Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey 8th event – September 26
September 26 @ 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey is scheduled to be on 26th September, 2026 and continues to be an exciting tournament from the dates of 18th-20th September, 2026. All matches will take place today at Gifu Green Stadium, the Gifu Prefectural Stadium in Kakamigahara City, Japan, where the best men’s and women’s teams in Asia in the Preliminary Pool Stage of the tournament.
Field Hockey Asian Games 2026
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Field Hockey |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 8 |
| Venue | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium |
| City | Kakamigahara City |
| Prefecture | Gifu Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Tournament Stage | Preliminary Pool Stage (Round-Robin) |
| Men’s Competition | Pool Stage Matches |
| Women’s Competition | Pool Stage Matches |
| Match Format | Round-Robin Group Matches |
| Medal Events Today | None |
Field Hockey Schedule
Saturday, September 26, will see a continuation of field hockey action with a number of preliminary men’s and women’s pool matches throughout the day. Teams will play key group stage matches in the struggle for semi-finals.
Field Hockey Tournament Format
Men’s Tournament
The men’s competition features qualified national teams divided into Pool A and Pool B.
Women’s Tournament
The women’s competition follows the same format.
Points System
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Players to Watch
List of official player squads for the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 will be announced nearer to the event.
Fans can expect to see:
- Experienced international stars
- National team captains
- Olympic and continental championship players
- Emerging young talents representing Asia’s top hockey nations
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games are beautifully hosted in Japan, which will see many sports events being held in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and other neighbouring cities, including Gifu.
Venue Information
All the field hockey events will be played at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan at the 2026 Games.
How to Watch
It will be broadcast in the official channels and on digital platforms, allowing fans all over the world to follow the tournament.
Details on the television producers, TV station broadcasting rights, broadcasting details, and streaming services for each country will be revealed nearer the Games.
Supporters should monitor:
- The official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 website
- The Olympic Council of Asia’s official channels
- National broadcasters in participating countries
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Field hockey competition is at which Asian Games?
The Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, will be the venue for all matches in field hockey.
On September 26, which stage of the tournament is it?
The Preliminary Pool Stage for both the men and women were held on 26th September.
Will there be medals awarded on the 26th September?
No. This means no medal matches and the tournament still plays on in the group 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: Men’s Preliminary Round – Matchday 5. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Oman vs Thailand | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 11:00 | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 13:00 | Malaysia vs Pakistan | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 15:00 | Sri Lanka vs South Korea | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 17:00 | Japan vs India | Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 19:00 | Uzbekistan vs China | Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
Total matches on this date: 6. Source: Wikipedia / Asian Hockey Federation official schedule.