BRUSSELS (Kashmir English): tapmad will exclusively broadcast the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 across digital and television in Pakistan.
The platform secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the event set to take place in Belgium and the Netherlands later this year.
The acquisition marks a significant step in tapmad’s efforts to bring Pakistan’s forgotten national sports back into the spotlight.
Hockey has had been a craze and a symbol of national pride for Pakistan. The game holds deep emotional and historical significance for the nation.
With the Pakistan national team qualifying for the World Cup after eight years, the moment carries renewed meaning for fans across the nation.
tapmad also seems determined to reconnect fans with that legacy through accessible, high-quality coverage.
Over the past year, tapmad has successfully broadcast major tournaments including the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025, FIH Hockey Pro League, and the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Egypt 2026.
With the addition of the this year’s World Cup, tapmad continues to build the most comprehensive hockey content portfolio in the region, further strengthening its commitment to the sport’s revival.
By securing rights across both digital and television platforms, the company aims to maximise reach, ensuring fans across the country experience world-class hockey and witness this long-awaited comeback on the global stage like never before.
The 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup will be held from August 14–30, 2026, co-hosted in Wavre, Belgium; and Amstelveen, Netherlands.
The tournament will feature a 16-team field competing in matches across both locations.
Pakistan’s Hockey World Cup schedule
Pakistan hockey team is placed in Pool D for the FIH Hockey World Cup and will face England, Wales, and India.
Pakistan matches (PKT Time)
August 15, 2026: Pakistan vs. England (10:00 PM) – Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
August 17, 2026: Pakistan vs. Wales (4:00 PM) – Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
August 19, 2026: Pakistan vs. India (6:00 PM) – Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
The top two teams from each pool will advance to the next stage of the tournament.
