Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Hockey India announces free entry for fans, check dates and venues

Hockey India has announced free entry for spectators at the men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, allowing fans to watch Asia's leading hockey teams in action in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.

The tournament will feature 20 matches across two venues, with the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar hosting the league-stage fixtures and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali staging the semi-finals and medal matches.

The league stage will run from October 27 to November 2 in Jalandhar, while the semi-finals and medal matches are scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Mohali. 

How to get free entry passes for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026

Spectators can obtain complimentary entry passes through the Ticketgenie website or its mobile application. Fans must register on the platform, select their preferred matches and receive a digital pass containing a QR code.

The QR code must be scanned at the venue to gain entry. The initiative aims to make international hockey more accessible and encourage greater participation from fans, families and young players.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the decision to offer free entry was aimed at bringing more supporters into the stands and giving them an opportunity to experience top-level international hockey.

"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," he said.

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh also expressed hope that the two venues would attract strong spectator turnout during the tournament.

He highlighted the importance of making the sport accessible to families, young players and hockey enthusiasts, adding that the initiative would allow fans to watch Asia's leading teams compete in Punjab. 

India’s schedule at Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026

India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 before taking on China on October 29. The defending Asian hockey contenders will then face Japan on October 30, Malaysia on November 1 and South Korea on November 2. All five of India's league-stage matches will be played in Jalandhar, with the knockout stage moving to Mohali.