The Ōtautahi Cup (28th–30th August) is a key pre-season fixture on the domestic calendar, serving as an important warm-up event ahead of the National Hockey Championship (NHC).
Proudly hosted in Christchurch each year, the tournament brings together Canterbury, Otago, and Wellington in a highly competitive three-way contest. With provincial pride on the line and NHC selection spots in focus, the Ōtautahi Cup provides a valuable opportunity for teams to fine-tune combinations, build momentum, and test themselves in a high-performance environment before the national campaign begins.
