[1][2] Argentina won their eighth gold medal by defeating the defending champions Canada 3–1 in the final.

A National Olympic Committee may enter one men's team for the field hockey competition.

[7] Eight teams competed in both the men's and women's Pan American Games hockey tournaments with the competition consisting of two rounds.

Remaining teams competed in classification matches to determine their ranking in the tournament.

During extra time, play followed golden goal rules with the first team to score declared the winner.