How to watch India vs England hockey World Cup 2026: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Pool D clash

India’s men’s hockey team will look to build on the momentum at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 when it takes on England in a Pool D fixture at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.

India kicked off their campaign with a solid 3-1 win over Wales. They will now come up against an England side that thrashed Pakistan 4-1 on the tournament’s opening day.

India’s victory over Wales was built almost entirely around their penalty-corner efficiency, with all three goals arriving from set-piece situations. Captain Harmanpreet Singh was the standout performer with two goals, while the other was scored by Sanjay. 

Among the most talked-about meetings in recent memory between the two nations happens to be their Paris Olympics quarterfinal.

India were reduced to ten players after Amit Rohidas received a red card in the 17th minute, but showed remarkable grit to see off England en route to an eventual bronze medal finish.

The rivalry has gained more momentum since then, including two recent meetings during the FIH Pro League in London, both of which went to shootouts after finishing level in regulation, with each side claiming one win apiece.

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How to watch India vs England hockey World Cup 2026: Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match between India and England in India: 

• TV channel: Star Sports Network
• Live stream: JioHotstar
• Free-to-air: DD Sports

Indian viewers can follow both the men’s and women’s campaigns on the Star Sports Network (Star Select 2 (SD+HD) + Khel) on television, while fans can stream the matches on JioHotstar app and website.

All of India men’s and women’s games will also be available to watch live on DD Sports (DD Free Dish).

What time does India vs England hockey World Cup 2026 start?

The India vs England Hockey World Cup match will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen in the Netherlands. 

Play is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm local time (CEST), which translates to 6:30 pm IST on Monday, August 17, for viewers in India.