior to the team's first game of the tournament, at the main USA Field Hockey table.
Event Admission
Event admission at Spooky Nook can be purchased online, in either a full weekend pass or per day admission.
Photos
DanFalk Designs is the official and exclusive game-action photographer for the National Indoor Tournament. They’ll be courtside all weekend capturing the biggest moments—click here to sign up and secure your photos.
Photos from the Boys, U-19 Girls & Adult NIT in Richmond will be made available for purchase following the event.
Game Film
Game film is available for purchase from Next Level Video (NLV). Packages can be purchased before, during, or after the event for a limited time.
Offerings: Game Film, Game Film + Highlight Reel Pro, Team Film Package
Age Divisions: U-14 Girls & Co-Ed | U-16 Girls | U-19 Girls
Court 1 at both Spooky Nook Sports and the GRCC will be live streamed free on USA Field Hockey's YouTube, courtesy of NLV.
All Starz Winter Invitational
More InfoThe third annual All Starz Winter Invitational will take place on Saturday, February 28 at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster, Pa. in conjunction with the U-10/U-12 NIT! Teams and individuals of all skill levels are invited to compete.
The 2026 tournament will include two age divisions: novice and advanced.
All In Campaign
Learn MoreGet ready to go ALL IN at Spooky Nook Sports...
All In, powered by Capelli Sport, is a nationwide campaign celebrating the U.S. Women’s National Team’s qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026—and fueling the road ahead. You can also support the campaign and enter for a chance win a trip to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands by purchasing raffle tickets. Learn more here.
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