FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 29): Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venues
Discover the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule for August 29, 2026, a designated rest day for both the men's and women's tournaments. After intense semi-final clashes and numerous classification matches for positions from fifth to fifteenth on August 28, and the women's classification games on August 27, teams are now regrouping and strategizing.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 enters its penultimate day of action on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with the spotlight firmly on the women's medal deciders and placement encounters in Amstelveen and Wavre. With the men's medal matches scheduled for the final day on 30 August, today’s programme features high-stakes fixtures including the Women's World Cup Bronze-Medal Match, the Women's Final, and other classification games. PR Sreejesh Questions Indian Hockey Management After 2026 World Cup Failure.
Tournament Highlights and Deciders
The joint-hosting arrangement across Belgium and the Netherlands has brought both men’s and women’s elite hockey together in a single dual-venue tournament.
The primary action for Saturday revolves around the Women's FIH World Cup podium finishes at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Following a fortnight of competitive pool-stage and knockout fixtures, the remaining contenders will battle for global honours, whilst classification fixtures conclude across both host cities.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Saturday, 29 August Match Schedule
| Match / Stage | Category | Venue | Time (CEST) | Time (IST) |
| Belgium vs Australia Bronze-Medal Match (3rd Place) | Women's | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen | 16:00 | 19:30 |
| Netherlands vs Argentina Final (Gold-Medal Match) | Women's | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen | 18:30 | 22:00 |
Venues and Event Context
The tournament is staged across two primary venues: the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen (Netherlands) and the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre (Belgium). Both stadiums underwent capacity expansions to accommodate 10,000 spectators each for the 2026 tournament.
This edition marks the first time that both the men’s and women’s World Cups are held concurrently in a co-hosted format. The tournament will conclude tomorrow, 30 August, with the Men’s Bronze-Medal match and Men's Final in Wavre.
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