Asian Games Field Hockey 2026: Schedule, Pools, Teams & Venue
The Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey competition brings 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams to the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Matches begin on 18 September 2026, with the women’s medal games on 2 October and the men’s on 3 October. The tournament also doubles as an LA28 Olympic qualifier — the gold medallists in each event book a place at Los Angeles 2028 — so every pool match, knockout and medal game carries extra weight.
In this guide you will find everything about Asian Games Hockey 2026: the men’s and women’s pools, the complete match schedule, fixtures, venue and tournament format. For the wider picture, see our Asian Games 2026 participating countries and venues guide.
Field Hockey Countdown
Countdown to the start of field hockey in Kakamigahara, Japan
Where Will Field Hockey Be Played at the Asian Games 2026?
All field-hockey matches take place at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan, at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The venue has been registered as a competition venue for hockey by the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organizing Committee.
Asian Games Hockey 2026 Teams and Pools
The 2026 field-hockey competition features 12 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams.
Men’s Hockey Pool A
- India
- Japan
- Republic of Korea
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
Men’s Hockey Pool B
- Pakistan
- Malaysia
- People’s Republic of China
- Oman
- Uzbekistan
- Thailand
Women’s Hockey Pool A
- People’s Republic of China
- Republic of Korea
- Malaysia
- Kazakhstan
- Chinese Taipei
- Bangladesh
Women’s Hockey Pool B
- India
- Japan
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Uzbekistan
The official Aichi-Nagoya organizers and the OCA both confirm this pool structure.
Men’s Hockey Schedule at Asian Games 2026
The men’s field hockey tournament starts on September 18, and the medal matches are on October 3.
Asian Games Field Hockey 2026 Schedule
Select a date, stage and group to find men’s field hockey matches at the 2026 Asian Games.
September 18 — Men’s Opening Matches
The official Aichi-Nagoya match schedule lists two men’s pool matches on 18 September, the opening day of hockey competition.
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 09:00 | B | China vs Oman |
| 11:00 | A | South Korea vs Bangladesh |
September 20 — Men’s Pool Matches
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 13:00 | B | Malaysia vs Uzbekistan |
| 15:00 | A | India vs Indonesia |
| 17:00 | A | Japan vs Sri Lanka |
| 19:00 | B | Pakistan vs Thailand |
September 22 — Men’s Pool Matches
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 09:00 | B | Pakistan vs Uzbekistan |
| 11:00 | A | Indonesia vs South Korea |
| 13:00 | B | Thailand vs China |
| 15:00 | B | Malaysia vs Oman |
| 17:00 | A | Japan vs Bangladesh |
| 19:00 | A | India vs Sri Lanka |
September 24 — Men’s Pool Matches
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 09:00 | B | Thailand vs Malaysia |
| 11:00 | A | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
| 13:00 | B | Oman vs Uzbekistan |
| 15:00 | A | South Korea vs India |
| 17:00 | A | Indonesia vs Japan |
| 19:00 | B | China vs Pakistan |
September 26 — Men’s Pool Matches
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 09:00 | B | Oman vs Thailand |
| 11:00 | A | Bangladesh vs Indonesia |
| 13:00 | B | Malaysia vs Pakistan |
| 15:00 | A | Sri Lanka vs South Korea |
| 17:00 | A | Japan vs India |
| 19:00 | B | Uzbekistan vs China |
September 28 — Men’s Pool Matches
| Time | Pool | Match |
| 09:00 | B | China vs Malaysia |
| 11:00 | A | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia |
| 13:00 | B | Uzbekistan vs Thailand |
| 15:00 | B | Pakistan vs Oman |
| 17:00 | A | South Korea vs Japan |
| 19:00 | A | India vs Bangladesh |
The official Aichi-Nagoya schedule includes these matches plus the men’s pools.
Men’s Hockey Knockout and Medal Schedule
October 1
| Time | Match |
| 09:00 | 6th Pool A vs 6th Pool B |
| 11:30 | 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool B |
| 14:00 | 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool A |
| 16:30 | 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B — Semi-final 1 |
| 19:00 | 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A — Semi-final 2 |
October 3
| Time | Match |
| 09:00 | 5th Pool A vs 5th Pool B |
| 11:30 | Loser of Classification 1 vs Loser of Classification 2 — 7th place |
| 14:00 | Winner of Classification 1 vs Winner of Classification 2 — 5th place |
| 16:30 | Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 — Bronze medal |
| 19:00 | Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 — Gold medal |
1 October hosts the men’s semi-finals and first classification matches, while 3 October brings the remaining classification games plus the bronze and gold medal matches.
Women’s Field Hockey
Women’s Field Hockey — Preliminary Round
| Matchday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | 18 September 2026 | Friday |
| Matchday 2 | 20 September 2026 | Sunday |
| Matchday 3 | 21 September 2026 | Monday |
| Matchday 4 | 23 September 2026 | Wednesday |
| Matchday 5 | 25 September 2026 | Friday |
| Matchday 6 | 27 September 2026 | Sunday |
Women’s Field Hockey — Semi-finals
| Round | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | 30 September 2026 | Wednesday |
| Semi-final 2 | 30 September 2026 | Wednesday |
Women’s Field Hockey — Bronze Medal Match
| Match | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Match | 2 October 2026 | Friday |
Women’s Field Hockey — Gold Medal Match
| Match | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal Match / Final | 2 October 2026 | Friday |
India at the Asian Games Field Hockey 2026
India is one of the strongest hockey powerhouses in Asia and enters 2026 as the highest-ranked team in the men’s draw. Read more about India at the Asian Games.
The men’s team is in Pool A with:
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
India’s men’s pool fixtures
| Date | Opponent |
| September 20 | Indonesia |
| September 22 | Sri Lanka |
| September 24 | South Korea |
| September 26 | Japan |
| September 28 | Bangladesh |
Pakistan at the Asian Games Field Hockey 2026
Pakistan’s men’s hockey team is in Pool B.
Its opponents are:
- Malaysia
- China
- Oman
- Uzbekistan
- Thailand
Pakistan is one of the most historically successful men’s hockey nations at the Asian Games. FIH records Pakistan as the most successful men’s team in Asian Games hockey history.
How to Buy Hockey Tickets
Through the Official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Ticket Sale
The official ticket portal is the best option when tickets are available. Our Asian Games 2026 tickets guide explains prices and sale phases, and you can also find out how to watch the Asian Games live.
Steps:
- Open the official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 ticket portal.
- Enter the ticketing queue if one is active.
- Select the available ticket category and quantity.
- Create or log in to your ticketing account if requested.
- Enter your required details and complete payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is field hockey at the Asian Games 2026?
- For women: September 18 to October 2, 2026
- For Men: September 18 to October 3, 2026.
How are the teams divided?
The two pools in both the men’s and women’s divisions are of six teams each. The qualification was done based on the May 1, 2026 world rankings by FIH.
Is India part of the Asian Games hockey 2026?
Yes. India is getting into action in both the men’s and women’s hockey competitions.
Final Word
The field hockey competition at Aichi-Nagoya takes center stage among the sports team competition events of the Asian Games 2026 and is highly anticipated by everyone.
With two pools of six in both the men’s and women’s events, a full house expected at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, and a direct link to LA28 Olympic qualification, there is plenty to follow from the opening matches right through to the gold medal games.
China will aim to retain the women’s title and India the men’s, while hosts Japan, Pakistan, South Korea and Malaysia will all be chasing the podium. Also see our guides to Asian Games 2026 Basketball and Badminton at the Asian Games 2026.
