Where To Watch Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast
Catch all the action of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, currently underway from October 27 to November 5, live on Star Sports Select 2 and JioHotstar in India. Defending champions India, alongside Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China, and Bangladesh, compete for Asian hockey supremacy across venues in Jalandhar and Mohali.
The much-anticipated Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 has roared to life in India, with the continental hockey spectacle commencing on October 27. Defending champions India, fresh off their Asian Games gold medal, are looking to extend their dominance on home soil. The tournament, spanning ten exhilarating days, features six of Asia's top men's hockey nations battling for supremacy across two venues in Punjab. Fans across India can tune in to witness every moment of this prestigious event, with comprehensive live coverage planned. Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Hockey India Announces Men's Squad, Krishan Pathak Returns and Harmanpreet Singh To Lead.
Tournament Details
The 9th edition of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy is being co-hosted by Jalandhar and Mohali in Punjab. The Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar will stage all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2. The action then shifts to the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, which will host the crucial semi-finals on November 4, followed by the bronze medal and gold medal matches on November 5.
Six formidable teams are competing for the coveted trophy: India, Malaysia, Japan, Republic of Korea, China, and Bangladesh. Bangladesh notably replaced Pakistan, who withdrew from the tournament citing security concerns.
India's Campaign Underway
India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with five titles (2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2024), began their title defence with a resounding 13-0 victory over Bangladesh on the opening day. Other Day 1 results included Malaysia narrowly defeating China 5-4, and Japan securing a 3-2 win against South Korea.
India's upcoming league stage fixtures are:
| Date (IST) | Match | Venue | Time (IST/GMT/ET/AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | India vs China | Jalandhar | 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT / 09:30 ET / 00:30 AEDT Oct 30) |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Japan vs India | Jalandhar | 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT / 09:30 ET / 00:30 AEDT Oct 31) |
| Nov 01, 2026 | Malaysia vs India | Jalandhar | 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT / 09:30 ET / 00:30 AEDT Nov 2) |
| Nov 02, 2026 | India vs Korea | Jalandhar | 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT / 09:30 ET / 00:30 AEDT Nov 3) |
Where to Watch
For hockey fans in India, live telecast of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 is available on Star Sports Select 2. Additionally, live streaming can be accessed via the JioHotstar app and website. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Files Police Complaint Against Officials Amid Deepening Internal Conflict.
With free admission for spectators at both venues, a vibrant atmosphere is guaranteed as the tournament progresses. Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey expressed confidence that the partnership with JioStar would help take the tournament to a wider audience, urging fans to support India and enjoy the best of Asian hockey.
The Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 promises exciting action as the top teams in Asia battle for continental supremacy, providing hockey fans with ten days of thrilling competition.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 28, 2026 11:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).