The 2026-27 Isle of Man hockey season gets underway this weekend with a full programme of mixed league action on Saturday.

With 29 teams entered across four senior divisions, the growing numbers reflect the continuing popularity of hockey across the island, with two brand-new squads making their league debuts in Mixed Division Three: Ramsey Robins and Valkyrs Colts.

Combined with seven teams competing in the Mixed Under-15 League, no fewer than 36 teams in total will contest the mixed season, with most set to get their 2026-27 campaigns underway this Saturday.

Mixed Premiership champions Bacchas A will begin the defence of their title with a clash against Castletown Celts at the NSC on Saturday morning, while newly-promoted Division One winners Valkyrs B begin life in the top flight with an inter-club derby against their A team in the late pushback at QEII in Peel.

RACHEL ANDREW

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Saturday, September 12:

Mixed Premiership

Castletown Celts v Bacchas A 11.05am @ the NSC

Bacchas B v Harlequins A 12.35pm @ the NSC

Valkyrs A v Valkyrs B 3.35pm @ QEII

Vikings A v Castletown Southerners 2.05pm @ CRHS

Mixed Division One

Bacchas C v Vikings B 2.05pm @ the NSC

Valkyrs C v Castletown Cammags 12.35pm @ QEII

Harlequins B v Ramsey A 12.35pm @ RGS

Mixed Division Two

Castletown Cosney v Valkyrs D 2.05pm @ QEII

Ramsey Ravens v Castletown Cushags 11.05am @ CRHS

Vikings C v Bacchas Colts 12.35pm @ KWC

Mixed Division Three

Valkyrs Colts v Castletown Carrick 11.05am @ QEII

Bacchas D v Vikings E 12.35pm @ CRHS

Ramsey Robins v Harlequins D 2.05pm @ RGS

Harlequins C v Ramsey Rookies 3.35pm @ RGS

Under-15s League

Vikings v Ramsey 3.35pm @ the NSC

Castletown Sabres v Castletown Sharks 3.35pm @ CRHS

Harlequins v Bacchas 2.05pm @ KWC