4 DAYS TO GO: CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SET TO IGNITE THE TURF.
Cape Town is ready for the 20th Cape Town International Hockey Tournament (#CTIHT2025), an U19 schools hockey event kicking off on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 with the coaches and managers function and the actual tournament beginning on the 23rd of July 2025.
Hosted by Pure-Travel in partnership with the Western Province Hockey Union (WPHU), bringing together 60 boys’ and girls’ teams from both local and international schools.
With superlative venues, a packed fixture schedule, and a showcase of rising talent, this is going to be a week of hockey to remember in the Mother City.
Venues: Six Fields, One City, Endless Action
#CTIHT2025 will take place across six venues, each offering top-notch facilities and a distinct Cape Town character:
- Central Hockey Club (Vygieskraal Stadium) – A vibrant, central hub with great local support
- Hartleyvale Stadium (A & B) – Cape Town’s flagship hockey complex with two international-standard astros
- Pinelands High School – A lively school venue with strong community spirit
- South African College Schools (SACS) – Set in the Southern Suburbs, known for its heritage and history
- University of Cape Town (UCT) – Scenic views and student energy beneath Table Mountain
- Western Province Cricket Club A&B – High quality astro fields which are among the top field hockey facilities.
Fixtures: Non-Stop Hockey Action
Follow the full fixture list and live updates on the It’s Happening App.
23 – 27 July 2025 with full-day fixtures across all six venues.
- 23–27 July: Pool matches and playoffs
- 26 July: Rest day
- 27 July: Finals
#CTIHT2025 Vendor Line-up
Alright, team managers, players, supporters, and serial snackers, it’s time to talk tournament fuel. Because between the goals, tackles and turf burns, we all know that lunch is serious business.
Vendors:
- The Pizza Guy
- Chilangos Mexican Kitchen
- Pancake Bar
- Pizza Guy
- Awkward Turtle
- Saloon Diner
- Bro’s Street Food (Sunday only)
- Central Hockey Club (Tuck Shop)
Why #CTIHT2025 Is unmissable
Since its inception in 2003, The Cape Town International Hockey Tournament has grown and become a benchmark for global youth hockey. It blends high-performance sport with the energy and diversity of Cape Town.
Join the action, it’s going to be an epic event!
Search #CTIHT2025 and follow the journey as the future of field hockey takes centre stage.
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