England Hockey has made the notable announcement that the eagerly anticipated Super 6s Finals Day will be relocating from the Copper Box Arena in East London to the Derby Arena in the East Midlands. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 28th January 2024 and is poised to provide an action-packed day of indoor hockey.
Known as Hockey’s Big Day In, the Super 6s competition will showcase top-class indoor hockey as teams from the Premier Division (Men and Women) compete for the title of national indoor champions. This showdown will mark the culmination of two weekends of thrilling qualifying matches.
The Derby Arena, situated on Derby’s Pride Park next to the Derby County Football Club, has been selected as the new venue for the Super 6s Finals Day. This state-of-the-art facility, which commenced operations in 2015, stands as a true testament to the city’s dedication to offering world-class leisure facilities. With a development cost of £27.5 million, the Arena serves as a shining example of Derby City Council’s commitment to enhancing the city’s leisure offerings.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the change in venue, Rich Beer, England Hockey’s Sport and Development Director, stated: “We’re extremely pleased to bring the Super 6s Finals Day to a new venue, Derby Arena, which provides us with an excellent opportunity to bring the Super 6s to fans across the country. We are aware of the desire for national events to change location, and we have worked diligently to discover a venue that not only provides the ideal environment for the event, but is also easily accessible by both road and rail. I hope the hockey community will share in our excitement for this new venue, and we eagerly anticipate your presence in January.”
In a similar vein, Councillor Baggy Shanker, Leader of Derby City Council, extended a warm welcome, stating: “We’re thrilled to welcome the England Hockey Super 6s Finals to Derby for the first time. Derby Arena is a world-class venue that is perfectly suited for an event of this nature, and we are looking forward to welcoming hockey enthusiasts to the city. It will also serve as a fantastic opportunity for local residents to enjoy what promises to be a thrilling day of sport.”
Further information on how to attend the event and witness the excitement of the Super 6s action will be released in the near future. It is without a doubt that the move to Derby Arena will bring an added level of excitement to this year’s Super 6s Finals Day, and with the assurance of top-notch hockey action, fans are in for a genuine treat.