How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule

(Image credit: Virginie Lefour/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images) Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 free on YouTube & BBC iPlayer (UK)Unlock your stream with Surfshark (save up to 85%)Hockey World Cup: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 30 All eyes are on the Netherlands men's team and the Belgium women's team at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, as each side has a golden opportunity to end their respective droughts in this competition. The Oranje last tasted World Cup glory in 1998, while the Red Panthers' best result was third, way back in 1978.Not only are they amongst the top-ranked teams at this edition of the tournament, the sides will enjoy home advantage as the World Cup is being co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium, in Amstelveen and Wavre respectively. The Belgium men's team, beaten finalists last time out and winners before that in 2018, top the rankings off the back of their recent FIH Pro League triumph. The Dutch, meanwhile, are the reigning Olympic gold medallists, and Germany the world champions, so the competition looks fierce.The Netherlands women's team, however, might be impossible to stop. They're the back-to-back-to-back world champions, back-to-back Olympic champions and have just won their sixth FIH Pro League title in seven attempts – by 15 points. Argentina, Belgium and China have their work cut out.Here's how to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the schedule and recent champions below. Can you watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 for free? Yes. Free Hockey World Cup coverage is available in the UK courtesy of the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel, which is live streaming every England, Scotland and Wales game.Wales and Scotland games are also being shown on Welsh-language station S4C and Gaelic-language channel BBC Alba respectively, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer.It's also free-to-air on RTL Play and Sporza in Belgium and NOS in the Netherlands.Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 for free as if you were right at home. Use a VPN to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country and unlock your usual streaming services. The best VPN right now? We recommend Surfshark – it does everything and comes with up to 85% off. How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in the US, Canada and Australia FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is available to watch on the Watch.Hockey streaming service in the US, Canada and Australia.A World Cup pass costs US$44.99, and will let you stream all 100 games live.If you have a subscription but you're away during the tournament, you can unlock access your streaming accounts from anywhere by using a VPN. How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK All games involving England, Scotland and Wales are-free-to-air in the UK, on the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel. That's 11 pool-stage fixtures – and more beyond.Welsh-language channel S4C and Gaelic-language station BBC Alba will show Wales and Scotland games too, with live streaming available via free-to-air BBC iPlayer.For comprehensive FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 coverage, however, you'll need a $44.99 Watch.Hockey subscription.If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere. How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in the US In addition to the US$44.99 Watch.Hockey option in the US, CBS Sports Network will be showing the US women's team matches during the tournament.You can access on OTT streaming platforms such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV, all of which feature a free trial for new users of varying lengths.Once the free trial period is up, there will be a charge to subscribe. Check your local operator for details.Not in the US right now, explore the VPN route to access the field hockey from anywhere. How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in India In India, FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is being shown on Star Sports channels, with live streaming available via JioHotstar.JioHotstar prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) per month, rising to Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD) per year.If you're currently out of India but want to watch a Hockey World Cup live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Q&AFIH Hockey World Cup schedule 2026 Click to see more ▼ (All times UK)MEN'S POOL STAGESaturday, August 1512pm – India vs Wales1.30pm – Germany vs Malaysia6pm – England vs Pakistan8pm – Belgium vs FranceSunday, August 1610.30am – Australia vs Ireland1.30pm – Spain vs South Africa3pm – Netherlands vs New Zealand6pm – Argentina vs JapanMonday, August 1711.30am – Pakistan vs Wales1pm – France vs Malaysia2pm – India vs England7.30pm – Germany vs BelgiumTuesday, August 188.30am – New Zealand vs Japan1pm – Spain vs Australia4pm – Ireland vs South Africa5pm – Argentina vs NetherlandsWednesday, August 1911.30am – England vs Wales2pm – Pakistan vs India4pm – France vs Germany7.30pm – Belgium vs MalaysiaThursday, August 2010am – Australia vs South Africa11.30am – New Zealand vs Argentina4pm – Ireland vs Spain5pm – Netherlands vs JapanWOMEN'S POOL STAGESaturday, August 159am – Australia vs Japan10.30am – Germany vs Scotland3pm – Netherlands vs Chile4.30pm – Argentina vs USASunday, August 169am – England vs South Africa12pm – China vs India4.30pm – Belgium vs New Zealand7.30pm – Spain vs IrelandMonday, August 178.30am – Chile vs Japan10am – USA vs Scotland4pm – Germany vs Argentina5pm – Australia vs NetherlandsTuesday, August 1810am – New Zealand vs Ireland11.30am – England vs China2pm – India vs South Africa7.30pm – Spain vs BelgiumWednesday, August 198.30am – Chile vs Australia10am – Argentina vs Scotland1pm – USA vs Germany5pm – Netherlands vs JapanThursday, August 208.30am – China vs South Africa1pm – New Zealand vs Spain2pm – India vs England7.30pm – Belgium vs Ireland Who are the recent FIH Hockey World Cup champions?Recent Hockey World Cup winnersMen's champions2023 – Germany2018 – Belgium2014 – Australia2010 – Australia2006 – GermanyWomen's champions2022 – Netherlands2018 – Netherlands2014 – Netherlands2010 – Argentina2006 – Netherlands We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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