As the sixth edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey Pro League unfolded between 30 November 2024 and 29 June 2025, hockey fans were treated to a season packed with razor-thin margins and late‑game drama aplenty. Relive some of the standout matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats and watch the complete highlights on Watch.Hockey!
Belgium 4-3 Germany
On 2 December 2024, at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam, Belgium edged out Germany in a tightly contested 4-3 victory early in the FIH Hockey Pro League season. Belgium’s captain Arthur Van Dessel opened the scoring in the 11th minute, then Tom Boon added a hat-trick with goals in the 16th, 40th and 54th minutes to give the hosts a win despite Germany regularly responding with goals from Sperling and Peillat.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/774828?playlistId=31124
England 3-3 Ireland (SO:3-2)
In their opening game of the 2024–25 campaign in Santiago del Estero, England and Ireland fought out a dramatic 3‑3 draw. Ireland surged ahead early, with Adam Walker slotting home a penalty corner just four minutes in on his senior debut. Shortly afterward, Jonny Lynch doubled the lead, finishing from a rebound in the second quarter. England finally found the net via a penalty‑corner rebound in the fourth, before Lee Cole restored Ireland’s two‑goal cushion with a penalty stroke. Trailing late, England withdrew their goalkeeper in favour of an extra attacker and netted twice in quick succession, through Jack Waller and Zachary Wallace, to force a draw. In the subsequent bonus-point shoot‑out, England edged past Ireland 3‑2 to claim the bonus point.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/774811?playlistId=31124
Australia 4-4 Netherlands (SO:1-3)
Australia and the Netherlands delivered a high-octane contest that ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw, providing an absolute thriller to a packed house in Amsterdam. The Kookaburras dominated the early stages, racing to a three-goal lead by the third quarter. However, the Netherlands mounted an extraordinary fourth-quarter comeback, scoring three goals in rapid succession to level the match at 4-4. The Dutch held their nerve and executed cleanly in the shoot-out, winning the shoot-out 3–1 to claim the bonus point.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/771726?playlistId=31124
Spain 3-2 Argentina
Spain secured a narrow but pivotal 3-2 victory over Argentina on home soil, edging ahead in a highly competitive encounter. The match unfolded as a tense, closely‑fought affair, with Spain just about managing to maintain a one‑goal cushion by the final whistle, avenging a loss to the Leones from just a day earlier, when the South American side managed to get the better of the hosts in another close match, winning 1-0.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/810879?playlistId=31124
Argentina 4-3 India
Argentina edged out India in a tense 4-3 encounter, handing India their third straight defeat in the European leg of the tournament. The South Americans struck early when Matías Rey opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. India responded through Harmanpreet Singh, who netted twice, once at the 12th minute to level, then again from a penalty stroke in the 33rd minute, but Argentina regained control when Lucas Martínez restored their lead in the 17th, and Santiago Tarazona added another just after India’s second before Lucio Méndez sealed the win in the 46th minute.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/811943?playlistId=31124
Belgium 2-3 Ireland
Ireland stunned world No. 2 Belgium with a dramatic 3-2 victory, marking their first, and only win of the 2024–25 Pro League season. The turning point arrived in the first half when Irish goalkeeper Jaime Carr made a crucial penalty-stroke save, keeping the score level. In the second half, Ireland capitalized on their momentum: Louis Rowe netted a superb goal from open play to start the scoring, then Lee Cole added two more goals from penalty corners, including a late strike to secure the win. Belgium responded with goals from Nico de Kerpel and Thomas Crols, but it wasn’t enough to overturn Ireland’s lead.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/814209?playlistId=31124
England 4-3 Australia
England delivered a sensational performance to defeat reigning champions Australia 4-3 on 21 June 2025 in London, ending the Kookaburras’ FIH Pro League title defence in dramatic fashion. Despite Australia’s early lead, England responded with sharp attacking play and clinical finishing to come back into the game. The match saw momentum swing multiple times, but England held their nerve and converted key chances to stay ahead, thrilling the home crowd.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/817216?playlistId=31124
Belgium 3-4 India
India snapped a seven‑match losing streak in dramatic fashion, defeating hosts Belgium 4-3 in their final match of the 2024-25 Pro League. Belgium struck first through Arthur de Sloover in the 8th minute, but Sukhjeet Singh equalized in the 21st. In the second half, Thibeau Stockbroekx gave Belgium the lead again in the 34th, only for Sukhjeet to level once more a minute later. Amit Rohidas then fired India ahead from a penalty corner in the 36th, though Hugo Labouchere quickly restored parity with his first international goal from another corner. Deep into the final quarter, Harmanpreet Singh stepped up to convert a penalty stroke awarded after a successful video referral, sealing a thrilling 4-3 win for India.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/817667?playlistId=31124
Spain 9-1 Ireland
Spain delivered a clinical and dominant performance to defeat Ireland 9-1, with an incredible eight goals scored in the first half as they continued their push for a top-four finish, and automatic qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. Ireland’s only highlight came from a late consolation goal by Ben Nelson, after a relentless onslaught from the Spanish side had already sealed the result. It was a tough finale for Ireland, capping a challenging Pro League campaign with a heavy defeat.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/817664?playlistId=31124
Belgium 4-4 England (SO: 3-0)
Belgium and England battled to a thrilling 4-4 draw in the final match of the 2024–25 tournament, serving as a dramatic closing chapter to the men’s league season. In a fixture defined by end-to-end attacking exchanges, both sides scored freely throughout, refusing to cede control as the lead swung back and forth. The teams ended regulation time even at 4-4, but Belgium took complete control of the ensuing shootouts to win 3-0 and secure the bonus point.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/821560?playlistId=31124
Germany 0-2 Spain (29 Jun)
Spain closed out their Pro League campaign in style, defeating Germany 2-0, a result that secured their spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 following a strong overall campaign, finishing third behind the Netherlands and Belgium (already qualified as hosts). Needing an outright win to pip Germany to the third spot on the table, Spain controlled much of the final game of the season in Berlin, scoring once in each half to seal a remarkable win. Spain’s victory not only added a fitting capstone to their Pro League season but also delivered the critical result needed to punch their ticket to the upcoming World Cup.
Highlights: https://watch.hockey/video/821660?playlistId=31124
As the dust settles on the 2024–25 Men’s FIH Hockey Pro League, these close-run matches will be remembered not just for the results, but for the intensity, heartbreak, and perseverance on display. Fans will carry these memories into next season’s battles, where once again every shot, block, and save could tilt the Pro League in a new direction.
