Rourkela, February 9: The FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League 2025–26 Rourkela leg will get underway on Tuesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, featuring three of the world’s top men’s hockey teams — hosts India, Belgium and Argentina — in a series of high-intensity international fixtures.
India, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, will take on European giants Belgium, captained by Arthur Van Doren, and South American powerhouse Argentina, led by Matias Rey, as part of the six-day leg of the prestigious annual league.
The Rourkela leg will open on 10 February with Belgium facing Argentina, followed by India vs Belgium on 11 February and India vs Argentina on 12 February. The action will resume with Argentina taking on Belgium on 13 February, before India face Belgium again on 14 February and conclude their home leg against Argentina on 15 February. All matches are scheduled to begin at 19:30 IST.
The Rourkela leg marks an important opening phase of India’s FIH Pro League 2025–26 campaign, with the home team aiming to begin strongly against two of the world’s top-ranked sides.
The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, the world’s largest hockey-specific venue, is expected to buzz with excitement and full stands as fans from across Odisha and beyond gather to support their teams.
