Field hockey at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's qualification


The qualification for the 2016 Men's Olympic Field hockey Tournament was held from September 2014 to October 2015. There were three qualification events, host country, continental championship, and 2014–15 FIH Hockey World League Semifinals respectively. Total twelve teams could participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Qualification summary

Host country

Each of the continental champions receives a berth alongside the host Brazil, while another six spots will be decided in the 2014–2015 FIH Hockey World League. As the host nation, Brazil has guaranteed a quota places if it satisfies the following performance criteria set by FIH: the men's team should either obtain a world ranking equal to or better than thirtieth place by the end of 2014, or not finish lower than sixth at the 2015 Pan American Games.

Africa

RankTeam
4
5
6
7
8
8

America

RankTeam
4
5
6
7
8

Asia

RankMen
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Europe

RankTeam
4
5
6
7
8

Oceania

RankTeam
4

2014–15 World League Semifinals

RankBuenos AiresAntwerp
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10