2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League

Dec 11, 2023 - Jun 6, 2024 | USWNT, International | Worldwide

Season 5 of the FIH Hockey Pro League will go from December 11, 2023, till the final match is played on June 30, 2024, the 18 best teams in the world (9 men’s and 9 women’s) will compete in 144 matches, with the aim of winning the coveted trophy along with an additional benefit introduced this season!

For the very first time, the men’s and women’s teams that win the FIH Hockey Pro League title will receive the added benefit of securing a direct spot at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be held in Belgium and Netherlands. 

With the teams having acclimated to the new mini-tournament format, that helped athletes perform to their peak level in Season 4, rapidly improving squads with younger players breaking out, and the added incentive of qualifying for the World Cup and ensuring survival against the threat of relegation, the fifth edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League promises to be the most competitive one yet!

2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League Schedule

Sat., Feb. 3

USA

0 - 7

Netherlands

Tues., Feb. 6

USA

0 - 3

Australia

Wed., Feb. 7

China

3 - 1

USA

Fri., Feb. 9

India

3 - 1

USA

Mon., Feb. 12

Netherlands

4 - 0

USA

Thurs., Feb. 15

Australia

4 - 0

USA

Sat., Feb. 17

USA

0 - 2

China

Sun., Feb. 18

USA

1 -1
SO 1 - 2

India

Wed., May 22

Belgium

5 - 1

USA

Thurs., May 23

USA

4 - 5

Argentina

Sat., May 25

Argentina

4 - 0

USA

Sun., May 26

USA

1 - 2

Belgium

Sat., June 1

Great Britain

3 - 2

USA

Sun., June 2

Germany

2 - 1

USA

Wed., June 5

USA

0 - 2

Germany

Thurs., June 6

USA

3 - 1

Great Britain

*all times are listed in Eastern Time Zone, which is +10.5 hours ahead local time


  • Format

    The logistical format of the Pro League games saw an evolution in season 4 with the introduction of the mini-tournaments and season 5 will see the continuance of the same. Each team will face the other 8 teams twice in the season, for a total of 16 games played by each team. But while the old format saw teams travel frequently, the current format drastically reduces the travelling requirements of each team through the mini-tournament format. 

    The entire season of the FIH Hockey Pro League is split into multiple mini-tournaments, where a set of 3 will gather in one host nation and play all their matches against each other, setting up 6 games per mini-tournament. Through season 5, multiple mini-tournaments will be played across Argentina, India, Belgium, Great Britain and Netherlands. The mini-tournament format contributes towards creating a more environmentally sustainable event, while also reducing the travelling burdens on the teams and athletes, allowing them to give their very best in each game. 

  • Promotion-Relegation

    For the first time we have two teams promoted into the FIH Hockey Pro League thanks to the promotion-relegation system introduced in season 4 of the Pro League, in tandem with the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. The Indian women’s team were promoted to the Pro League following their victory in inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup. USA finished at the bottom of the table in the Pro League season 4, but remain in the competition following New Zealand’s withdrawal from season 5

    In the men’s competition, it was the New Zealand men’s team that finished in the last position and were relegated. South Africa, the winners of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup secured promotion to the Pro League season 5, but decided to withdraw from season 5, and were replaced by Ireland who finished as runners-up at the Nations Cup. 

  • Scoring System

    • The scoring system remains the same as the previous season. 
    • 3 points are awarded to a team for winning a match inside the regulation 60-minute period. 
    • A tie in the regulation time leads to each team earning 1 point for a draw, however the match then goes into a shoot-out.
    • The team that wins the shoot-out is awarded 1 bonus point in addition to the point awarded for the draw. 
    • A team losing in regulation time is awarded no points. 
  • Where to Watch

    With the introduction of the FIH+ pass on Watch.Hockey and the lifting of geo-blocking* on international hockey matches, hockey fans worldwide can now watch all matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League season 5, along with the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, FIH Hockey5s World Cups and FIH Hockey Nations Cup through a one-time subscription! Click here to get your FIH+ pass now!

    *except in the Indian subcontinent

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