Tuesday 16 September 2025
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League season to start on 9 December in Argentina and Ireland
Whilst the exhilarating images of the FIH Hockey Pro League Season 6 are still fresh in the minds of hockey fans around the world, season 7 of the “League of the Best”, involving the crème de la crème of world hockey, is just around the corner, and it promises to be thrilling!
India vs Pakistan FIH Pro League games to be played in England in 2026
Pro League’s seventh season will begin from December 9 in Ireland with the host’s women’s team set to make its debut. Through the entirety of the season, 10 nations will host a total of 144 matches.
REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: India will play two FIH Pro League matches against Pakistan in June next year in England. | Photo Credit: AFP
The much anticipated fixtures between India and Pakistan in the FIH Pro League (men) will take place in England between June 23-28 in 2026, the last week of the next season.
FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 to kick off on 9 December in Ireland and Argentina
Ireland women and Pakistan men will make their debut in the seventh edition of the FIH Pro League, which will feature 144 matches across 10 nations
Indian men's team lost to Australia in a five-goal thriller at the FIH Pro League 2024/25. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
The 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League will begin on 9 December, marking the start of a 144-match season that spans across 10 nations. Ireland and Argentina will host the opening fixtures, with Ireland women and Pakistan men making their debut in the competition.
England to host Pakistan-India clash as Hockey Pro League schedule unveiled
Opening round of nine-team tournament to get underway on December 9
By Faizan Lakhani
Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH
KARACHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced the schedule of the Pro League, with the blockbuster clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India set to be played in England in June next year.
Ireland Women to host FIH Pro League at Dublin’s Sport Ireland Campus Dec 9-14 for very first time as details of 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League season announced
Monday, September 15 – Dublin, Ireland: Whilst the exhilarating images of the FIH Hockey Pro League Season 6 are still fresh in the minds of hockey fans around the world, season 7 of the “League of the Best”, involving the top teams in world hockey, is just around the corner, and it promises to be thrilling.
Ireland begin maiden Pro League campaign in Dublin
Ireland Women will take part in the Pro League for the first time this year. Image source, Inpho
Ireland Women will begin their maiden FIH Pro League campaign in Dublin in December.
Fixtures and tickets Released for the Third Edition of the Nkosi Cup
The stage is set for one of the showpiece events on the South African hockey calendar as the fixtures for the 2025 Nkosi Cup have officially been released. The tournament will take place at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town from 12–16 December 2025, promising five days of high-intensity international hockey action.
Magnolia repeats as champ, Police takes men’s title at Paragon tourney
by Walter Alibey
Members of the men’s Police team and staff during the Paragon Hockey Turnament at the Woodbrook Yputh Centre in Port-of-Spain on the weekend. Police emerged with the men’s Open title on Sunday.
Magnolia repeated as women’s Open champions when the Paragon Hockey Club’s International Indoor Tournament came to an end on Sunday (September 14)at the Woodbrook Youth Centre in Port-of-Spain. However, the T&T Police Service got the better of their rival, the T&T Defence Force, for the Open men’s title.
Rewatch: hat-trick Van der Veen, dream assist by Bukkens
The first round of play in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men produced 28 goals. Bloemendaal striker Casper van der Veen scored a hat-trick for the first time in his career, while Miles Bukkens had a share in Pinoké's 2-2 against Rotterdam with a delightful assist.
Rewatch: Van der Elst strikes again, Dicke sisters on fire
Just like last season, strikers Fay van der Elst (Amsterdam) and Jip Dicke (SCHC, pictured) shot flashy goals during the first round of play in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women. Watch all 22 goals here.
Jumbo Sports new partner of the Tulp Hoofdklasse
The Tulp Hoofdklasse has signed a three-year partnership with sports retailer Jumbo Sports. The company, which specialises in hockey, golf and winter sports, will become an official partner of the league.
Junior High Performance Staff Names New U-21 USMNT Head Coach
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey’s Junior High Performance (JHP) staff is pleased to name Paul Singh as the new head coach of the U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team.
‘Coming back strongly in such an important tournament was always my target,’ says Udita on being adjudged Player of the Tournament at Women’s Asia Cup 2025
Apart from her defensive duties, Udita shouldered the team’s penalty corner duties in absence of regular dragflicker Deepika
New Delhi: Indian Women’s Hockey Team experienced defender Udita expressed pride and gratitude after being adjudged the Player of the Tournament at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, where India clinched the Silver medal following a 1-4 defeat to hosts China in the Final.
Australian hockey legend Jay Stacy appointed HIL team Kalinga Lancers coach
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Tuesday, September 16.
File photo: Former Australian hockey player Jay Stacy. | Photo Credit: VIVEK BENDRE/The Hindu
Legendary Australian hockey player Jay Stacy was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Hockey India League side Vedanta Kalinga Lancers for the upcoming edition of the tournament, which was revived earlier this year.
TNB leads charge in hockey excellence
More than RM4.8 million has been invested in national hockey development, benefiting 15,750 players through the Malaysian Hockey Confederation, training clinics and equipment support. - Pic from TNB THUNDERBOLTS
AS the country celebrates Malaysia Day, the role of sports as a unifying force is as important as ever. It's "Malaysia United" as our fans rally behind our national teams and national athletes on the international arena.