"VAN" (Sports Desk - 02.04.2026) :: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive digital and television broadcast rights agreement with Pakistani broadcaster tapmad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, taking place from 15 to 30 August 2026.
Thanks to this agreement, Pakistani hockey fans will be able to follow their team as they return to the World Cup for the first time in eight years.
Commenting on the agreement, FIH Director General Mike Joyce said: “We are very pleased to see Pakistan, a country that has written some of the greatest chapters in hockey’s history, return to the highest level of international hockey, as confirmed by its qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and its participation in the FIH Hockey Pro League. We are delighted to collaborate with tapmad to help hockey fans in Pakistan watch the performances of their favourite team at the FIH’s most prestigious event.”
Over the past year, tapmad has broadcasted major FIH events including the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2024-25, the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, and the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier Ismaïlia 2026.
As anticipation builds for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, tapmad is set to deliver an immersive viewing experience, LIVE, in HD quality, and without any ads.
Yassir Pasha, CEO tapmad quoted: “Securing exclusive rights for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 reflects tapmad’s commitment to bringing world-class sports closer to Pakistani audiences. At tapmad, we believe moments like Pakistan’s return to the Hockey World Cup deserve to be experienced by every fan across the country. We are proud to support this historic journey and ensure fans can watch every moment live, in high definition, and without ads on tapmad.”
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