Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey 5th event – 23 Sep
September 23 @ 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
The Field Hockey event of the Asian Games 2026 is back on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, with yet another bout of intense action as the preliminary round stage finishes. These games are viewed as game five of the competition, and will help the teams gather momentum in the standings and take one step closer to the knockout shootout.
All matches are important on this day as both pairs fight to score points, draw back their goal difference, and/or save their medal chances. The match will be fast-paced, tactical, and feature the quality play from some of the best hockey powerhouses in Asia.
Field Hockey – Day 5 Schedule
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey |
| Competition Day | Day 5 |
| Date | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 |
| Stage | Men’s & Women’s Preliminary Round (Group Stage) |
| Sport | Field Hockey |
| Venue | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium |
| Location | Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Edition | 20th Asian Games |
What Matches Will Be Played?
There are preliminary round (group-stage) games held on Competition Day 5 for both men and women. There is an official fixture list in which several group games will be played during the day, with teams playing the rounds for the second time. Each country plays until they earn points before they advance to the knockout round phase of the tournament.
Match Format
The field hockey tournament starts with a group stage, in which they are split into groups, and then round robin tournaments are contested with the other groups within them. Teams receive:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
The top teams of the group stage go on to each of the semi-finals and medal rounds. Thanks to the drawtable’s header, it is easy to find and open the appropriate table. Goal difference is one of the competition separation techniques when teams finish on equal points, which is available.
Venue and Host Country
The Field Hockey events will be conducted at the Green Stadium, Gifu Prefecture, Gifu, Kakamigahara on September 23, 2026.
What Fans Can Expect
The field hockey fans are in for:
- Fast-paced attacking hockey.
- High-pressure penalty corner opportunities.
- Tactical battles between Asia’s top-ranked teams.
- Outstanding goalkeeping performances.
- End-to-end action throughout the day.
- Crucial group-stage clashes with knockout implications.
How to Watch
- Official Broadcasters: Stream the games on the Asian Games’ official broadcasters in your country.
- Live Streaming: The games will be broadcast digitally via the official platform of the licensed broadcasters.
- Official Website: Visit the Aichi–Nagoya 26 website to find out the latest match schedule, watch live results, and get all kinds of information about it.
- Selection of field hockey events will be broadcast on national sports television networks in many countries.
- Follow Asian Games real-time scores, the statistics of the game and match, as well as the standings on the official website and trusted sports apps.
Note: Official broadcast partners to provide note: All TV channels and broadcast partners for the 23 September 2026 field hockey matches will be provided nearer to the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey will take place on 23rd September when?
The scheduled dates of the field hockey competitions under the Asian Games 2026 competition day-5 are on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
The 23rd September field hockey will be held where?
This day all matches will be played at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Which round will be played in the tournament on 23 September?
The games are part of the open stage (Preliminary (group) stage) of the men’s and women’s events – the games are allocated points for advancing to the knockout stage.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official match schedule released by the Asian Hockey Federation on 23 July 2026, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Women’s Preliminary Round – Matchday 4. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Bangladesh vs South Korea | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 11:00 | Singapore vs Indonesia | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 13:00 | Kazakhstan vs Chinese Taipei | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 15:00 | Thailand vs India | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 17:00 | Uzbekistan vs Japan | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 19:00 | Malaysia vs China | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
Total matches on this date: 6. Source: Wikipedia / Asian Hockey Federation official schedule.