The record five-time champions India are hosting the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, which Jalandhar and Mohali from Punjab are ready to host from 27 October to 5 November 2026. Surjit Hockey Stadium is set to host all league matches, while Mohali International Hockey Stadium will host the knockout stages.
Six teams are ready to participate in the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, where India will play as the favourites, who won the last two editions (2023 and 2024).
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Indian Records in Tournament
Champions: 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint winners), 2023, and 2024
Runners-up: 2012
Year-wise performances
2011: Champions
2012: Runners-up
2013: 5th
2016: Champions
2018: Champions (joint winners with Pakistan)
2021: Bronze
2023: Champions
2024: Champions
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete Indian Squad
Goalkeepers
Suraj Karkera
Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defenders
Sanjay
Harmanpreet Singh (Captain)
Amit Rohidas
Jugraj Singh
Jarmanpreet Singh
Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders
Rajinder Singh
Aditya Arjun Lalage
Nilakanta Sharma
Hardik Singh
Manpreet Singh
Forwards
Shilanand Lakra
Abhishek
Sukhjeet Singh
Dilpreet Singh
Mandeep Singh
Reserve/Replacement Players
Vishnu Kant Singh
Angad Bir Singh
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete Indian Schedule
(League Stage)
27 October 2026 (19:00): India vs Bangladesh (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
29 October 2026 (19:00): India vs China (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
30 October 2026 (19:00): Japan vs India (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
1 November 2026 (19:00): Malaysia vs India (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
2 November 2026 (19:00): India vs South Korea (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
(Knockout Stage: Subject to Qualifications)
Fifth-placed Match
4 November 2026 (14:00): 5th vs 6th (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Semifinals
1st Semifinal — 4 November 2026 (16:30): 1st vs 4th (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
2nd Semifinal — 4 November 2026 (19:00): 2nd vs 3rd (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Bronze Medal Match
5 November 2026 (16:30): Loser 1st Semifinal vs Loser 2nd Semifinal (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Gold Medal Match
5 November 2026 (19:00): Winner 1st Semifinal vs Winner 2nd Semifinal (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)