Pakistan and India are set to clash in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26, with the showdown scheduled for the final week of the tournament in England.
As per the details, the FIH Hockey Pro League has returned with its seventh season, promising 144 thrilling matches across ten nations. Fans can expect high-octane action as the world’s top hockey teams battle for glory and a direct ticket to the LA28 Olympic Games.
The season begins on December 9, 2025, in Ireland and Argentina. Germany will take on Belgium in the opening men’s match in Ireland while defending champions Netherlands will face debutants Pakistan in Argentina. Ireland women will also make their first appearance in the league, joining Belgium and England in the initial block of matches.
Argentina will host its men’s and women’s teams, with the men playing against Netherlands and Pakistan, and the women facing Germany and Netherlands. These opening matches will kick off a highly competitive season.
The league will travel through China, Spain, Australia, India, England, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany before reaching its finale on June 28, 2026. The closing matches will be played simultaneously in Belgium, Germany and England, featuring six men’s and six women’s teams.
While Netherlands men and women teams return as defending champions, aiming to hold their titles against a stronger and more diverse lineup, Pakistan men and Ireland women have earned their spots through the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. The new teams’ arrival brings fresh rivalries and wider global engagement.
Here’s the full list of host nations and match blocks:
December 9–14, 2025 | Ireland
Men: Belgium, England, Germany
Women: Ireland, Belgium, England
December 9–14, 2025 | Argentina
Men: Argentina, Netherlands, Pakistan
Women: Argentina, Germany, Netherlands
February 5–10, 2026 | China
Men: –
Women: China, England, Netherlands
February 5–10, 2026 | Spain
Men: Spain, England, Netherlands
Women: Spain, Belgium, Germany
February 10–15, 2026 | Australia
Men: Australia, Germany, Pakistan
Women: Australia, Argentina, Ireland
February 10–15, 2026 | India
Men: India, Argentina, Belgium
Women: –
February 20–25, 2026 | Australia
Men: Australia, India, Spain
Women: Australia, China, Spain
June 13–21, 2026 | England
Men: England, Argentina, Australia
Women: England, Australia, Germany
June 13–21, 2026 | Netherlands
Men: Netherlands, Germany, India
Women: Netherlands, Ireland, Spain
June 13–21, 2026 | Belgium
Men: Belgium, Pakistan, Spain
Women: Belgium, Argentina, China
June 23–28, 2026 | Belgium
Men: Belgium, Australia, Netherlands
Women: Belgium, Australia, Netherlands
June 23–28, 2026 | Germany
Men: Germany, Argentina, Spain
Women: Germany, China, Ireland
June 23–28, 2026 | England
Men: England, India, Pakistan
Women: England, Argentina, Spain