The 2025 NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship is building as teams across the nation prepare for one of the most competitive tournaments of the fall season. This annual event showcases the best programs from across the Division II landscape, highlighting the athleticism, strategy, and determination that define collegiate field hockey.
The Selection Show for the 2025 DII Field Hockey Championship will air in early November, following the conclusion of conference tournaments. During the show, the NCAA selection committee will unveil the full tournament bracket, including regional placements, host sites, and first-round matchups. The committee evaluates teams based on their overall records, strength of schedule, regional rankings, and performance in conference play. Once the field is set, schools will begin preparations for the opening round of the tournament, where only the strongest teams advance toward the ultimate prize — the national title.
The championship bracket typically features a field of eight teams, divided into two regions. Each region hosts semifinal matchups, and the winners from each region move on to the national semifinals and final. The 2025 championship will follow the same structure, ensuring a balanced and fair competition that rewards consistent performance throughout the season. Host sites for both the regional rounds and the final four are selected based on facilities, geographic balance, and the ability to accommodate fans and traveling teams.
The schedule for the 2025 DII Field Hockey Championship is expected to begin with the first-round games in mid-November. The semifinal and championship matches are projected to take place during the Thanksgiving weekend, offering fans an exciting culmination to the season. The NCAA will announce the official dates and venues during the selection broadcast, allowing teams and supporters to plan their travel accordingly.
The full eight-team championship field for the single-elimination tournament will be revealed at the 2025 NCAA DII field hockey selection show. In the meantime, here is all you need to know.
The selection event, which will be live-streamed on NCAA.com, will unveil the championship bracket on Sunday, November 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
2025 NCAA DII field hockey tournament schedule
- Selection show: 9:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 9, on NCAA.com
- First round: Saturday, Nov. 15
- Semifinals: Friday, Nov. 21
- National Championship: Sunday, Nov. 23
NCAA DII field hockey tournament bracket
NCAA DII field hockey championship history
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | St. Anselm (17-6) | Carolyn King-Robitaille | 1-0 (OT) | Kutztown | Gaffney, South Carolina |
| 2023 | Kutztown (19-3) | Marci Scheuing | 2-1 | East Stroudsburg | Manchester, NH |
| 2022 | East Stroudsburg (20-2) | Sandy Miller | 1-0 | Shippensburg | Renton, Wash. |
| 2021 | Shippensburg | Tara Zollinger | 3-0 | West Chester | Millersville |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | West Chester (20-1) | Amy Cohen | 2-1 | Saint Anselm | Millersville |
| 2018 | Shippensburg (19-4) | Tara Zollinger | 1-0 (OT) | East Stroudsburg | Pittsburgh |
| 2017 | Shippensburg (17-4) | Tara Zollinger | 4-1 | LIU Post | Louisville |
| 2016 | Shippensburg (20-3) | Bertie Landes | 2-1 | LIU Post | Stonehill |
| 2015 | East Stroudsburg (18-3) | Sandy Miller | 1-0 | Merrimack | Bloomsburg |
| 2014 | Millersville (20-3) | Shelly Behrens | 1-0 | LIU Post | Louisville |
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