CBS Sports Network brings the USWNT to the 2026 Hockey World Cup
CBS Sports Network has secured the broadcast rights to the U.S. Women’s National Team’s appearances at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which will be staged in Wavre, Belgium. The partnership, announced by CBS Sports, marks a significant step in bringing elite women’s field hockey to a broader American audience.
The agreement covers every pool‑play contest and the subsequent crossover matches that determine the semifinalists, ensuring that fans can follow the United States’ campaign from start to finish.
Match schedule and broadcast windows
The USWNT’s opening encounter is slated for August 15 against Argentina, the current world No. 2 side. Originally set for an 11:30 a.m. Eastern broadcast, the game will be delayed to 5:30 p.m. Eastern to accommodate prime‑time viewing.
Following the Argentina clash, the Americans will meet Scotland on August 17 and Germany on August 19 in the remainder of pool play. The results of those fixtures will shape the crossover round, which rearranges teams into semifinal or classification brackets on August 22 and 24.
The tournament will culminate with the championship game on August 29, capping a month of high‑stakes competition that promises to showcase the growing depth of the sport.
How to watch the games
All USWNT matches will be accessible through Watch.Hockey for a subscription fee of $34.99, and the network is available via major cable providers as well as streaming platforms such as YouTube TV and Hulu.