How to Watch the FIH Hockey World Cup – and When England Are Playing
The FIH Hockey World Cup is almost here, and there’s never been a better time to get behind our teams and show just how much the hockey community loves the game.
The great news for hockey fans across the UK is that every England, Scotland and Wales match will be available live and free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
With the World Cup running for just two weeks, every view really does matter. The more people who tune in, share the matches and encourage friends and family to watch, the stronger the case for keeping hockey regularly available on national television.
🏑 When Are England Playing?
Here are the England fixtures shown in the World Cup schedule:
Men's Pool
England v Pakistan
📅 15 August
⏰ 18:00 BST
India v England
📅 17 August
⏰ 14:00 BST
England v Wales
📅 19 August
⏰ 11:30 BST
Women's Pool
England v South Africa
📅 16 August
⏰ 09:00 BST
England v China
📅 18 August
⏰ 11:30 BST
India v England
📅 20 August
⏰ 14:00 BST
So whether you're an early-morning supporter, looking for some lunchtime hockey or settling in for an evening match, there are plenty of opportunities to get behind England.
📺 Where Can I Watch the World Cup?
For England, Scotland and Wales matches, you can watch live and free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
Wales matches will also be available with Welsh commentary on S4C, while Scotland matches will be available with Scottish Gaelic commentary on BBC ALBA.
For all other World Cup matches, fans can use FIH Watch.Hockey, which requires a subscription.
Share the Hockey Love
The World Cup is a fantastic opportunity to introduce new people to international hockey. Why not send a match link to a friend, invite your teammates over to watch, or share the fixtures on social media?
Every person who tunes in helps demonstrate that there is a passionate audience for hockey and that our sport deserves a regular place on national television.
Get the Kit Your Hockey Heroes Use
Of course, watching the world's best players is also a great excuse to upgrade your own hockey setup!
If you're inspired by your favourite World Cup players, you can get all the best hockey kit and equipment used by the stars of the game from us. From sticks and footwear to protective equipment, bags and accessories, we've got everything you need to take your game to the next level.
So get your kit ready, mark the fixtures in your calendar and get behind England this summer.
Watch. Share. Support hockey.
Let’s show just how big the hockey community can be! 🏑