Action starts with Mixed Cup and Plate
The new Hockey season pushes back with cup action.
Mixed Cup runners-up last term Bacchas "B" meet Harlequins "A"in the late game at the National Sports Centre.
And Celts play Saracens Sabres also at 3.35pm at Peel.
There are also six ties in the Mixed Plate competition.
The Island Men's and Ladies sides are away at the Islands tournament in Jersey next weekend so the first Premier League action is still a fortnight away.
FC Isle of Man get pre-season underway with summer festival
Ravens get first runout ahead of new season
Swimming: Oscar Maddrell becomes triple British champion
Manx swimmer also breaks Island records during successful trip
Football: Mixed results for IoM Women in summer series
They welcomed Ynys Mon to The Bowl last weekend
Kinley and Bezance to be Commonwealth baton and flag bearers
Both to have starring roles in Thursday's opening ceremony