India vs Pakistan FIH Pro League games to be played in England in 2026
The much anticipated fixtures between India and Pakistan in the FIH Pro League (men) will take place in England between June 23-28 in 2026, the last week of the next season.
Pakistan lost to New Zealand in the FIH Nations Cup final, the qualifying event for Pro League. However, with the Black Sticks pulling out, FIH invited runner-up Pakistan to join the league.
Pakistan will make its Pro League debut and will replace Ireland, who was relegated after finishing last amongst the nine teams last season.
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In the women’s tournament, Ireland replaces relegated Indian team and is set to make its debut.
Pro League’s seventh season will begin from December 9 in Ireland with the host’s women’s team set to make its debut. Through the entirety of the season, 10 nations will host a total of 144 matches.
Dutch men’s and women’s teams are the defending champions.
Participating teams and venues
Ireland (9-14 December 2025) – Ireland, Belgium, England (women) & Belgium, England, Germany (men)
Argentina (9-14 December 2025) – Argentina, Germany, Netherlands (women) & Argentina, Netherlands, Pakistan (men)
China (5-10 February 2026) – China, England, Netherlands (women)
Spain (5-10 February 2026) – Spain, Belgium, Germany (women) & Spain, England, Netherlands (men)
Australia (10-15 February 2026) – Australia, Argentina, Ireland (women) & Australia, Germany, Pakistan (men)
India (10-15 February 2026) – India, Argentina, Belgium (men)
Australia (20-25 February 2026) – Australia, China, Spain (women) & Australia, India, Spain (men)
England (13-21 June 2026) – England, Australia, Germany (women) & England, Argentina, Australia (men)
Netherlands (13-21 June 2026) – Netherlands, Ireland, Spain (women) & Netherlands, Germany, India (men)
Belgium (13-21 June 2026) – Belgium, Argentina, China (women) & Belgium, Pakistan, Spain (men)
Belgium (23-28 June 2026) – Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (women) & Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (men)
Germany (23-28 June 2026) – Germany, China, Ireland (women) & Germany, Argentina, Spain (men)
England (23-28 June 2026) – England, Argentina, Spain (women) & England, India, Pakistan (men)
The complete match schedule will be released on Wednesday.
Published on Sep 15, 2025