2026 Field Hockey Championship Bracket

Six teams. Three rounds. November 3–7, 2026.

First Round

Tuesday, November 3 · Higher seeds host

Game 1 · QUARTERFINAL7:00 PM
4#4 Smith—
5#5 WPI—

Site: Northampton, Mass. · Smith Turf Field

Game 2 · QUARTERFINAL6:00 PM
5#3 Wellesley—
5#6 Springfield—

Site: Wellesley, Mass. · Butler Stadium

Semifinals

Thursday, November 5 · At #1 and #2 seeds

Game 3 · SEMIFINAL6:00 PM
1#1 MIT—
–Winner Game 1—

Site: Cambridge, Mass. · Jack Barry Field

Game 4 · SEMIFINAL6:00 PM
2#2 Babson—
–Winner Game 2—

Site: Babson Park, Mass. · MacDowell Field

Championship

Saturday, November 7 · Highest remaining seed hosts

Game 5 · CHAMPIONSHIPTime TBD
–Winner Game 3—
–Winner Game 4—

Site: Highest remaining seed · venue TBD

Champion

2026 NEWMAC Field Hockey Champion - Receives NCAA AQ

2026 ChampionTo be determined

The six-team field includes first-round byes for seeds #1 and #2. In the opening round, #6 visits #3 and #5 visits #4; semifinal matches are hosted by #1 and #2; the highest remaining seed hosts the final. Times and teams will be updated when announced. Official championship page.