FIH announces match schedule for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026!

After a thrilling FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 draw ceremony held yesterday at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where participating teams and athletes discovered their opponents for the group stage, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has now confirmed the match schedule for the World Cup!

Want to know when and where your favourite team will play? Click here and make sure to book your tickets for the most prestigious FIH event taking place in Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August this year!

With today’s publication of the match schedule, both the Women’s and Men’s Teams now know exactly when they will play in the first group stage. In addition, the next phase of ticket sales starts today, making final tickets available once again.

Draw at the Wagener Stadium with new Dutch World Cup ambassador DJ La Fuente
Yesterday, hockey icons, national team coaches, the captains of the Dutch and Belgian teams, partners, media and other invited guests gathered at the Wagener Stadium for the official draw of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The draw was conducted by hockey legends Naomi van As, Teun de Nooijer and Barbara Nelen. Newly appointed Dutch World Cup ambassador DJ La Fuente also took part in the proceedings.

Watch.Hockey
All matches will be live-streamed on Watch.Hockey. Fans are encouraged to purchase their Watch.Hockey World Cup Pass as soon as possible to benefit from the early bird rate! Don’t miss any of the action of the most prestigious FIH event! All information is available here.