India v South Africa: TV and live-stream details for FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Pool D match in Amstelveen

India will face South Africa in their second Pool D match at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Tuesday, August 18, with the game scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST. Both sides enter the fixture still seeking a first win at the tournament.

India opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against China on August 16; Navneet Kaur (7′) and Deepika (24′) scored for India while Zhang Ying and Ma Ning found the net for China. South Africa began their campaign with a 0-4 defeat against England. Pool D comprises India, China, England and South Africa, and the outcome of this match will affect early positioning within the group.

Indian viewers can watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live on JioHotstar; the tournament is available on the platform with India’s matches included in the live coverage, and fans can access JioHotstar through its website and mobile application. The World Cup is also being broadcast live in India on the Star Sports network, subject to the channel carrying the fixture in regional packages.

International broadcast and streaming availability varies by territory; fans outside India can check their local broadcasters or follow the tournament live on the watch.hockey app/website. Availability of specific feeds and schedules will depend on broadcasters in each country.

The FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 is being staged in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, with the women’s matches taking place at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen and the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.

With both teams still searching for a first victory, the Pool D encounter on August 18 is an important fixture in the race for qualification from the group at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.