(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
KNHB Announces First Round Draws for 2025-2026 Silver Cup
The Royal Dutch Hockey Federation (KNHB) has conducted the draw for the first round of the Women’s and Men’s Silver Cup for the 2025-2026 season. The second-tier national cup competition features a strong lineup of clubs from across the Netherlands.
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Men’s Silver Cup kicks off on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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Women’s Silver Cup first-round matches start on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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All matches begin at 8:30 p.m.
A total of 171 women’s teams and 163 men’s teams have registered for the Silver Cup this season, highlighting the tournament’s growing popularity.
Men’s First Round Highlights
Noord Region:
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Steenwijk H1 vs Graspiepers H1
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Hoogeveen H1 vs Meeuwen H1
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Hardenberg H1 vs HCHN H1
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Meppel H1 vs Eelde H1
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HVA (Assen) H1 vs Dash H1
Oost-Middle:
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Hoevelaken H1 vs Overbetuwe H1
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Salland H1 vs PW H1
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Loenen H1 vs Rijnvliet H1
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Vianen H1 vs UNO H1
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Haackey H1 vs Eemvallei H1
West Region:
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Catwijck H1 vs Scoop Delft H1
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Voorne H1 vs Souburgh H1
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Kikkers H1 vs Spijkenisse H1
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Feijenoord H1 vs Nieuwkoop H1
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Waddinxveen H1 vs Bleiswijk H1
Midden-South:
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Gilze Rijen H1 vs DES H1
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Boxmeer H1 vs Vlijmen H1
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Mierlo H1 vs Nova H1
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Dorsteti H1 vs Schoonhoven H1
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DDHC H1 vs MOP H1
Women’s First Round Highlights
North Region:
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Gulls D1 vs Graspiepers D1
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Ommen D1 vs Quick Stick D1
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Harlingen D1 vs Roden D1
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Steenwijk D1 vs Eelde
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Sneek D1 vs HVA (Assen) D1
West Region:
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Uitgeest D1 vs Strawberries D1
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Mijdrecht D1 vs Waddinxveen D1
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Voorhout D1 vs Baarn D1
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Woerden D1 vs EMM’21 D1
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Capelle D1 vs Krimpen D1
East-Middle:
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PW D1 vs Ares D1
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Doorn D1 vs Druten D1
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Hattem D1 vs Flevoland D1
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Haackey D1 vs Dieren D1
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Scherpenzeel D1 vs Dorsteti D1
South Region:
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Pelikaan D1 vs Teteringen D1
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DDHC D1 vs Prinsenbeek D1
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Cranendonck D1 vs DVS D1
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Leerdam D1 vs Geldrop D1
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Goes D1 vs Hoeksche Waard D1
The Silver Cup promises exciting matchups, showcasing both established teams and rising talent in Dutch hockey. Fans can look forward to intense competitions and high-quality performances throughout the tournament.
