The FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela will feature 16 teams, including host India, but only one will lift the trophy, which has been won by only six national teams since the tournament's inception in 1971. Click here for the most recent information on the qualified teams.

The match schedule is the calendar according to which all matches of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela will be played. To check out the complete schedule, click here

The official addresses of the two FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup stadiums can be found below:

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, BPUT Campus, Chhend Colony, Rourkela, Odisha 769015.

Kalinga Stadium, Bidyut Marg, Nuasahi, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751012

In India, all the matches will be available on Star Sports, Disney+ and Hotstar. The International broadcast schedule will be available soon.

The ticket sale for FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar – Rourkela started on 24 November 2022. To purchase the ticket, click on this link https://insider.in/online

There will be a store at each stadium where all the spectators and guests can purchase World Cup souvenirs and merchandise.

You may purchase the ticket from the box office. Further information will be shared shortly

Please only purchase tickets from the official ticket sales website: Paytm App, Paytm Insider App orwww.insider.in

• Reducing the number of players on the pitch at any one time – for example from the current eleven to nine
• Awarding a 'long corner' if the ball is intentionally played over the back-line by a defender – that is, instead of a penalty corner
• Substitution at a Penalty Corner was initially permitted but was subsequently withdrawn from the rules.

Stadium gates will open two hours before the start of the first match of the day

No large bags or backpacks are allowed. Baby bags and baby food are acceptable, subject to inspection. Medically necessary items and liquids, though subject to inspection are acceptable. Yes. For more information, please refer to the T&C on the website and the restricted items list will be mentioned on the Back of the Tickets

No, the ticket holders leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted to the stadium.

Only people with valid match tickets along with a Government Id Proof (for Indian Citizens) or Passport for visiting foreign spectators, as the case may be, will be allowed to enter the stadium

The spectators will have access limited to Respective Stands, Fan Engagement Area, Vehicle Parking and Medical (emergency case).

Yes, all the venues have a dedicated allocation for accessibility tickets. Accessibility tickets are meant for disabled people and people with limited mobility. Applicants for Accessibility Tickets in the type Wheelchair User will be offered one additional ticket (Paid) for a companion to assist and accompany them at the match. The companion must be able to provide all necessary assistance to the Accessibility Ticket holder. All customers applying for or purchasing Accessibility Tickets must provide proof of eligibility to prove that they are eligible to purchase them.

No, for accessible seating you must send the requirement via email only to help@insider.in with the supporting document for the same. The accessible ticket is only for the spectator with limited mobility.

No. Stadium Ticket is valid for the entire day, but No Re-entry is allowed once ticket is scanned at the gate.

Yes. The tournament follows a fixed seating plan i.e., all the seats will be numbered. The spectator must follow the seat number mentioned on their ticket.

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Children under the age of 3 who do not require a seat may enter the Venue without purchasing a ticket. Proof of age may be required prior to entry to the Venue.

Any Health Guidelines issued by the Government of India and Odisha State Government (from time to time) are binding and need to be adhered by all.

The gate entries are mentioned on the tickets and entries will be through the given gates only.

For Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik International Airport

For Rourkela: Veer Surendra SAI Airport, Jharsuguda and Rourkela Airport

For Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Railway Station

For Rourkela: Rourkela Junction

Yes, there will be a spectator area for the fans to explore and celebrate the game at both stadiums. It is not chargeable to enter the area, you will just need to show your valid match ticket.