The countdown is officially on! In just one month, the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26 — hockey’s “League of the Best” — will take center stage once again, bringing together the world’s top national teams in a season that promises elite competition, Olympic stakes, and unforgettable moments.
This season will begin on 9 December 2025, with the opening stages hosted in Ireland and Argentina, marking the start of another thrilling journey across multiple continents. The FIH Hockey Pro League continues to feature 9 best hockey nations in the men’s and women’s competitions, with 13 stages across 10 countries providing fans all around the world access to live action-packed encounters!
Olympic Pathway: Higher stakes than ever before!
The 2025/26 season holds special significance — it’s not just about the title. For the first time, the men’s and women’s champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League will earn direct qualification to the LA28 Olympic Games. Every match, every point, and every goal will carry immense weight as teams battle not only for glory but for taking a step forward towards their Olympic dreams.
As FIH President Tayyab Ikram put it:
“As we count down to the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26, a true showcase of world-class athletes, excitement is building across the global hockey community.
This time the stakes will be higher than they have ever before, as the Pro League becomes a pathway to the upcoming LA28 Olympics, with the men’s and women’s champions securing Olympic qualification!
With one month to go, we look forward to celebrating the athletes, teams and fans who make the ‘League of the Best’ a symbol of excellence in hockey.”
The Stages:
Ireland (9-14 December 2025) – Ireland, Belgium, England (women) & Belgium, England, Germany (men)
Argentina (9-14 December 2025) – Argentina, Germany, Netherlands (women) & Argentina, Netherlands, Pakistan (men)
China (5-10 February 2026) – China, England, Netherlands (women)
Spain (5-10 February 2026) – Spain, Belgium, Germany (women) & Spain, England, Netherlands (men)
Australia (10-15 February 2026) – Australia, Argentina, Ireland (women) & Australia, Germany, Pakistan (men)
India (10-15 February 2026) – India, Argentina, Belgium (men)
Australia (20-25 February 2026) – Australia, China, Spain (women) & Australia, India, Spain (men)
England (13-21 June 2026) – England, Australia, Germany (women) & England, Argentina, Australia (men)
Netherlands (13-21 June 2026) – Netherlands, Ireland, Spain (women) & Netherlands, Germany, India (men)
Belgium (13-21 June 2026) – Belgium, Argentina, China (women) & Belgium, Pakistan, Spain (men)
Belgium (23-28 June 2026) – Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (women) & Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (men)
Germany (23-28 June 2026) – Germany, China, Ireland (women) & Germany, Argentina, Spain (men)
England (23-28 June 2026) – England, Argentina, Spain (women) & England, India, Pakistan (men)
Watch Every Match Live on Watch.Hockey
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From full-match coverage to highlights and behind-the-scenes stories, the platform gives global audiences front-row access to the stars, the rivalries, and the passion that define the sport.
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The Stage Is Set
With the Netherlands looking to defend both the men’s and women’s titles, the women’s teams of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, England, Germany, Ireland and Spain along with the men’s sides from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Pakistan and Spain will be bringing their A-game to unseat the champions from their thrones and grab the Pro League glory for themselves!
Expect breathtaking skills, fierce rivalries, and an atmosphere charged with Olympic ambition — as the “League of the Best” returns for another unforgettable season.
The countdown has begun. One month to go. Let the Pro League magic return.
