Missing a match at the Hockey World Cup 2026 is easy to avoid once you know where to look. Here’s how to stream every game live in India.
## Primary streaming option
JioHotstar carries the full tournament, including all men’s and women’s matches, not just India’s fixtures. It mirrors the Star Sports television broadcast, so commentary and graphics stay consistent whether you’re watching on your phone or a TV app.
## Setting up for match day
– Download the JioHotstar app and log in with your Jio number or a valid subscription
– Search “Hockey World Cup 2026” to pin the tournament page
– Enable notifications so you don’t miss India’s crossover-stage fixtures
## Why this matters more now
With the tournament’s new crossover format, several matches can be happening in parallel across the two venues in Amstelveen and Wavre. Understanding how that format works, explained in our [format breakdown](hockey-world-cup-2026-new-format-explained), helps you know which simultaneous match actually affects India’s progress.
## Free alternative
Cable and satellite users without an app subscription can catch all India matches free-to-air on DD Sports, part of the DD Free Dish platform, covered in more detail in our [where to watch guide](hockey-world-cup-2026-where-to-watch-india).
## Don’t miss these upcoming windows
– Crossover pools: August 21-24
– Semifinals: last week of August
– Women’s final: August 29
– Men’s final: August 30
Catch up on how India reached this stage with our recap of the [5-3 win over Pakistan](india-vs-pakistan-hockey-world-cup-2026-match-analysis), and check our [complete schedule and results](hockey-world-cup-2026-complete-schedule-results) page for confirmed fixtures as the knockout stage takes shape.