Helsinki, Finland, from July 9 to 12, 2026
The 2026 EuroHockey Championship Qualifier II tournaments for both men and women were held in Helsinki, Finland, from July 9 to 12, 2026.
Here are the complete results, final standings, and individual award winners for both competitions.
🏆 Women’s Tournament
The women’s tournament concluded with Luxembourg securing their first-ever EuroHockey tournament victory in dramatic fashion. Both Luxembourg and Hungary earned qualification for the 2027 Women’s EuroHockey Championship II.
Final Standings
| Position | Team | Qualification Status |
| 🥇 1st | Luxembourg | Qualified for 2027 EuroHockey Championship II |
| 🥈 2nd | Hungary | Qualified for 2027 EuroHockey Championship II |
| 🥉 3rd | Gibraltar | — |
| 4th | Finland (Hosts) | — |
Classification Matches
- Final: Hungary 1–1 Luxembourg (Luxembourg won 1–0 in the penalty shootout)
- 3rd Place Playoff: Gibraltar 6–0 Finland
Individual Awards
- Player of the Tournament & Top Scorer: Rio Esperanza (Hungary – 4 goals)
- Best Goalkeeper: Chloe Heal (Luxembourg)
🏆 Men’s Tournament
The men’s tournament saw Lithuania claim the gold medal after an intense penalty shootout against Gibraltar. The top two teams qualified for next summer’s 2027 Men’s EuroHockey Championship II.
Final Standings
| Position | Team | Qualification Status |
| 🥇 1st | Lithuania | Qualified for 2027 EuroHockey Championship II |
| 🥈 2nd | Gibraltar | Qualified for 2027 EuroHockey Championship II |
| 🥉 3rd | Luxembourg | — |
| 4th | Malta | — |
| 5th | Finland (Hosts) | — |
| 6th | Hungary | — |
| 7th | Greece | — |
Classification Matches
- Final: Lithuania 3–3 Gibraltar (Lithuania won 2–1 in the penalty shootout)
- 3rd Place Playoff: Luxembourg 1–1 Malta (Luxembourg won 4–3 in the penalty shootout)
- 5th Place Playoff: Finland 2–0 Hungary
Individual Awards
- Player of the Tournament: Tom Degiovanni (Malta)
- Best Goalkeeper: Marvin Grixti (Malta)
- Top Goalscorers: Tom Degiovanni (Malta), Povilas Sinkevičius (Lithuania), and Craig Bossano-Annes (Gibraltar)
