The FIH Pro League is the ultimate Field Hockey competition globally, and consists of 9 national Men’s teams, and 9 national women’s teams, playing under the banner of the International Hockey Federation. Use this guide to learn when the games are played, and how to watch or stream the matches live.
FIH Pro League TV Preview
On the men’s side, Australia, nicknamed the Kookaburras, placed fourth at the Field Hockey World Cup in January 2023, and will look to further their progression into the top tier of teams. Germany, recent world cup winners, will be under pressure from favourites, India, as well as the likes of Belgium and Netherlands whom also gained medals at the recent world cup. The current Men’s season will conclude on the 5th of July.
On the women’s side, Australia, commonly referred to as the Hockeyroos, took home a bronze in the 2022 FIH Hockey World Cup, and are currently 3rd in FIH rankings and steadily climbing. The current women’s season kicked off in November, and like the Men’s side, will conclude on July 5th, 2023.
With many of the best teams from around the globe competing, it’s sure to be an exciting season. So, whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just looking to catch some high-quality sports action, make sure to tune in to all the available 2023 FIH Pro League matches.
How to watch the 2023 FIH Men and Women’s Pro League in Australia
Fox Sports has the exclusive rights to broadcast both the Men’s and Women’s FIH Pro League in Australia, and will be carrying every round LIVE. The coverage also includes replays, highlights, expert analysis, and more.
In Australia, you can access Fox Sports using Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports. Keep in mind that if you are a Telstra internet customer, you can also bundle Kayo and Foxtel with your Telstra plan.
Fortunately, in addition to having live coverage of the Women’s and Men’s FIH Pro League, both Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports currently offers new subscribers a free trial. Foxtel Now’s free trial is good for 10 days, while Kayo’s trial is good for a full 7 days. Since the games are typically played Friday through Monday, either offer should provide enough time to decide if the services are a good choice.
| Provider | FIH Pro League | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | All matches LIVE including the Finals | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel/Telstra | All matches LIVE including the Finals | Yes – Foxtel Go app |
| Foxtel Now | All matches LIVE including the Finals | Yes – 10 day Free trial |
| Free to Air | No | N/A |
When is the Men and Women’s FIH Pro League on TV in Australia today?
See when the men and women’s Hockey Pro League match is taking place on TV in Australia, and the available options for watching or streaming the events.
| Game | Date/Time (AEST) | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s | ||
| Belgium v spain | LIVE: Tues, 4 Jul, 4:30am – 6:30am | Kayo / Foxtel |
| Belgium v Netherlands | LIVE: Wed, 5 Jul, 4:30am – 6:30am | Kayo / Foxtel |
| Spain v Germany | LIVE: Thurs, 6 Jul, 2:00am – 4:00am | Kayo / Foxtel |
| Women’s | ||
| USA v Germany | LIVE: Tue, 4 Jul, 2:00am – 4:00am | Kayo / Foxtel |
| Belgium v Netherlands | LIVE: Wed, 5 Jul, 2:00am – 4:00am | Kayo / Foxtel |
| Belgium v USA | LIVE: Thurs, 6 Jul, 4:30am – 6:30am | Kayo / Foxtel |
FeaturedWatch the FIH Pro League online with Foxtel Now
One option to watch all the Women’s and Men’s FIH Pro League games is with Foxtel or Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack. That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including all matches within each month and the grand final.
To start you can check it out with a 10-day free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team. In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sports using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.
Stream FIH Pro League hockey matches with Kayo Sports
With Kayo you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream the Men’s and Women’s FIH Pro League matches to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide a condensed match recap after the play has concluded.
Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers, and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time. Best of all, if you’re a brand new prospective customer to Kayo Sports, you can take advantage of a 7-day free trial, allowing you to watch your favourite events for free, as well as the rest of the content on their service.
Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
Streaming Devices for FIH Hockey Pro League matches
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching the Men’s and Women’s FIH Pro League matches on your home TV or mobile.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
