Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 June 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), through SABC Plus is proud to be a media partner for the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup, taking place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, from 11 to 20 June 2026.

The FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup is an international tournament sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and serves as the official qualification pathway to the prestigious FIH Pro League. The South African men’s national team has qualified for this prestigious tournament, and SABC Sport will be there every step of the way to bring audiences all the action.

With 24 matches and eight (8) international men’s national teams participating, SABC Plus, the Corporation’s streaming platform and terrestrial television channel SABC 2, will deliver world-class production and coverage. Local and international hockey fans will enjoy a front-row seat to the exhilarating excitement the tournament promises.

Wandile September, Acting Head of SABC Plus said, “The SABC is honoured to partner with the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup and to bring this world-class international tournament to South African audiences. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to making premium sporting content accessible to all South Africans, while also showcasing the country’s ability to host global events of this calibre. We are particularly proud to support the national team on home soil and to provide fans across the continent with comprehensive, high-quality coverage on our platforms.”

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Issued By:                       Group Communications

Media Enquiries:            Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)

NgubaneMV@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590