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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the official schedule for the upcoming season of the Pro League, with arch-rivals Pakistan and India clashing in June next year.
The Pakistan hockey team secured their place in the Pro League after New Zealand, winners of the 2024–25 Nations Cup, declined their spot.
As runners-up, Pakistan were extended an invitation by FIH, which they accepted following financial backing from the government.
“FIH can confirm that the Pakistan men’s hockey team, nicknamed the Green Shirts, have accepted the invitation to participate in the upcoming season of the FIH Hockey Pro League,” the federation said in a statement.
The seventh edition of the competition will feature nine teams: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Spain, and Pakistan, with Ireland relegated after finishing bottom last season.
The highlight of the season will undoubtedly be the clash between Pakistan and arch-rivals India, set to take place in London on June 23 and 26, 2026.
Pakistan will begin their campaign in Rosario, Argentina, where they face the Netherlands on December 10, followed by hosts Argentina on December 12. The Green Shirts will play 16 matches in total across four international legs.
Their second assignment takes them to Hobart, Australia, in February, where they go head-to-head with the hosts and Germany.
In June, Pakistan will feature in the European leg of the tournament with fixtures against Belgium and Spain in Wavre, before moving to London for the final round against England and India.
December 2025 – Rosario, Argentina
Dec 10: Netherlands vs Pakistan (03:00)
Dec 12: Argentina vs Pakistan (03:00)
Dec 13: Pakistan vs Netherlands (03:00)
Dec 15: Argentina vs Pakistan (03:00)
February 2026 – Hobart, Australia
Feb 10: Australia vs Pakistan (11:00)
Feb 11: Pakistan vs Germany (13:30)
Feb 13: Australia vs Pakistan (11:00)
Feb 14: Germany vs Pakistan (10:00)
June 2026 – Wavre, Belgium
Jun 13: Belgium vs Pakistan (18:30)
Jun 14: Pakistan vs Spain (18:30)
Jun 19: Belgium vs Pakistan (00:00)
Jun 20: Spain vs Pakistan (18:30)
June 2026 – London, UK
Jun 23: Pakistan vs India (18:30)
Jun 24: England vs Pakistan (17:30)
Jun 26: India vs Pakistan (22:00)
Jun 27: England vs Pakistan (20:00)
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