The Women's field hockey event for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium from 4–13 October 2010.

[1] The Gold medal was won by Australia, who defeated New Zealand 4–2 on penalty strokes after the match had finished 2–2.

England won the bronze medal by defeating South Africa 1–0.

Twelve umpires for the women's event were appointed by the International Hockey Federation.

[2] As per statistical convention in field hockey, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.