The Indian men's hockey team will begin the FIH Pro League's overseas leg against Spain in Hobart under new skipper Hardik Singh. Eager to recover from recent home losses, the side sees these matches as key to testing combinations. The fixtures come ahead of the FIH World Cup and Asian Games.
Outplayed at home with losses to Argentina and Belgium in the recent Rourkela leg, the Indian men's hockey team is set to make a fresh start in the FIH Pro League's overseas leg. The campaign begins with a match against Spain in Hobart on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Tasmania Hockey Centre. Regular skipper Harmanpreet Singh is taking a break to welcome his second child, handing the captaincy to two-time Olympic bronze medallist Hardik Singh.
The Hobart leg, which also features hosts Australia, runs until February 25. India's schedule includes the opener against Spain on February 21, followed by a clash with Australia on Sunday, February 22. The team will face Spain again on February 24 and conclude against Australia on February 25.
India and Spain have been evenly matched in their last 10 encounters, with each side securing four regulation wins and two draws that India won in shootouts. Against Australia, the hosts hold the edge with six wins in the last 10 meetings to India's two, plus two draws.
The squad features young players like Amandeep Lakra and Manmeet Singh, building on their recent senior debuts. Rising forwards such as Angad Bir Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, and Aditya Arjun Lalage aim to prove their worth. These fixtures offer a vital chance to test combinations, refine structure, and build momentum ahead of the FIH World Cup and Asian Games. The match starts at 12 noon IST.
