Rourkela: 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 February 10 with Belgium facing Argentina, followed by India vs Belgium on February 11 and India vs Argentina on February 12. The action will resume with Argentina taking on Belgium on February 13, before India face Belgium again on February 14 and conclude their home leg against Argentina on February 15. All matches are scheduled to begin at 7.30 pm.
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 Rourkela leg marks a crucial start to India’s Pro League campaign, with the team aiming to secure early momentum against two of the sport’s most accomplished 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.












