Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey Competition – 22 sep
September 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
There are only Preliminary Round Pool Stage matches in the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Field Hockey competition, with no knockouts. It has become a critical day in the group stage and for the teams fighting for valuable points which will secure a playoff berth.
Field Hockey Asian Games 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Field Hockey Competition |
| Tournament | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
| Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Stage | Preliminary Round (Pool Stage) |
| Division | Men’s & Women’s |
| Format | Round-robin group matches |
| Venue | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium |
Competition Phase
All games must be played on September 22 are regular round-robin pool games. The teams compete with the other teams in their group, and allocate points according to the results:
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Match Format
All games will follow standard international field hockey regulations:
- Four quarters of 15 minutes each
- Total playing time of 60 minutes
- Short breaks between quarters
- Teams may use rolling substitutions according to international rules
- Matches are officiated under current international hockey regulations
Venue and Host Country
The 20th Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games will bring another international sporting event to Japan, with field hockey taking up an integral place in the event.
All field hockey matches for both men’s and women’s categories will take place at:
- Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium
What Fans Can Expect
Supporters can look forward to:
- High-intensity international hockey.
- Men’s and women’s pool-stage action.
- Tactical battles between Asia’s strongest hockey nations.
- Fast attacking play and disciplined defending.
- Important results that shape the road to the knockout stage.
How to Watch Field Hockey
- Live broadcast available via official Asian Games 2026 TV rights holders in different countries
- Coverage on national sports TV channels based on regional broadcasting deals
- Live streaming on official broadcaster apps and platforms (mobile, tablet, TV, web)
- Some regions may offer free-to-air or paid sports subscription coverage
- Highlights and replays on official sports and federation digital platforms
- Live scores and updates on sports news websites and official event coverage pages
- Availability depends on country-wise broadcast rights and announced schedules
FAQs – Field Hockey Asian Games 2026
1. What matches will be played on 22 September 2026 in field hockey?
This will only be a Preliminary Round Pool Stage game for the men’s and women’s hockey teams.
2. Will there be any medal matches on 22 September 2026?
No, you don’t get any medals or knockouts on this day! This is a group stage (pool stage) draw.
3. In which subject will the field hockey be played on 22 September 2026?
The games are to be held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan.