Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026
Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 is starting on Tuesday, 27-Oct-2026 and will end on Thursday, 05-Nov-2026. There are a total of 15 matches to be played in it, and a total of 6 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 1 stadiums of India. You can watch this series live on FANCODE, SONYLIV. The last match of this series will be played on Thursday, 05-Nov-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The 2026 Men's Asian Champions Trophy (officially known as the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 due to sponsorship) will be the 9th edition of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy. It is an international field hockey tournament organized by the Asian Hockey Federation. The tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5, 2026, across two cities in the Indian state of Punjab.
This marks the first time the state of Punjab is hosting this competition. India is the defending champion, having won consecutive titles in 2023 and 2024.
Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Teams
Six teams will participate in the main tournament, and two standby teams will also be kept ready to step in should any team withdraw.
- China
- India (Host)
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Bangladesh
- Oman
Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Venues
This tournament will be held in two cities in Punjab. The Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar will host the opening ceremony and all round-robin league matches, while the Olympian Balbir Singh (Senior) International Hockey Stadium in Mohali will host the semi-finals, the final, and the closing ceremony.
Asian Champions Trophy Winner and Runner Up List
| Year | Host City | Champion | Score | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chennai, India | India | 4-3 | Malaysia |
| 2021 | Dhaka, Bangladesh | South Korea | 3-3 (4-2 Shoot Out) | Japan |
| 2018 | Muscat, Oman | India and Pakistan (joint winners) | No Match (Due To Rain) | - |
| 2016 | Kuantan, Malaysia | India | 3-2 | Pakistan |
| 2013 | Kakamigahara, Japan | Pakistan | 3-1 | Japan |
| 2012 | Doha, Qatar | Pakistan | 5-4 | India |
| 2011 | Ordos, China | India | 0-0 (4-2 Shoot out) | Pakistan |
Where to watch the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026
- Live Streaming: Live updates or streaming may be available on SonyLIV or FanCode (the primary contenders for digital streaming), or on the official Asian Hockey YouTube channel (AsianHockey).
- TV Broadcast: In India, the broadcast is expected to be available on Sony Sports Network or DD Sports.
FAQs for Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026
Q-1: When will Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 begin?Answer: Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
Q-2: When will Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, 05 November 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026?Answer: Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 includes 15 matches.
Q-4: How many teams will play in Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026?Answer: 6 teams will take part in Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 matches?Answer: Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 matches will be played at 1 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026?Answer: India will host Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
Q-7: Where can I watch live matches of Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026?Answer: Live coverage of Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will be available on FanCode,SonyLIV. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-8: Where can I find the complete Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Men Asian Champions Trophy 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
