Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey event Competition – October 1
October 1 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Men’s Field Hockey is an event of 2026 that holds significance as an important day. Five matches are to take place at Pitch 1 of the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, including the all-important classification contests and two exciting semi-final matches.
Field Hockey event Competition – October 1
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Men’s Field Hockey |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Pitch 1) |
| City | Kakamigahara, Gifu |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Governing Body | Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) under FIH Rules |
| Match Types | 11th Place Match, Crossover Matches, Semifinals |
Crucial Day for Men’s Field Hockey
The date of October 1 is a significant date when it comes to deciding the championship race in the Asian Games 2026. The two semifinal games will determine the advancement of the countries to the prestigious gold medal game and the bronze medal playoff of the countries defeated in the two semifinal games.
Men’s Field Hockey Schedule – October 1
| Time | Match | Stage |
| 09:00 AM | 6th Pool A vs. 6th Pool B | 11th Place Match |
| 11:30 AM | 3rd Pool A vs. 4th Pool B | Crossover Match (5th–8th Place) |
| 02:00 PM | 3rd Pool B vs. 4th Pool A | Crossover Match (5th–8th Place) |
| 04:30 PM | 1st Pool A vs. 2nd Pool B | Semifinal 1 |
| 07:00 PM | 1st Pool B vs. 2nd Pool A | Semifinal 2 |
Competition Format
Men’s field hockey is split into two Pools, with each country playing a round robin. Qualification for the knockout stage is based on the final standings of the pools.
- The top two from each Pool go on to the Semis.
- The top two from each Pool go on to the Semis. 3rd & 4th place teams face off in “crossover” bracket play for the 5th-8th place race.
- The 5th and 6th teams play classification matches for the other positions.
- There must be a winner in all knockout round contests. If the levels at full time, etc. are decided based on the FIH tournament rules, including penalty shoot-out if necessary.
Host Country
As the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) commemorates 20 years of the Asian Games’ legacy and promises to be one of the largest events in the Indo-Pacific region, many prominent Asian sports stars are likely to attend the celebration.
Venue
The sport of field hockey will be played on the host ground – the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, in the prefecture of Gifu.
Players to Watch
The participating teams are likely to contain most of the world’s best hockey talents from Asia. The official teams will be announced at a later date, but what many fans can expect is top-of-the-continent talent as the tie-in rounds continue to fight it out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the semi-final match of the men’s field hockey at the Asian Games 2026?
Men’s semifinals will take place on 1st of October at 4.30 pm and 7 pm (local time).
Where is the men’s field hockey competition being held?
October 1 matches will be played all at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium Pitch 1 in Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan.
Who went to the semi-final?
The semifinals will be played following the POOL STAGE during which the semifinalists will be identified. Finalists: All teams placed in a pool are ranked and the best two in each pool move on to the semi-finals.
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 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.