England's men secured second place in the FIH Pro League despite losing their final match to India on penalties at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. After a goalless draw, only David Goodfield and captain Zachary Wallace converted for England in a 3-2 shootout defeat. Zak Jones' side accumulated 35 points across the campaign, finishing four points behind champions Belgium.

Belgium claimed the title with a game to spare, becoming the first team to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Their success sets up an intriguing World Cup pool stage where England will face India, Pakistan and Wales in August across the Netherlands and Belgium. The men's and women's Pro League winners over the next two seasons will secure Olympic berths.

England's women preserved their top-flight status with consecutive victories over Spain in London. A 3-2 comeback win against runners-up Argentina proved decisive, with Anna Toman and Ellie Rayer converting penalty corners before Holly Hunt scored the winner. This moved them to 16 points, enough for seventh place in the nine-team table.

Ireland's women dropped to the second tier after finishing bottom with just 10 points. Defeats to Germany and China in their final fixtures confirmed their relegation, while the Netherlands dominated the women's competition with a commanding 13-point advantage over Argentina.