Fans will be able to watch the action in Midland, United States, for free on the tournament's official website.

Thirteen countries will be competing in all, with games taking place at Emerson Park, home of Currie Stadium in the Michigan city.

A 36 game round-robin will begin proceedings before 10 play-off matches and six placement games.

Argentina will head to Midland as the two-time defending world champions, winning gold medals in Parana on home soil in 2012 and Whitehorse, Canada in 2014.

World number one side New Zealand won the silver medal two years ago.

Asian powerhouse Japan will be another country to watch as well as hosts United States, who will play the first game against Botswana on July 24.

The final will be played on July 30.