When the FIH unveiled the event hosthosts for the 2015–2018 cycle, [[Argentina]] was chosen to host this tournament for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title=FIH unveils event hosts for 2015-2018 cycle|url=http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4818-fih-unveils-event-hosts-for-2015-2018-cycle|publisher=FIH|accessdate=2013-11-08|date=2013-11-08}}</ref> After the success of the [[2012–13 Women's FIH Hockey World League Final]] played in [[San Miguel de Tucumán]], in early 2015 this city was announced as the host for the 2016 edition of the Champions Trophy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tucumán será sede del evento más importante|url=http://lgdeportiva.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/633953/deportes/tucuman-sera-sede-evento-mas-importante.html|publisher=La Gaceta Deportiva|accessdate=2016-03-07|date=2015-04-17}}</ref>
However, asin March 2016, the FIH had to terminate all contractual agreements with Argentina followingas theythe were[[Argentine Hockey Confederation]] was unable to fulfil their contractual obligations in regards to television rights, sponsorship and the hosting of events,. [[London]] was annoucendannounced as the host on March 2016instead.<ref>{{cite web|title=Champions Trophy: London steps in to host men's tournament|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/hockey/35748459|publisher=BBC|accessdate=2016-03-08|date=2016-03-07}}</ref>
