China vs India Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: How to Watch Online and TV

The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup continues its thrilling group stage action today, August 16, with a captivating Pool D clash in the women's tournament between Asian powerhouses China and India. The eagerly awaited encounter is scheduled to commence at 4:30 PM IST (1:00 PM CEST) at the iconic Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, promising a fierce battle as both teams vie for crucial points early in the competition. India vs China Head-to-Head Record, Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Stats, Previous Results and Preview.

Today's match is particularly significant as both nations look to assert their dominance in Pool D. India, ranked 9th in the world, qualified for the World Cup via the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers held in Hyderabad. China, currently ranked 4th, secured their spot by winning the 2025 Asia Cup in Hangzhou. The Indian women's team will be keen to improve on past World Cup performances, with their best finish historically being fourth place in the inaugural 1974 edition. China, on the other hand, boasts a third-place finish from the 2002 World Cup.

Where to Watch China vs India FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live in India

Indian hockey enthusiasts can follow all the live action from the China vs India Pool D match across various platforms:

• TV Channels: Star Sports Network (including Star Sports Select 2 SD+HD and Star Sports Khel) and DD Sports (DD Free Dish) will provide live telecast of the match.
• Live Streaming: For online viewers, the match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar (formerly JioStar).

These broadcast rights are part of a four-year agreement (2023-2027) between the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Viacom18, ensuring extensive coverage of all FIH events for Indian fans.

Global Streaming Options for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

For international viewers, the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 offers several options to catch the live games:

• Watch.Hockey: The official streaming platform for the FIH, Watch.Hockey, provides comprehensive coverage of all 100 tournament games globally. A World Cup pass is available for US$44.99. Blunder! Pakistan Hockey Team Suffers Major Embarrassment Over Missing Protective Gear Against England in Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

Here's a breakdown by region:

*Note: In the UK, Channel 4 Sport YouTube offers free-to-air coverage for England, Scotland, and Wales matches, but this particular fixture (China vs India) will likely be exclusively on Watch.Hockey. Similarly, in the US, CBS Sports Network covers only US Women's team matches, so Watch.Hockey is the primary option for China vs India. In Australia, 7plus streams every Hockeyroos match live and free, but it will not cover this fixture.

As the tournament progresses, every point and goal will be crucial for teams aiming to advance beyond the pool stage. Fans are encouraged to tune in and support their favourite teams as the quest for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup title intensifies.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 16, 2026 03:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).