Field Hockey Betting in India

Field Hockey Betting Guide

Field hockey is one of the most popular sports to bet on in India, and it is available on all of the best Indian betting sites. But, placing wagers on hockey matches is not quite as common as on cricket.

Formerly considered to be the national sport of India, field hockey retains a passionate fan base to this day. That makes betting on field hockey an extremely appealing option in the country.

India was even selected as the host nation for the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, though the Indian team was knocked out by the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Indeed, India is also set to host the next Men's Hockey World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in 2023, so the popularity of betting on field hockey will continue to rise at a rapid rate.

National tournaments in India are among the top field hockey betting options. So for anyone who wants to get into betting on field hockey in India, we have put together this complete guide.

Indian Betting Sites With Field Hockey Markets

With sport around the world in flux right now, finding field hockey markets at Indian betting sites might be more of a challenge than in the past.

But once the pandemic is over and field hockey returns to regular action, it is sure that the major Indian betting sites will once more be offering the chance to bet on the big game.

When the Olympics roll around, field hockey is certain to be one of the top sports to bet on in the Games, while the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup in India is on the horizon as well.

Here are some of the top Indian sports betting sites that will have field hockey markets:

• Dafabet 
• Betway 
• Bet365
• Unibet 
• LeoVegas

If your favourite Indian sports betting site does not have any field betting options to bet on, it is worth getting in touch with customer service to see if this will be added later on.

Bookmakers are receptive to ideas from their customers so this could be a good way to find new field hockey betting markets in the coming months and years.

While field hockey is never likely to be quite as popular to bet on as sports such as cricket in India, there is no doubt it is right up there in the top five sports in India. Our complete guide to field hockey betting in India should have you ready to bet - good luck!

Introduction to Field Hockey

For anyone who is brand new to field hockey, let's start with a quick introduction to the game.

Field hockey can be played on a range of surfaces, such as grass, artificial turf or even indoors on a boarded surface. Two teams wielding hockey sticks aim to score goals located at each end of the pitch.

It is thought the history of field hockey dates all the way back to the 19th century, where it was first played in England. Today, field hockey is popular all over the world but particularly in western Europe, southern Africa, South Asia and parts of the United States.

Apart from the goalkeepers, players are only allowed to use their stick to strike the ball. Scoring the most goals is how a team wins in a field hockey match and, in the event of a draw, there might be a penalty shoot-out.

The International Hockey Federation is the sport's governing body and field hockey has been one of the most popular Olympic sports for generations.

So now you know about field hockey - how do you go about betting on the sport in India?

How to Bet on Field Hockey in India

Field hockey betting in India works in much the same way as betting on any other sport.

Bookmakers offering field hockey betting markets in India offer a range of bets. These include basic bets such as which team wins a match to handicaps for the final scoreline.

There is also the opportunity to use bets that are popular in other sports such as football, with double chance and draw no bet markets also available for field hockey betting in India. Simply select the bet you want to make, decide how much you want to bet and hit confirm.

Field Hockey Leagues and Tournaments to Bet On

If you want to bet on field hockey in India, you need to know what leagues and tournaments are available in the country.

Internationally, the Olympic Games and the Hockey World Cup are the two top events. The next Olympics are set to be held in Tokyo in 2021 after the Games were delayed by a year.

The next men's Hockey World Cup is set for 2023 and is sure to be a very popular event to bet on, especially due to the fact it is once more being held in India.

National field hockey tournaments in India are also among the tournaments to be aware of. However, the coronavirus crisis has had an impact on what competitions are being played.

The revamped 2020-21 edition of the Pro League is a big deal for field hockey fans, with teams from all over the world taking part in the tournament. It is worth pointing out that difficulties with international travel due to COVID-19 is affecting what games are played in the Pro League.

But India is set to take part in the competition in the coming months and what this means is that the Pro League is one of the top field hockey events to bet on in India.

While field hockey is mainly thought of as a men's sport, women do play field hockey as well. The next Women's FIH Hockey World Cup is set for 2022 with the tournament to be hosted in Terrassa, Spain and Amstelveen, Netherlands.

The Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup and Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup are among the other top international hockey events that could be available to bet on.