India vs China Hockey Live Streaming: FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Match Time, Squads, Where To Watch

The Indian women’s hockey team begins its FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign today with an opening match against China. The game will be played at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Both teams are placed in Pool D, which also includes strong sides like England and South Africa.

India are currently ranked ninth in the world and is led by captain Salima Tete. They face a tough challenge against a highly ranked Chinese team, who sit fourth in the world rankings. 

The Indian squad brings a mix of deep experience and new talent to the field. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia is a key player for India, holding the record as the most-capped player in the tournament with 313 international appearances. At the same time, 11 players on the Indian team will be making their World Cup debut. On the attacking side, India will rely heavily on forward Navneet Kaur and penalty-corner specialist Deepika Sehrawat to break through the tight Chinese defence.

Historically, the rivalry between the two nations is very even. In their 21 previous meetings in women’s hockey, both India and China have won 10 matches each, with their only draw happening at the 2022 World Cup. However, China hold the recent advantage. In their most recent major meeting at the Women’s Asia Cup gold-medal match, China defeated India 4-1.

India vs China Women’s Hockey Live Streaming Details: 

When is the India vs China FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 match? 

The match will be held on August 16, Sunday at 4:30 PM IST. 

Where to watch India vs China FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 match? 

• Argentina: ESPN, STAR, Watch.Hockey

• Chile: ESPN, STAR, Watch.Hockey

• Australia: 7+, Watch.Hockey

• Belgium: RTL Play, VRT, Watch.Hockey

• China: SMG, Watch.Hockey

• England: Channel 4, Watch.Hockey

• Germany: MagentaSport, Watch.Hockey

• India: Star Sports Select 2, JioHotstar

• Ireland: RTÉ, Watch.Hockey

• Netherlands: NOS, Watch.Hockey

• Pakistan: Tapmad, PTV Sports, Watch.Hockey

• Spain: TVE, TAP, Watch.Hockey

• Scotland: BBC Alba, Watch.Hockey

• United States: CBS Sports, Watch.Hockey

• Wales: S4C, Watch.Hockey

• France: Watch.Hockey

• Japan: Watch.Hockey

• New Zealand: Watch.Hockey

• South Africa: Watch.Hockey

Non-Participating Teams/Regions Listed

• Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela: ESPN, STAR, Watch.Hockey

• Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen: OnSport, Watch.Hockey

• Canada: CBS Sports, Watch.Hockey

• Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka: Star Sports Select 2, JioHotstar

• Rest of the World: Watch.Hockey

India Women’s Hockey Squad:

• Captain: Salima Tete
• Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam
• Defenders: Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Shilpi Dabas
• Midfielders: Nikki Pradhan, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Neha, Deepika Soreng, Baljeet Kaur
• Forwards: Lalremsiami Hmarzote, Rutuja Pisal, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Ishika, Beauty Dungdung

China Women’s Hockey Squad

• Captain: Ou Zixia
• Goalkeepers: Liu Ping, Li Tong
• Field Players: Yang Liu, Zhang Ying, Chen Yi, Ma Ning, Zhong Jiaqi, Dan Wen, Li Hong, Peng Yang,Zou Meirong, He Jiangxin, Fan Yunxia, Chen Yang, Tan Jinzhuang, Liu Chencheng, Chen Tong, Yu Anhui, Luo Yaxi