Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey event – September 30
September 30 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
There are five key group stage matches of the Women’s Field Hockey competition set to take place at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on 30 September 2026 at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Pitch 1) in Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan. When the tournament rolls into its knockout stages, matches start to be more epically important in the hope of teams making it into the big semifinal.
Women’s Field Hockey Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Field Hockey |
| Competition | Women’s Tournament |
| Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Matches | Five Women’s Matches |
| Venue | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Pitch 1) |
| City | Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan |
| Host Nation | Japan |
| Tournament | 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Total Tournament Teams | 12 Men’s Teams & 12 Women’s Teams |
Women’s Field Hockey Competition
Field Hockey is an official sport of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and will unite the continent’s best field hockey teams to vie for their Asian glory. One of the biggest team sports at the Games, the women’s tournament includes 12 national teams, and the overall hockey competition group, which includes both men’s and women’s teams, stands at 12.
September 30 Match Schedule
It’s one of the busiest days of the tournament with five matches played in field hockey between the women. The fixtures could have a huge effect on the table-toppers as they go head-to-head for points.
Host Country
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is the host of the 20th Asian Games, held in Japan, which will host thousands of athletes and visitors from all across Asia.
Venue Information
The women’s field hockey matches on 30 September 2026 will be played at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Pitch 1), located in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Tournament Format
The Women’s Field Hockey Tournament is also a twelve-team tournament that plays for the Asian Games trophy.
The competition follows this format:
- Twelve women’s national teams compete in the tournament.
- Teams play group-stage matches to earn points.
- The highest-ranked teams advance to the knockout rounds.
- The knockout stage includes the semifinals.
- Winning semifinalists compete in the Gold Medal Final.
- The remaining top teams contest the Bronze Medal Match.
Teams to Watch
The list of national teams taking part is confirmed by the organizers of the competition before the tournament is held. Many of Asia’s most powerful women’s hockey teams will compete, and it promises to be a fun and intriguing tournament to watch.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the Women’s Field Hockey competition through official Asian Games broadcast and streaming platforms.
Coverage may include:
- Official Asian Games broadcasters
- Official streaming partners
- Live television coverage (where available)
- Official Asian Games website and digital channels
- Live scores, schedules, and tournament updates from the organizers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Women’s Field Hockey at the Asian Games 2026 be official?
The five women’s events will be on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Where will the matches be played?
The matches will be played at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Pitch 1) in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
What is the number of matches the women have?
A total of five women’s matches are scheduled on September 30.
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 Crossovers & Semi-finals. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 11th Place: 6th Pool A vs 6th Pool B | Placement | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 11:30 | Crossover 1: 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool B | Crossover | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 14:00 | Crossover 2: 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool A | Crossover | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 16:30 | Semi-final 1: 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B | Knockout Stage | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 19:00 | Semi-final 2: 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A | Knockout Stage | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
Total matches on this date: 5. Source: Wikipedia / Asian Hockey Federation official schedule.