Hockey Centre Olympic Park London

The temporary Hockey Centre located in the Olympic Park will have two separate pitches, one with spectator seating.

At the London 2012 Olympic Games, men’s and women’s teams will be shooting for gold and glory at the new Hockey Centre in the Olympic Park.

Hockey demands speed, stamina and a mastery of intricate hand-eye coordination. Played by teams of 11 on an outdoor pitch, the sport is a long-time Olympic favourite, offering non-stop action over 14 days of competition.

Key facts about the Hockey Venue - Olympic Park

Sport: Hockey, Paralympic Five-a-side Football, Paralympic Seven-a side Football
Location: Within the Olympic Park
New or existing: New
Permanent or temporary: Temporary
Number of events: 4

About the Hockey Centre

The hockey pitches will be installed between July and September 2011, with the surrounding structures set to be built between January and March 2012. The venue will then be ready for the Test Event in May 2012.

During the Games
The Hockey Centre will have two pitches, one with spectator seating and one for use as a warm-up area. As well as the Olympic Hockey competition, the facility will host Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football.

After the Games

After the Games the Hockey Centre will move to the north of the Olympic Park, joining a group of facilities in the area known as Eton Manor. It will have 3,000 permanent seats with the ability to increase to up to 15,000 for major events.