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Six Teams to Compete in Hero Asian Champions Trophy Hockey in Jalandhar from Oct 27
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:38 PM
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The Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament will begin in Jalandhar on October 27, with six teams slated to play.
Jalandhar will host the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, a premier field‑hockey competition, starting on October 27. The event brings together six national squads from across Asia to contest the title over a series of matches.
Organisers have confirmed that the tournament will be staged at the city’s main hockey venue, offering fans a chance to watch high‑level international play on home soil. The schedule will feature round‑robin games followed by knockout rounds to determine the champion.
The tournament is expected to boost local interest in hockey and provide valuable exposure for Indian players ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Officials have urged spectators to adhere to safety protocols while enjoying the matches.
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy adds to Jalandhar’s growing reputation as a hub for major sporting events in Punjab, reinforcing the state’s commitment to promoting field hockey.
Tickets and broadcast details will be released by the Hockey India federation in the coming days.
Organisers have confirmed that the tournament will be staged at the city’s main hockey venue, offering fans a chance to watch high‑level international play on home soil. The schedule will feature round‑robin games followed by knockout rounds to determine the champion.
The tournament is expected to boost local interest in hockey and provide valuable exposure for Indian players ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Officials have urged spectators to adhere to safety protocols while enjoying the matches.
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy adds to Jalandhar’s growing reputation as a hub for major sporting events in Punjab, reinforcing the state’s commitment to promoting field hockey.
Tickets and broadcast details will be released by the Hockey India federation in the coming days.