Be it on TV or live stream, here’s how to tune into the August 1 Paris Olympics hockey action in India, Belgium, Australia, France, the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
Akhil Arora, an avid Olympics viewer who has been writing about sport since 2010. He has reported live from Wembley and Wimbledon.
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The men’s hockey teams of India, Belgium, Australia, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina and Great Britain are all in action on Thursday, August 1 at the 2024 Olympics. India vs Belgium kicks off Thursday’s hockey action in Paris with a morning match in what is a clash of the table-toppers. A victory for India would get them to the first position while Belgium could solidify their spot with a reverse result. Around the same time, it’s New Zealand vs Australia in the Trans-Tasman rivalry, with the Kiwis desperate for their first point at the 2024 Olympics. Later in the day, we have France vs Great Britain (with the hosts all but out) and Argentina vs Ireland (with the Irish hanging on for dear life).
There’s a bunch of women’s hockey matches on August 1 as well—all of which start a few hours after the men’s matches wrap up. They are using the same Paris Olympics pitches, after all. It’s the United States vs Great Britain and Spain vs South Africa in early Paris evening clashes, which will be followed by Japan vs France and Argentina vs Australia. Wondering when and where you can watch on TV or online? Here are the exact start times, the TV channels, and live stream options for all the Olympics 2024 hockey matches on Thursday, August 1 around the world.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 India vs Belgium live in India
Reliance-owned Viacom18 is the broadcast partner for men’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in India.
On TV, India vs Belgium will be live on Sports18 1 in English and Sports18 2 in Hindi. You can choose to stream India’s Olympics 2024 hockey match against Belgium on JioCinema.
The India vs Belgium Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 1:30 pm India time on Thursday, August 1.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 New Zealand vs Australia live in Australia
The Nine Network is the broadcast partner for men’s and women’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in Australia.
On TV, New Zealand vs Australia will be live on Channel 9 in Australia. You can stream Australia’s Olympics 2024 hockey match against New Zealand on 9Now and Stan. While 9Now tops off at full HD 1080p resolution, Stan offers the biggest moments in 4K Ultra HD.
The New Zealand vs Australia Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 4:30 pm Western / 6:30 pm Eastern time on Thursday, August 1 in Australia.
The Australian women’s hockey team will also be in action on Thursday in Paris. Argentina vs Australia—live on Channel 9, 9Now and Stan—starts at 2:15 am Western / 4:15 am Eastern time on Friday, August 2 in Australia.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 New Zealand vs Australia live in New Zealand
Sky has the exclusive rights to men’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in New Zealand.
On TV, New Zealand vs Australia will be live on Sky Open and Paris 2024 6 in New Zealand. You can stream NZ’s Olympics 2024 hockey match against Australia on the Sky Sport Now app or the Sky Sport Now website.
The New Zealand vs Australia Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 8:30 pm NZ local time on Thursday, August 1.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 India vs Belgium live in Belgium
Warner Bros. Discovery is the primary rights holder for men’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in Belgium. In turn, WBD sublicenses a limited portion of the 2024 Olympics to VTM, RTBF and Sporza in Belgium.
On TV, India vs Belgium will be live on one of Eurosport 1–9, the nine channels broadcasting the Paris Olympics on pay TV. It might also be available on Tipik in Belgium unless it clashes with another major Paris Olympics event.
You can stream Belgium’s Olympics 2024 hockey match against India on Max with the Sports add-on in Belgium.
The India vs Belgium Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 10 am CEST local time on Thursday, August 1 in Belgium.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 Argentina vs Ireland live in Ireland
Warner Bros. Discovery has the rights to men’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to local law, RTÉ has limited access to the 2024 Olympics.
On TV, Argentina vs Ireland will be live on RTÉ 2 in Ireland. Eurosport will also offer Olympics 2024 hockey action on one of Eurosport 1–9, the nine channels broadcasting the Paris Olympics on pay TV.
You can choose to stream Ireland’s Olympics hockey 2024 match against Argentina on RTÉ Player or Discovery+ in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Argentina vs Ireland Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 12:15 pm Ireland time on Thursday, August 1.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 France vs Great Britain live in the UK
Warner Bros. Discovery has the rights to men’s and women’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to local law, BBC has limited access to the 2024 Olympics.
On TV, France vs Great Britain (men’s) is expected to be live on BBC One in the UK. Eurosport will also offer Olympics 2024 hockey action on one of Eurosport 1–9, the nine channels broadcasting the Paris Olympics on pay TV.
You can choose to stream the British men’s Olympics hockey 2024 match against France on BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ in the UK. It may not be available on BBC if it clashes with another major Olympics event.
The France vs Great Britain Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match starts at 11:45 am UK time on Thursday, August 1.
The US vs Britain (women’s) Olympics 2024 group stage hockey match will only be on Discovery+. That one starts at 4 pm UK time on Thursday.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 France vs Great Britain live in France
Warner Bros. Discovery is the primary broadcast partner for men’s and women’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in France. France Télévisions has limited access to the 2024 Olympics in France.
On TV, France vs Great Britain (men’s) and Japan vs France (women’s) will be live on the free-to-air France 3 in France. You can also watch it on Eurosport 2, which offers a French-oriented approach to the 2024 Olympics.
You can choose to stream the French men’s and women’s respective Olympics 2024 hockey matches against Great Britain and Japan on France.TV, Eurosport.fr or Max with the Sports add-on in France.
The France vs Great Britain Olympics 2024 group stage men’s hockey match starts at 12:45 pm CEST local time on Thursday, August 1 in France.
The Japan vs France Olympics 2024 group stage women’s hockey match starts at 7:45 pm CEST local time on Thursday, August 1 in France.
Where to watch Olympics hockey 2024 Spain vs South Africa live in South Africa
SuperSport, SABC and TV5 Monde share the rights to women’s hockey from the Paris Olympics in South Africa.
On TV, Spain vs South Africa (women’s) will be live on SS 208 Olympics 6. You can watch via DStv and GOtv. Or you can stream the Olympics 2024 hockey action on DStv Stream.
The Spain vs South Africa Olympics 2024 group stage women’s hockey match starts at 5:30 pm SAST local time on Thursday, August 1 in South Africa.
Everywhere else
What about the rest of the world? If your country isn’t listed above, check out the full list of Paris Olympics men’s and women’s hockey broadcast partners on the Olympics website.
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