FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/2025 wraps with a thrilling finish on Poligras turf

Dutch dominate and Spain and Argentina secure their World Cup slots.

The 2024/25 Pro League concluded in Germany and Belgium over the last weekend of June having spanned host cities across the world from Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, Bhubaneswar, Hangzhou, London, Santiago del Estero, Sydney, and Valencia. The Dutch took the double with both the Netherlands men’s and women’s team topping the Pro League table. The men’s tournament came down to the wire, with the last remaining World Cup qualifying slot being decided in the final game between Spain and hosts, Germany. Argentina’s women booked their place in the 2026 World Cup while Belgium and China women proved their stars are on the rise.

Dutch dominance in the women’s competition

In Antwerp, the Dutch women capped off their Pro League campaign in fitting fashion, edging Belgium in a tense shootout after a 2–2 draw in regulation. It was a performance that crowned a commanding season and featured 19 tournament goals from the prolific Yibbi Jansen — the women’s competition’s top scorer. The Netherlands, already the most decorated side in Pro League history, secured their fifth title — a reflection of the team’s sustained excellence and the quality throughout their squad.

Belgium and China women’s star is rising and Argentina qualify for the 2026 World Cup

Belgium, too, had much to celebrate. Their overall form across the tournament and their strong performances at home confirmed their standing as serious contenders, finishing third overall. Argentina, consistent throughout, took second place and qualified for the next World Cup — continuing to underline their top-tier credentials — while China’s fourth-place finish was among the surprises of the season, including wins over Argentina, Germany and India in Berlin in the final stages of the tournament.

Netherlands top men’s standings and Spain shake up the rankings to secure a World Cup spot

The Netherlands men’s team also finished top of the standings, built on disciplined, structured play across the league. Their consistency over months of play gave them the edge in a determined field. Spain, however, produced one of the most significant moments of the season, earning a decisive 2–0 win against Germany on home turf — a result that secured them third place in the league and a World Cup slot.

“Spain produced one of the most significant moments of the season, earning a decisive 2–0 win against Germany on home turf — a result that secured them third place in the league and a World Cup slot.”

Belgium’s Tom Boon becomes the tournament’s top scorer

Belgium and Germany, finishing second and fourth respectively, were also consistent performers throughout — with Belgium’s Tom Boon finishing as the tournament’s top scorer on 21 goals.

Speaking to former GB goalkeeper, Simon Mason he said;

“Since I was a kid I’ve been obsessed with scoring goals. I thought about stopping last year but I still have more to give. I am just in love with the game.”

A global game, played on hockey’s number one turf

The 2024/25 Pro League spanned host cities across the world, bringing top-flight hockey to passionate crowds. Six host venues featured Poligras turfs: Berlin, Bhubaneswar, Hangzhou, London, Sydney, and Valencia — surfaces chosen for their proven ability to support elite competition through consistency, precision, and player safety.

Poligras has long been trusted at the highest levels of the sport — chosen for nine Olympic Games, including Los Angeles in 2028. As the sport evolves, the importance of consistent, sustainable, high-performance turf is only increasing.

Honouring the players and the Pro League

As the Pro League continues to grow in stature and global reach, so too does the infrastructure that supports it. Poligras is proud to be part of the journey, not just as a supplier of turf, but as a partner committed to the development of the game at every level.

We congratulate all the players on their fantastic performances throughout the tournament whose talent, dedication and passion inspire the sport and everyone who loves it.

Here’s to the players, the passion, and the pitch – and to the stories still to come.