Overview
- FIH announced on August 28 that Pakistan accepted the invitation to join the upcoming men’s Pro League season.
- New Zealand won the Nations Cup but opted out of promotion, triggering the regulation that offered the spot to runners-up Pakistan.
- Pakistan replaces relegated Ireland and joins Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and Spain in the seventh edition.
- Venues for the India–Pakistan fixtures have not been disclosed, with location decisions still pending.
- FIH president Tayyab Ikram welcomed Pakistan’s return, calling it a boost to the league’s visibility and reach.