Trial sessions
Pick a time that suits you. Booking takes a minute and the club confirms within a day.
Club buddies
Local clubs have dedicated members to welcome newcomers. They will meet you at the door, introduce you to the team, and make sure you feel at home from day one.
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Good to know
Come and watch first
Play field hockey in Copenhagen — and find your people
Københavns Hockeyklub is the oldest field hockey club in Scandinavia, with a strong international membership and plenty of life off the pitch. Your first session is free, and you book it in English.
One club plays field hockey in Copenhagen: Københavns Hockeyklub.
More than a training session
Københavns Hockeyklub has been playing since 1904, which makes it the oldest field hockey club in Scandinavia — and it is known as much for its many social gatherings off the pitch as for the hockey on it.
Danish clubs are foreninger — run by their members, not by a company — so you are part of the club, not a customer. Clubs field teams in several divisions, so there is normally a side for you to join rather than one you have to earn a place in.
The teams play outdoors at the water pitch in Valby Idrætspark from mid-March to October and indoors from November to early March. Indoor hockey is a faster game on a smaller surface, and clubs often use it to bring new players in. Book your free session and come along once.
Meet the club
- Københavns Hockeyklub — trains at Valby Idrætspark, Julius Andersens Vej 1, 2450 København SV.
No bookable trial sessions right now
These clubs are active but have no open trial sessions at the moment. Contact a club directly, or browse everything on offer.
Good to know
Do I need to speak Danish?
No. You book in English, and your confirmation email is in English too. Training itself may be in Danish — just ask, and people usually switch.
Is the first session really free?
Yes. A trial session booked here costs nothing. You are not signing up for a membership by booking one, and nobody asks for card details.
What should I bring?
Sportswear, shin protection if you already own some, and trainers or turf shoes. Clubs usually have a spare stick for a first session.
What happens after I book?
You get a confirmation email, and the club is told that you are coming. If you need to change the date or cancel, the email has a link for both.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. You can add one guest when you book, and they get their own invitation by email.
How does membership work in a Danish club?
Danish clubs are foreninger — member-run associations, not commercial gyms. After the free trial you join by paying a kontingent, usually once or twice a year, and that is what covers training and coaching for the season.
When can I start?
The outdoor season runs spring and autumn, with indoor hockey filling the winter months in a hall.
Which areas does this page cover?
Copenhagen here means Copenhagen and the Capital Region: the clubs listed on this page train in the city itself and in Gentofte, Hvidovre, Amager and Brønshøj. If you live anywhere along an S-train line, one of them is probably closer than it looks on a map.
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Looking for a different sport?
Clubs all over Denmark are looking for new teammates. Every sport and every open session is on one page.