# Field Hockey at the 2024 Paris Olympics: What to Expect ## The Basics * The field hockey competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held from July 27th to August 11th. * Matches will be played at the Stade Yves du Manoir in Colombes, a suburb of Paris. * There will be 12 teams competing in the men's and women's tournaments. ## The Contenders ### Men's Tournament * Belgium are the reigning Olympic champions and will be looking to defend their title in Paris. * Other contenders include Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and India. * The United States, Great Britain, and Argentina will also be hoping to make a strong showing. ### Women's Tournament * The Netherlands are the reigning Olympic champions and will be looking to win their third consecutive gold medal in Paris. * Other contenders include Argentina, Australia, Germany, and Great Britain. * The United States, India, and China will also be hoping to make a strong showing. ## The Format * The men's and women's tournaments will both follow the same format. * The 12 teams will be divided into two pools of six teams each. * Each team will play the other teams in its pool once. * The top four teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals. * The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will be played in a single-elimination format. ## The Schedule * The men's tournament will begin on July 27th with the pool matches. * The women's tournament will begin on July 28th with the pool matches. * The quarterfinals will be played on August 5th and 6th. * The semifinals will be played on August 8th and 9th. * The bronze medal match will be played on August 10th. * The gold medal match will be played on August 11th. ## How to Watch * The field hockey competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast live on NBCUniversal. * You can also stream the matches live on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.
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