Archive · 19 Aug 2026
India-Pakistan Hockey World Cup Match: Live Streaming Guide
India and Pakistan are playing an important hockey match.
It is part of the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup.
The game will be held at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
India have more points than Pakistan in their group.
India can finish second with a draw.
Pakistan need to win to continue their campaign.
Fans in India can watch on Star Sports, DD Sports, or JioHotstar.
The match starts at 6:30 PM Indian time on August 19.
India and Pakistan will meet in a decisive Pool D match on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST.
The match is scheduled at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, during the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
India have three points after beating Wales 3-1 and losing 2-4 to England, while Pakistan have one point.
A draw would secure India’s second-place position, while Pakistan need a win to keep their progression hopes alive; Wales also need to beat England.
The match will be shown on Star Sports Network and DD Sports on DD Free Dish, with streaming on JioHotstar in India and tapmad in Pakistan.
- Who
- The India and Pakistan men’s national field hockey teams.
- What
- A decisive FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match.
- When
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST.
- Where
- Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- Why
- India need at least a draw to secure second place, while Pakistan need a win to remain in contention for progression.
India’s Position
Pakistan’s Position
Qualification scenario
India’s Position
India are above Pakistan in Pool D and need at least a draw to secure second place.
Pakistan’s Position
Pakistan must win to keep their hopes of progressing to the next round alive.
Recent rivalry record
India’s Position
India have won 17 of their last 19 matches against Pakistan since 2016, with two draws, according to the reports.
Pakistan’s Position
Pakistan’s historical record and rivalry significance mean India cannot afford to take them lightly, despite Pakistan’s recent results.
- Tournament
- FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
- Stage
- Pool D, final pool-stage match
- Date and time
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST
- Venue
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Current standings
- India have three points; Pakistan have one point; England have secured a top-two finish
- India’s route
- A draw would secure India’s second-place finish
- Broadcast and streaming
- Star Sports Network and DD Sports on DD Free Dish; JioHotstar in India and tapmad in Pakistan
- JioHotstar plans
- Listed plans range from ₹149 to ₹2,199, depending on duration and Super or Premium tier
