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Where to watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: TV channels and live streams
Watch the FIH Hockey World Cup on Watch.Hockey, FIH’s official streaming platform. You can also check local broadcasts and select channels for highlights.
If you’re looking for where to watch the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Hockey World Cup in 2026, you’ve come to the right place. The FIH Hockey World Cup is the world’s premier field hockey tournament for men’s and women’s national teams, with both competitions taking place simultaneously from August 15 to 30, 2026.
Below, you’ll find the TV channels and streaming services showing the tournament in different countries, along with details on the official Watch.Hockey global streaming pass, free viewing options where available, and how to watch while traveling overseas.
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Watching the Hockey World Cup 2026 in person
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 takes place from August 15 to 30 across two host nations, Belgium and the Netherlands, with matches played at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre and Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
Fans attending in person will have the chance to watch both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which run simultaneously throughout the competition. If you can’t make the trip, you can still follow every match live on TV or online through official broadcasters and streaming services.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 takes place from August 15 to 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands, with the women’s tournament concluding on August 29 and the men’s final taking place on August 30. The tables below show the schedule for each tournament, along with local kick-off times.
Belgium schedule (Belfius Hockey Arena)
| Stage | Dates | Local (CEST) | U.S. & Canada (EDT) | UK (BST) | Australia (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group stage 1 | Aug. 15–20 | 10:00/10:30 a.m. | 4:00/4:30 a.m. | 9:00/9:30 a.m. | 6:00/6:30 p.m. |
| Group stage 2 | Aug. 21–24 | 10:00/10:30 a.m. | 4:00/4:30 a.m. | 9:00/9:30 a.m. | 6:00/6:30 p.m. |
| Semi-finals | Aug. 27–28 | 10:00 a.m. | 4:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Final | Aug. 30 | 12:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
Netherlands schedule (Wagener Stadium)
| Stage | Dates | Local (CEST) | U.S. & Canada (EDT) | UK (BST) | Australia (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool matches | Aug. 15–24 | 8:30 a.m. | 2:30 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Semi-finals and ranking matches | Aug. 27–28 | 8:30 a.m. | 2:30 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Final and bronze medal game | Aug. 29–30 | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
Where to watch the Hockey World Cup 2026 by country
The official way to watch the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup online is through Watch.Hockey, FIH’s official digital streaming platform. In some countries, FIH has also partnered with local broadcasters and streaming services to provide tournament coverage.
The table below lists the currently confirmed viewing options. More broadcast partners may be announced before the tournament begins, so always check for the latest updates.
| Country | Broadcaster/platform | Free or paid |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Watch.Hockey | Paid |
| India | JioCinema, Star Sports (TV), Disney+ Hotstar | JioCinema: Free/Paid*Star Sports: PaidDisney+ Hotstar: Paid |
| Pakistan | tapmad | Paid |
*Availability on JioCinema may vary depending on the subscription plan and region.
How to watch on the official Watch.Hockey stream
Fans can purchase the World Cup Pass for US$44.99, which provides live coverage of the tournament, full match replays, exclusive documentaries, and special features.
The platform is available on web browsers, iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, and Android TV, and allows streaming on up to two devices at the same time with a single subscription.
Watch.Hockey is available in most countries. However, some live matches may be unavailable in regions where a local broadcaster holds exclusive broadcast rights. In those cases, viewers should watch through the official broadcaster in their country.
How to watch the Hockey World Cup 2026 for free
If you don’t have access to a broadcaster or a Watch.Hockey subscription, you can still watch free highlights from the tournament. The International Hockey Federation’s official YouTube channel publishes match highlights, key moments, interviews, and other tournament content.
Country-specific channels may also upload highlights and coverage, such as Channel 4 Sport and Sports Cursor for England, and the Hockey India League YouTube channel for India. Additional free highlights may become available as more broadcasters announce their coverage.
How to watch the Hockey World Cup 2026 from abroad
If you’re traveling during the 2026 Hockey World Cup, your usual streaming service may not work because of regional broadcasting rights. For example, Watch.Hockey is geo-blocked in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where local broadcasters hold exclusive rights. Fans in these countries can still watch match highlights and extended on-demand videos on the platform.
If you plan to stream from abroad, you may be able to access your home streaming service with a good VPN, provided it complies with the platform’s terms of use. Using a travel eSIM such as Holafly can help you stay connected with reliable mobile data while traveling, so you can avoid buffering or interruptions, especially during live matches.
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FAQs about watching the Hockey World Cup 2026
Yes, in some countries. For example, JioHotstar may offer free live streaming for viewers in India, depending on your region and subscription plan. If free live coverage isn’t available where you are, you can still watch free match highlights, interviews, and tournament clips on the FIH YouTube channel and selected broadcaster YouTube channels.
Yes. TV coverage is available in selected countries through official broadcast partners. In India, you can watch on Star Sports, while other countries may have their own local broadcasters. If no TV broadcaster is available in your region, you can stream the tournament on Watch.Hockey, with a World Cup Pass.
The official streaming platform is Watch.Hockey, which is available in most countries with a paid World Cup Pass. In some regions, local streaming services also have the rights, including JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar in India, and tapmad in Pakistan.
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