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Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey Match 2 – 20 September
September 20 @ 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
The second field hockey match of the Asian Games 2026 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 20 September 2026. There were no announcements made yet about the venue, date of the kick-off or participating teams, but hockey fans around Asia are already eagerly waiting for the final fixture release date of the entire tournament. With some of the strongest field hockey teams in Asia anticipated to take the field at the Asian Games, much of the early game play in the event is anticipated to be important in both points and momentum and for qualification for the next game.
The Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey Second Match covers all the latest details available regarding the second match of this tournament, such as the confirmed match date, details of the tournament and possible participating nations.
Asian Games 2026 Field Hockey Tournament
Field Hockey at the Asian Games 2026 is likely to see some of Asia’s top hockey teams vie for the championship. The Asian Games have always been one of the most-watched sports in the Asian Games, owing to the history of the sport and the passion of fans from the region in the sport of field hockey.
With countries such as India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and China having influential roles in Asian hockey tournaments, every tournament goes from the off from the very beginning.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Sport | Field Hockey |
| Match | Second Match |
| Match Date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 |
| Teams | To Be Confirmed |
| Match Status | Upcoming |
| Tournament Type | International Asian Hockey Tournament |
Field Hockey Second Match Date
This is the second Asian Games 2026 field hockey match, which is officially played by:
Sunday, 20 September 2026
This match is carrying part of the opening phase of the presentation of the Asian stage of hockey and many people are expected to show up to attend from Asia and international hockey fraternities.
As of now:
- This time has not been noted yet as the official kick-off.
- The location is not yet officially decided.
The fixture programme will be updated as soon as finalised by some of the organisers.
Venue for the Second Hockey Match
The official Value for the 2nd Field Hockey match of asain games has not yet to be declared.
Modern hockey stadiums, large and with an international standard floor are usually provided for the Asian Games; the Asian Games stadium is the one equipped with the latest stadium system which can broadcast its live scenes to the world and accommodate a gathering of Asian people. The precise details of the venue will be announced nearer to time of the tournament.
Teams Playing in the Second Match
Some of the following nations could be the representers for the Asian Games field hockey tournament:
- India
- Pakistan
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- Malaysia
- Bangladesh
- Oman
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Asian Games 2026 Hockey Format
The Asian Games hoop matches normally comprise of a group stage and knockout stage.
Group Stage
These teams are divided into teams and round robin played.
Points System
- Win = 3 points
- Draw = 1 point
- Loss = 0 points
Knockout Stage
The 1st team of each group goes to the next stage:
- semifinals
- bronze medal match
- final
Goal difference is a significant part of the criterion used – especially when teams are level at the end of the match.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the Asian Games 2026 field hockey second match?
The second field hockey match of the Asian Games 2026 will take place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
What are the second hockey game over?
A list of teams participating has not yet been announced.
What country will the 2nd hockey game be in?
True it’s not the official venue, as reported by the tournament organizers, yet.
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 & Women’s Preliminary Round – Matchday 2. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | China vs Bangladesh | Women – Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 11:00 | India vs Uzbekistan | Women – Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 13:00 | Malaysia vs Uzbekistan | Men – Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 15:00 | India vs Indonesia | Men – Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 17:00 | Japan vs Sri Lanka | Men – Pool A | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
| 19:00 | Pakistan vs Thailand | Men – Pool B | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara |
Total matches on this date: 6. Source: Wikipedia / Asian Hockey Federation official schedule.
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