The 2012–13 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 1 was held from August to December 2012.
A total of 28 teams competing in 6 events took part in this round of the tournament playing for 15 berths in the Round 2, played in February and March 2013.
Each national association member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) had the opportunity to compete in the tournament.
Teams ranked 17th and lower in the FIH World Rankings current at the time of seeking entries for the competition were allocated to one of the Round 1 events.
[1] The following 28 teams, shown with final pre-tournament rankings, competed in this round of the tournament.