Two-time runners-up Japan (2013 and 2021) are ready for the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, eyeing their first title. Punjab in India is hosting this tournament from 27 October to 5 November 2026.
Two stadiums are set to host the six-team competition, as Surjit Hockey Stadium is hosting all league matches and Mohali International Hockey Stadium is hosting all knockout stage matches.
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Japan Records in Tournament
Runners-up: 2013, 2021
Bronze: 2023
Year-wise performances
2011: 4th
2012: 6th
2013: Runners-up
2016: 6th
2018: 4th
2021: Runners-up
2023: Bronze
2024: 5th
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete Japan Squad
Goalkeepers
Kuroda Kisho
Kitagawa Takumi
Other Players
Yamada Shota
Tanaka Seren
Watanabe Jun
Matsumoto Kazumasa
Nagai Yuma
Yamashita Manabu
Fujishima Raiki (Captain)
Nagayoshi Ken
Saito Hiro
Kashiwagi Ren
Tanaka Tsubasa
Ooka Ryoma
Kawamura Yusuke
Yamanaka Motoya
Ochiai Haruki
Fukuda Kentaro
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete Japan Schedule
(League Stage)
27 October 2026 (15:15): Japan vs South Korea (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
29 October 2026 (16:45): Bangladesh vs Japan (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
30 October 2026 (19:00): Japan vs India (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
1 November 2026 (16:45): China vs Japan (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
2 November 2026 (16:45): Japan vs Malaysia (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)
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