Hockey India announces free entry for fans at Asian Champions Trophy 2026
New Delhi: Hockey India announced on October 20 that spectators will get free entry to all matches of the men’s , which will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. All 20 games will be played at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
The league stage of the tournament will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while the semifinals and medal matches will be played in Mohali on November 4 and 5. Fans can secure their free entry tickets by registering on Hockey India’s online ticketing partner.
𝘗𝘶𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘣, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱! 🇮🇳🏑
Here’s your guide to getting free entry to the stadium to watch the men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 in Jalandhar and Mohali.
Watch Team India back in action, ready to dominate another big stage! 🔥
🗓️ Oct 27 to Nov 5
📍 Jalandhar & Mohali (Punjab, India)Check out the full schedule -> https://t.co/fq79cw5DQJ
#Hockeyisback #HACT2026 #SatSriAkalAsia #IndiaKaGame
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 20, 2026
“By making entry free for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, we hope to bring more supporters to the stands and give them an opportunity to experience the excitement of top-level international hockey,” said Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey.
“Hockey has always enjoyed a special place in Punjab, and we want fans to be part of this celebration of the sport. Our objective is to make hockey more accessible and bring fans closer to the game,” said Hockey India’s Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh.
India will face Bangladesh in their first league match on October 27 against Bangladesh, followed by matches against China (October 29), Japan (October 30), Malaysia (November 1) and South Korea (November 2).
India squad for Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026
Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Pathak
Defenders: Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Lalage, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh
Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh