Following New Zealand's withdrawal from the FIH Pro League due to financial constraints and logistical challenges, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has offered Pakistan a spot in the 2025-26 season. This presents an opportunity for Pakistan, currently ranked 15th globally, to rejoin elite hockey. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) needs government approval and approximately €2.2 million in funding by August 12 to confirm participation. If accepted, this could reignite the India-Pakistan rivalry on the hockey field, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and a freeze on bilateral sports since 2008.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Endeavor Streaming have relaunched Watch.Hockey, enhancing user experience with features like time-shift playback and improved navigation. The platform exceeded subscription expectations in June 2025 and is crucial for streaming events like the Pan American Cup (July 24-August 3, 2025) and the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Positive feedback has come from players, coaches, and officials. The platform is accessible via web and multiple devices.

Wałcz, Poland will host the inaugural FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2 from June 16-22, 2025. Eight national teams including Poland, South Africa, Italy, France, Malaysia, Uruguay, Wales, and the Czech Republic will compete for a spot in the 2026 Nations Cup, which serves as a pathway to the Pro League. The tournament aims to expand the global reach of women's hockey and provide a platform for emerging nations. All matches will be streamed on the FIH YouTube channel.

International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram is optimistic about hockey's future in the Olympic movement, highlighting the selection of Carson Fields in Los Angeles for the LA28 Olympic field hockey matches and the collaboration with FIFA to develop dual-sport pitches. Ikram met with LA28 organizers, inspected the Carson venue, and discussed hockey's roadmap with Brisbane 2032 leaders. He also emphasized the importance of the joint FIFA-FIH guidelines for 'Dual-Sport Pitches for Football and Hockey' to promote accessibility and sustainability at the grassroots level.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and FIFA have jointly released "Dual-sport Pitches for Football and Hockey - Performance and Construction Guidelines" to aid community, school, and grassroots settings in constructing synthetic pitches suitable for both sports. This initiative addresses the need for multi-purpose fields, providing technical specifications on durability, dimensions, and construction, combining FIFA Basic and FIH Multisport criteria. FIH President Tayyab Ikram highlighted the guide's role in expanding access to sports and promoting sustainability. In addition, the FIH expressed support for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games and will inspect facilities in Los Angeles for the Olympic hockey events.