India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Live Streaming, TV Channels, Match Time and Venue

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025:India and China will begin their campaign at the 2025 Hockey Asia Cup against each other on the first day of the tournament. The first match of the two teams will be on India's National Sports Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the greatest hockey player of all time, Major Dhyan Chand.

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Live Streaming, TV Channels, Match Time and Venue

India are favourites to win the tournament and will look to dominate the other teams, starting with China. India are placed seventh in the FIH rankings, followed by Malaysia, who are placed 12th.

China could give India some trouble just like they did in the Asian Champions Trophy final last year. India managed to win only 1-0 in the final where China had a strong defence and a sharp attack.

The Asia Cup is returning to India after 18 years. The last time the tournament was held was in 2007 in Chennai, where the home team won.

India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming, When and where to watch and all Details

• Match Fixture: India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025
• Date: August 29, 2025
• Venue: Rajgir Sports Complex, Patna, Bihar
• Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
• TV Channels: Sony Ten 1 HD/SD, Sony Sports Network
• Live Streaming: Available on Sony LIV app and website
• Teams: India led by captain Harmanpreet Singh; China coached by Dutch experts Michel van den Heuvel and Roelant Oltmans
• Importance: Asia Cup title and qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup at stake
• Group: Part of Group A along with Japan and Kazakhstan
• Head-to-head record: India leads with 18 wins, China has 3 wins, and 3 matches ended in draws