Hockey World Cup 2023: The FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events of the year. Scheduled to start on 13th January 2023, the tournament promises to be a thrilling affair, with the best teams from around the world vying for the coveted trophy. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Hockey World Cup
Hockey World Cup 2023 Details
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has organized the FIH Hockey World Cup 2023, which is set to be held in India. The tournament will start on 13th January 2023 and continue till 29th January 2023. The matches will be played in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, two cities in India that are renowned for their love of hockey.
Hockey World Cup 2023 Pools
- Pool A: Argentina, Australia, France, and South Africa
- Pool B: Belgium, Germany, Korea, and Japan
- Pool C: Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Chile
- Pool D: India, England, Spain, and Wales
Hockey World Cup Tickets 2023
If you’re planning to attend the Hockey World Cup 2023, you’ll be pleased to know that tickets will be available both offline and online. You can purchase tickets from the official website of the Hockey World Cup or from authorized ticketing partners. Be sure to book your tickets in advance to avoid a last-minute rush.
Hockey World Cup Schedule 2023
| Match | Date and Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Argentina v/s South Africa | 13th January 2023, Friday 13:00 |
| Australia v/s France | 13th January 2023, Friday 15:00 |
| England v/s Wales | 13th January 2023, Friday 17:00 |
| India v/s Spain | 13th January 2023, Friday 19:00 |
| New Zealand v/s Chile | 14th January 2023, Saturday 13:00 |
| Netherlands v/s Malaysia | 14th January 2023, Saturday 15:00 |
| Belgium v/s Korea | 14th January 2023, Saturday 17:00 |
| Germany v/s Japan | 14th January 2023, Saturday 19:00 |
| Spain v/s Wales | 15th January 2023, Sunday 17:00 |
| England v/s India | 15th January 2023, Sunday 19:00 |
| Malaysia v/s Chile | 16th January 2023, Monday 13:00 |
| New Zealand v/s Netherlands | 16th January 2023, Monday 15:00 |
| France v/s South Africa | 16th January 2023, Monday 17:00 |
| Argentina v/s Australia | 16th January 2023, Monday 19:00 |
| Korea v/s Japan | 17th January 2023, Tuesday 17:00 |
| Germany v/s Belgium | 17th January 2023, Tuesday 19:00 |
| Malaysia v/s New Zealand | 19th January 2023, Thursday 13:00 |
| Netherlands v/s Chile | 19th January 2023, Thursday 15:00 |
| Spain v/s England | 19th January 2023, Thursday 17:00 |
| India v/s Wales | 19th January 2023, Thursday 19:00 |
| Australia v/s South Africa | 20th January 2023, Friday 13:00 |
| France v/s Argentina | 20th January 2023, Friday 15:00 |
| Belgium v/s Japan | 20th January 2023, Friday 17:00 |
| Korea v/s Germany | 20th January 2023, Friday 19:00 |
| 2nd Pool C v/s 3rd Pool D | 22nd January 2023, Sunday 16:30 |
| 2nd Pool D v/s 3rd Pool C | 22nd January 2023, Sunday 19:00 |
| 2nd Pool A v/s 3rd Pool B | 23rd January 2023, Monday 16:30 |
| 2nd Pool B v/s 3rd Pool A | 23rd January 2023, Monday 19:00 |
| 1st Pool A v/s Winner 25 | 24th January 2023, Tuesday 16:30 |
| 1st Pool B v/s Winner 26 | 24th January 2023, Tuesday 19:00 |
| 1st Pool C v/s Winner 27 | 25th January 2023, Wednesday 16:30 |
| 1st Pool D v/s Winner 28 | 25th January 2023, Wednesday 19:00 |
| 4th Pool A v/s Loser 25 | 26th January 2023, Thursday 11:30 |
| 4th Pool B v/s Loser 26 | 26th January 2023, Thursday 14:00 |
| 4th Pool C v/s Loser 27 | 27 26th January 2023, Thursday 16:30 |
| 4th Pool D v/s Loser 28 | 26th January 2023, Thursday 19:00 |
| Winner 29 v/s Winner 32 | 27th January 2023, Friday 16:30 |
| Winner 30 v/s Winner 31 | 27th January 2023, Friday 19:00 |
| Loser 33 v/s Loser 34 | 28th January 2023, Saturday 11:30 |
| Loser 33 v/s Loser 34 | 28th January 2023, Saturday 14:00 |
| Winner 33 v/s Winner 34 | 28th January 2023, Saturday 16:30 |
| Winner 33 v/s Winner 34 | 28th January 2023, Saturday 19:00 |
| Loser 37 v/s Loser 38 | 29th January 2023, Sunday 16:30 |
| Winner 37 v/s Winner 38 | 29th January 2023, Sunday 19:00 |
Men’s Hockey World Cup Venue 2023
The Matches of the FIH Hockey Tournament 2023 will be played at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubhaneshwar. This stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators and is one of the best hockey stadiums in the world. In Rourkela, the matches will be played at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, which can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.
Hockey World Cup Fixtures 2023
| Fixtures | Match Date |
|---|---|
| Argentina v/s South Africa | 13th January 2023 |
| Australia v/s France | 13th January 2023 |
| England v/s Wales | 13th January 2023 |
| India v/s Spain | 13th January 2023 |
| New Zealand v/s Chile | 14th January 2023 |
| Netherlands v/s Malaysia | 14th January 2023 |
| Belgium v/s Korea | 14th January 2023 |
| Germany v/s Japan | 14th January 2023 |
| Spain v/s Wales | 15th January 2023 |
| England v/s India | 15th January 2023 |
| Malaysia v/s Chile | 16th January 2023 |
| New Zealand v/s Netherlands | 16th January 2023 |
| France v/s South Africa | 16th January 2023 |
| Argentina v/s Australia | 16th January 2023 |
| Korea v/s Japan | 17th January 2023 |
| Germany v/s Belgium | 17th January 2023 |
| Malaysia v/s New Zealand | 19th January 2023 |
| Netherlands v/s Chile | 19th January 2023 |
| Spain v/s England | 19th January 2023 |
| India v/s Wales | 19th January 2023 |
| Australia v/s South Africa | 20th January 2023 |
| France v/s Argentina | 20th January 2023 |
| Belgium v/s Japan | 20th January 2023 |
| Korea v/s Germany | 20th January 2023 |
Hockey Matches Important Dates 2023
The Hockey World Cup 2023 will start on 13th January 2023. The first match will be played between Argentina and South Africa at Kalinga Stadium in the city of Bhubaneshwar. The tournament will continue for two weeks, with the final match scheduled to be played on 29th January 2023.
Note: The FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting tournament that will showcase the best of hockey from around the world. With teams from different countries competing against each other, the tournament is sure to be a celebration of diversity and sportsmanship. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a thrilling sporting event that you will never forget!