Both the men's and the women's field hockey competitions at the 2018 South American Games were the third inclusion of hockey at the South American Games. Both tournaments were held in conjunction with one another between 29 May – 7 June 2018 at Estadio Félix Capriles in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
The top two teams in each tournament will qualify for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Participating nations.
Men's tournament.
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Women's tournament.
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References.
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