The European Hockey Federation (EHF) is the governing body of hockey in Europe and is composed of the Member Associations of European nations (42) that govern hockey in their countries. The EHF is one of 5 Continental Federations that are affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the world governing body for hockey.

The EHF's mission statement is: "To encourage, promote, develop and administer hockey in Europe at all levels in order to maintain hockey as an Olympic Sport on the Olympic Program and maximise participation, standards, enjoyment and community involvement. The work of the EHF and its efforts shall be based on democracy, loyalty, equality and especially recognising the importance of our volunteers."

The EHF, on behalf of and in co-operation with its members organisers indoor and outdoor, men and women, senior, junior (U21) and youth tournaments, both Nations and Clubs throughout the continent of Europe.

The EHF is governed by an Executive Board of elected members, holds a General Assembly every 2 years and is professionally administered from an office in Brussels, Belgium.