The Dutch Hoofdklasse is starting on April 14 into the 2016 season. Eight teams will compete for the championship, while the usual suspects Curacap Neptunus and L&D Amsterdam are the main favorites to win it all. The Vaessen Pioniers and Corendon Kinheim also hope to have a say in the title race. Additionally HCAW Bussum, UVV, DSS and the promoted Oosterhout Twins complete the field in the league.

The format hasn’t changed to the previous season. Once again the top two teams from the first half and the second half will clinch spots in the semi-final round robin. This could change for 2017. According to reports from the opening press conference this week, KNBSB is planning workshops to find a possible new format for next year’s campaign.

In week one Corendon Kinheim hosts HCAW Bussum. Defending champion Curacao Neptunus travels to Oosterhout to take on the Twins. UVV plays against DSS. L&D Amsterdam squares off with the Vaessen Pioniers. The opening series continue on Saturday and Sunday.

Schedule Week 1: