Field hockey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games took place between 16 March and 25 March for women and for men, between 17 March and 26 March. Both competitions consisted of a round robin stage of two groups of five with the winners and runners-up of each group qualifying for the semifinals.
All matches were played at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in the Parkville area of Melbourne.
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