Hockey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was the third appearance of Hockey at the Commonwealth Games and took place between 16 March and 24 March for women and between 17 March and 24 March for men.
Both competitions consisted of a round robin stage of two groups of five with the winners and runners-up of each group qualifying for the semifinals.
All matches were played at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in the Parkville area of Melbourne.
Australia topped the field hockey medal table, by virtue of winning both gold medals.