Northern Blues and Western Province Lead Charge into SA Indoor IPT Semi-Finals
Day Two of the 2026 South African Indoor Hockey IPT powered by Spar delivered statement wins, dominant set-piece displays and decisive momentum shifts as the semi-final line-ups across all sections were confirmed in eThekwini on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
The A Section continued at UKZN Westville Campus, while the B Section action unfolded at Thomas More College and, with pool stages now complete, attention turns fully to knockout hockey.
Northern Blues opened the day in dominant fashion with a 6–1 win over SG Witsies, showcasing sharp attacking play and consistent set-piece execution.
WP Peninsula edged KZN Raiders 2–1 in a tightly contested encounter before later securing a second win of the day with a 5–2 victory over KZN Inland.
Western Province were clinical in their 5–0 win over KZN Inland and later defeated KZN Raiders 3–1 to continue building momentum.
Southern Gauteng overcame Mpumalanga 5–1 in the morning session, but Northern Blues proved relentless later in the day with a commanding 6–2 victory over Southern Gauteng in one of the standout performances of the section.
SG Witsies added a 4–2 win over Mpumalanga to keep their campaign competitive.
With the pool phase concluded, the semi-final match-ups are now locked in and promise blockbuster encounters.
In the Women’s B Section, Northern Daisies began strongly with an emphatic 8–1 win over Mpumalanga B, before battling to a disciplined 0–0 draw with KZN Mynahs in one of the tightest matches of the day.
KZN Mynahs produced an attacking masterclass in their 11–2 victory over KZN Inland B, showcasing depth and pace throughout.
KZN Inland B responded later with a confident 7–2 win over Mpumalanga B to close out the day positively.
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Semi-final spots are now secured, and the battle for promotion reaches its decisive phase. With pool stages complete, the tournament now shifts firmly into knockout mode.
Across both A and B Sections, contenders have emerged, confidence is building, and margins for error have disappeared. Set-piece execution, squad depth, and composure in decisive moments will determine who advances to the finals.
Day Three promises high-stakes indoor hockey as semi-final places on finals day are contested in what is shaping up to be a thrilling 2026 South African Indoor Hockey IPT.
A Section Pool Round Results of the 2026 SA Hockey Indoor IPT at UKZN in Durban on 25 February, 2026
M1: Mpumalanga 0-14 Northern Blues (Pool B)
M2: Southern Gauteng 6-1 SG Witsies (Pool B)
M3: Western Province 5-1 WP Peninsula (Pool A)
M4: KZN Raiders 6-1 KZN Inland (Pool A)
A Section Pool Round Results of the 2026 SA Hockey Indoor IPT at UKZN in Durban on 26 February, 2026
M5: Northern Blues 6-1 SG Witsies (Pool B)
M6: WP Peninsula 2-1 KZN Raiders (Pool A)
M7: Western Province 5-0 KZN Inland (Pool A)
M8: Southern Gauteng 5-1 Mpumalanga (Pool B)
M9: WP Peninsula 5-2 KZN Inland (Pool A)
M10: Mpumalanga 2-4 SG Witsies (Pool B)
M11: Southern Gauteng 2-4 Northern Blues (Pool B)
M12: Western Province 3-1 KZN Raiders (Pool A)
A Section Pool Standings on Thursday, 26 February:
Pool A
1. Western Province (+11) 9pts
2. WP Peninsula (0) 6pts
3. KZN Raiders (+2) 3pts
4. KZN Inland (-13) 0pts
Pool B
1. Northern Blues (+23) 9pts
2. Southern Gauteng (+5) 6pts
3. SG Witsies (-8) 3pts
4. Mpumalanga (-20) 0pts
A Section Fifth to Eighth Place Play-Offs on 27 February, 2026
M13 11:00: SG Witsies vs KZN Inland
M14 12:15: KZN Raiders vs Mpumalanga
A Section Semi-Finals 27 February, 2026
M15 13:00: Western Province vs Southern Gauteng
M16 14:15: Northern Blues vs WP Peninsula
A Section Seventh and Eighth Place Play-Off on 27 February, 2026
M17 15:30: Loser M13 vs Loser M14
A Section Fifth and Sixth Place Play-Off on 27 February, 2026
M18 18:00: Winner M13 vs Winner M14
A Section Bronze Medal Match on 28 February, 2026
M19 09:15: Loser M15 vs Loser M16
A Section 2026 SA Hockey Indoor IPT Final on 28 February, 2026
M20 11:45: Winner M15 vs Winner M16
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: WP Peninsula beat KZN Raiders and KZN Inland on Thursday to qualify for the 2026 SA Indoor Hockey IPT semi-finals, where they will meet Northern Blues in their pursuit of the prestigious Women’s A Section title in eThekwini on Thursday, 26 February 2026. All Photos: Ray Chaplin
Photo 2 Caption: Defending champs Western Province prepare to face Southern Gauteng after confirmation of the semi-finalists on Thursday.
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