India will begin its journey in the second round of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 with a match against co-host Netherlands at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.
Craig Fulton’s side qualified for the second stage, where it will take on the Dutch and Argentina, after finishing second in Pool D.
The loss to England in the group stage, however, means India will enter the round with zero points, already putting it at a disadvantage.
Here’s all you need to know about the live streaming and telecast details for today’s match.
Match: India vs Netherlands, Pool D, FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 — 7:30 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 matches at the World Cup are streaming there, with India’s matches carrying English and Hindi commentary on the Star Sports feeds.
Published on Aug 22, 2026
