31 October 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland: The FIH and NAGRA KUDELSKI are announcing the launch of a new era in Watch.Hockey with the lifting of geo-blocking* and an FIH+ Pass, which includes a swathe of international hockey tournaments including the FIH Hockey Pro League Season 5 and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. The new Watch.Hockey App and Web are the place for all hockey enthusiasts to be able to fully immerse themselves in international tournaments. With the start of Pro League 5 and the Junior and Women’s World Cups in November-December 2023, Watch.Hockey kicks off the FIH+ pass sales this October. Additionally, there will be ad-hoc Continental and National events popping up in the calendar throughout the year.
“As we enter the start of an exciting period in the build-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with a series of top-flight FIH events in the upcoming months, we’ve listened to hockey fans around the world and, together with our partner Nagra, redefined the Watch.Hockey offer to be able to provide fans with the best hockey streaming experience ever and get them closer to the athletes! On behalf of FIH, I invite all members of the hockey community worldwide to subscribe to FIH+ and enjoy the best of hockey”, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said.
Key highlights of the NEW Watch.Hockey offer:
1. FIH+ Pass: With the FIH+ subscription pass, you’ll gain access to thrilling FIH events (FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers for Paris 2024, FIH Hockey Pro League Season 5, FIH Hockey5s World Cup, FIH Hockey Junior World Cups, FIH Hockey Nations Cup), all in one place!
2. Bilingual News Coverage: Stay up to date with the latest hockey news in English or Spanish. Watch.Hockey keeps you informed about all the developments in the world of hockey.
3. Big Screen Experience: Enjoy the thrilling action on your big-screen TV with the casting feature available on both Android and iPhone apps. Feel like you’re right in the middle of the game from the comfort of your home.
Ad-Hoc events from National Associations and Continental Federations as well as a treasure trove of short-form content and training videos will add to the Watch.Hockey content.
With the new FIH+ pass imminent, Anthony Smith-Chaigneau, Senior Director Sports Market at NAGRA Kudelski said: “We have worked tirelessly to ensure that the dynamic and exciting sport of hockey has a place where players, officials, fans and the entire hockey family can engage and celebrate the outstanding competitiveness, amazing commitment, the camaraderie and friendship that this sport delivers. We would like to thank the FIH, and all the people involved for their contribution in bringing this to life.”
You can secure your FIH+ pass directly through the Watch.Hockey app or via the website here.
Don’t miss out on the future of hockey entertainment – subscribe to FIH+ until the 20th of November and get an early-bird discount!
It’s never been easier to be a part of the hockey community and stay connected to the sport you love!
*except on the Indian sub-continent
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For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please consult FIH.hockey, follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and download the Watch.Hockey app.
