SURVIVAL SERIES: THREE MATCHES TO SAVE PREMIER DIVISION STATUS
The equation for the Bees is brutally simple. Three matches remain. Every one of them must be attacked like a cup final.
A loss in any one of these final three fixtures would seriously hamper the Men's 1st Team escape from relegation from the Men's Premier Division.
That leaves one final run-in for the squad to produce the Great Escape. The group has turned their fortunes around during the second half of the season and have fought hard to keep the battle alive. The boys have secured 10 points in the last 5 matches. Now the season comes down to a three-game Survival Series against Brooklands, Southgate and Reading.
THE FIXTURES
•Saturday 18 April 2026: Beeston vs Brooklands, home
•Saturday 25 April 2026: Southgate vs Beeston, away
•Saturday 2 May 2026: Reading vs Beeston, away
LAST HOME GAME. ALL SUPPORT NEEDED.
The Brooklands fixture is the last home game of the season and the first night of the Survival Series. It is the one chance for the squad to have Nottingham Hockey Centre fully behind them before the campaign finishes with back-to-back away trips.
Every voice matters. If you can get down to the club on Saturday 18 April 2026, do it. The Bees need a proper home atmosphere as they battle for survival and try to take the first step in keeping Premier Division hockey at Beeston.
Another big home game for the Bees at 6pm. If they can get another 3 points, they’re one step closer to being clear of the relegation zone.
Join us for 6pm pushback, have a pint and a curry down at the Stick and Pitcher bar at Nottingham Hockey Centre.
Can’t make the match? Join us on Bee TV at https://t.co/VKEidPy6p8 at 6pm.
Another huge day for the Bees... if they can get another win today against @SouthgateHC, then the next phase of the league really is all to play for.
Today is also Pride Night at the club, with live music from Ben Haynes - so come down to the club at 6pm, this isn't one to miss.
We'll of course be live on Bee TV joined by Andy Day and Steve Musson, so if you can't make it, join us online at https://t.co/BodjtpjixZ
1-1 COACHING
Players from the Men’s 1st team are offering 1-1 coaching sessions over the next 5 weeks. This is a great opportunity to learn from players at the top of their game, including senior and junior international stars, and sessions are available for anyone to book.
There are eight players to choose from, including specialist goalkeeper, defensive, midfield and attack coaching, so you can select the best player for what you’d like to improve in your own game. Each player has a short profile to help you judge the best fit for you.
Book your space: https://t.co/1AplRBx3mR
Massive game today! 🐝 A win on the road against Cardiff & Met could be the turning point in our season and crucial for the relegation battle. Time to turn the tide! 🌊🏑
🆚 Cardiff & Met
📍 Sophia Gardens
🕑 2:00 PM
Up the Bees!
One to watch!!
It's the men's first home game of the season as they take on @eghockeyclub.
Tune in at https://t.co/oCTvTdmg9f, or join us at the club at 6pm!
You Bees!! 🐝
At the end of 2024, we wrapped up a very exciting project at @HockeyNotts installing the UK’s first Hockey5s pitch.
The pitch was the result of a partnership between Nottingham Hockey Centre and Britvic, quickly earning its nickname the “@pepsi Pitch”.
We’re proud to have been involved in this project. Here’s another look at the pitch in all its bright blue glory 🏑