Hockey India announces free spectator entry for Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar and Mohali

Hockey India announced free entry for spectators to the men's Asian Champions Trophy, which will be staged in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.

The Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali have been named as the two venues for the tournament. The two stadiums will together host a total of 20 matches. Hockey India made the announcement on Tuesday (October 20, 2026).

Fans can secure their free entry passes by registering on Hockey India's online ticketing partner www.ticketgenie.in. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, "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." The registration process at the stated portal is the route provided for obtaining the complimentary passes.

Hockey India's Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, said he is looking forward to seeing packed stadiums at the two venues. "Hockey has always enjoyed a special place in Punjab, and we want fans to be part of this celebration of the sport. Our objective is to make hockey more accessible and bring fans closer to the game," he said. His comments accompanied the federation's announcement on ticketing and access.

India's league schedule begins on October 27 with an opening match against Bangladesh. The team then faces China on October 29, Japan on October 30, Malaysia on November 1 and South Korea on November 2. Those fixtures comprise India's league-stage programme for the event.

All league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2 will be played in Jalandhar, while the semi-finals and medal matches are scheduled for Mohali on November 4 and 5. Fans wishing to attend any match are asked to register for free entry passes via www.ticketgenie.in.