Get ready for an action-packed weekend as teams from across the UK go head to head in the highly anticipated 2025 Derby Grand Slam!

This exciting event brings together the best of indoor hockey, showcasing fierce rivalries, incredible skills and non-stop action on the court.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or only just starting out in the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to take part and experience the thrill of indoor hockey at one of the finest venues on offer.

Don't miss out on the excitement - join us for a grand slam of unforgettable moments!

The 2025 Derby Grand Slam will take place from Saturday 24 May 2025 to Monday 26 May 2025. With the dates coinciding with the May Bank Holiday and half term for many, there's plenty of opportunity to make a weekend of it and come for the hockey as well as experience other things on offer in and around Derby.

This year the Under 18 Age Group has been dropped from the schedules, as previous years have shown, this event isn't popular with them due to exam season. The other age groups offered at Indoor Hockey UK events, including the Under 10's, will all be able to return to Derby, with most age groups having capacity for more teams then before. We have also allocated more pitch time for all teams, an extra game, compared to last year, but this is also dependant on the number of entries received.

All age groups will follow the England Hockey Club age brackets (from 1 September) and will take place on the following days:

Saturday 24 May 2025

Under 10 Boys & Girls 

Session 1 | AM

Warm Up: 09:00 | Games Start: 10:00 | Presentations: 14:00

Under 16 Boys & Girls 

Session 2 | PM

Warm Up: 14:00 | Games Start 15:15 | Presentations: 21:30

Sunday 25 May 2025

Under 12 Boys & Girls 

Session 1 | AM

Warm Up: 08:00 | Games Start: 09:00 | Presentations: 15:45

Men's & Women's

Session 2 | PM

Warm Up: 15:30 | Games Start: 16:30 | Presentations: 21:15

Monday 26 May 2025

Under 14 Boys & Girls 

Session 1 | All Day*

Warm Up: 08:00 | Games Start: 09:00 | Presentations: 19:00

*Please note if all Under 14 teams sell out, we will look to split the boys and girls into 2 separate sessions.

All teams should arrive at the venue in time for the warmup session as this is the only time available to them for on pitch warm up and should stay until the completion of the Presentations.

Team sign in opens 60 minutes before the games start time stated for each age group and a team representative, ideally the manger or coach, must ensure they have signed in with the event command table at least 20 minutes before games start. 

The match schedules for each age group will be available via the event hub. All timings are subject to change depending on the number of entries received but we will always look to try and fit the competitions within the published times above.

The Derby Grand Slam will once again be held at the Derby Arena, Pride Park, Royal Way, DE 24 8JB . This unique venue, which has become a home of indoor hockey, always proves a popular location for our event, and we're delighted to be back.

This years entry fees will be set at £250 per team, which is including VAT. We have tried to keep this years fee to a minimum, but at the same time, we must also ensure the event remains self funding at all times. This is a slight increase on the price from last year, but with an extra game for teams and the offer of free spectator entry it will hopefully work out cheaper for those attending.

You will be able to enter this year's event from 19:00 on Friday 2 February 2025 via enter.indoorhockey.uk!

Once again, we will be on the lookout out for our brilliant umpires, match officials and other workforce members. Those already registered will be able to enter their availability, and any new members will be able to sign up via My Hockey UK at the same time. Keep your eyes on our website and social media channels for more information throughout March on how to get involved!

Due to the number of people that will be in attendance at the event and to ensure appropriate provisions are made for security and first aid, spectators will be required to get a ticket to enter the event. After feedback from last year, we are pleased to say this year's tickets will be FREE for everyone attending. Spectator tickets will be released in March 2025 and more information will be posted on the website and social media accounts.