India will look to bounce back from a demoralising loss against England when it takes on arch-nemesis Pakistan in a Pool D match at the Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side went down 2-4 to England in its second group stage match after beating Wales 3-1 in its opening encounter.
Pakistan has one point after two games — losing 1-4 to England and then sharing the spoils with Wales. A loss in this much-awaited contest will lead to elimination from the World Cup for both teams.
Here’s all you need to know about the live streaming and telecast details for today’s match.
India vs Pakistan — Hockey World Cup 2026: Where to Watch
Match: India vs Pakistan, Pool D, FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 — 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands
TV coverage: Live telecast on Star Sports Select 2 (SD+HD), Star Sports Khel, and DD Sports (DD Free Dish) for the free-to-air option.
Live streaming: JioHotstar carries the live stream — all World Cup matches can be viewed there, with India’s matches featuring English and Hindi commentary on the Star Sports feeds.
Published on Aug 19, 2026
