The 2016 Cape Town Summer Series was the first edition of the women's field hockey friendly series, comprising a number of test matches between the national teams of Germany, India, Scotland and the hosts, South Africa.

The series was held at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, from 20 February to 5 March.

[1][2] Germany finished in first place, topping the pool at the conclusion of the matches.

[3] All times are local (SAST).

There were 50 goals scored in 12 matches, for an average of 4.17 goals per match.