The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board has confirmed the event will take place in Valencia from December 10 to 17 next year.

The decision followed the recommendation of the FIH’s Task Force Events Bidding, which comprises of Board members from all five Continental Federations.

Hosts Spain, Canada, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea and South Africa have qualified to compete in the eight-team tournament based on their world rankings.

The winning team will be given the chance to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2023-2024 season, providing they meet the FIH’s requirements.

FIH chief executive Thierry Weil has high hopes for next year’s Hockey Women’s Nations Cup, claiming it will help to grow the sport.

"On behalf of FIH, I’d like to thank wholeheartedly the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation for hosting this inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup, a new competition in our portfolio which will bring further excitement to our sport," said Weil.

"Nothing less than a place within the FIH Hockey Pro League is at stake.

"This promises to generate great and hard-fought matches between excellent teams.

"That is really good for the growth of our sport worldwide."

Santiago Deó, President of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation, added: "We are very happy that the FIH has given us the organization of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup.

"Another great women's hockey event that we will be able to organize in our country.

"We are proud to be the chosen ones and we are very grateful.

"It is an opportunity for the women's team to qualify for the FIH Hockey Pro League and, like the men's team, play this great hockey competition."