Hockey World Cup 2026 Live in Ireland: Fans in the Republic of Ireland will have multiple ways to follow the national team during the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. Ireland’s pool matches in Pool C, where they face Australia, Spain and South Africa, will be available through RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.
For supporters wanting to watch matches that are not selected for RTÉ’s broadcast coverage, the International Hockey Federation’s Watch.Hockey platform will provide access to the wider tournament through a paid tournament pass.
How To Watch Ireland Matches Live?
Ireland’s matches will be available live on RTÉ2, giving fans a free television option for following the national team. The same broadcast coverage will also be available digitally through the RTÉ Player.
RTÉ2
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Coverage: Ireland matches and selected marquee tournament games
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Broadcast: Live television
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Cost: Free
RTÉ Player
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Coverage: Ireland matches and selected broadcast fixtures
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Streaming: Live and on-demand
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Cost: Free
How To Watch Other Hockey World Cup Matches?
Fans looking to watch matches that are not selected for RTÉ broadcast coverage can use the Watch.Hockey platform.
The service provides access to the wider Hockey World Cup, including neutral and international fixtures. Viewers will need to purchase a tournament pass to watch the remaining matches.
Hockey World Cup 2026 Free Highlights
Ireland supporters who miss a live broadcast will also have access to on-demand replays and match clips through the RTÉ Player for fixtures covered by the broadcaster.
The International Hockey Federation’s YouTube channel will also provide free tournament content, including daily goal roundups, official match highlights and match recaps throughout the competition.
Where To Watch Hockey World Cup 2026 in Ireland?
| Access Type | Platform / Service | Cost | Coverage |
| Live TV & Digital Stream | RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player | Free | Ireland matches and selected marquee tournament games |
| Complete Global Tournament | Watch.Hockey | Paid Pass | Remaining neutral and international fixtures |
| Highlights & Clips | FIH YouTube | Free | Match recaps and global tournament highlights |
