Field hockey at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Field hockey at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles took place from 29 July to 11 August 1984 at the Weingart Stadium, in Monterey Park.

Women's tournament
The United States and Australia played out a penalty shoot-out for the bronze medal after finishing equal on points and goal difference in the round robin stage, which the United States won 10–5.

Medalists

 * Penalty stroke competition for the bronze medal: United States defeated Australia 10–5.
 * Both teams had a 2–2–1 record and 9 goals for and 7 goals against. Canada also had a 2–2–1 record but had 9 goals for and 11 goals against.
 * West Germany finished just ahead of the tied teams with a 2–1–2 record to claim silver.