The 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup is the 12th edition of Asia’s premier field hockey tournament, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Scheduled from 27 August to 7 September 2025 in Rajgir, India, this event will determine Asia’s best men’s hockey team while offering a direct ticket to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Tournament Overview
- Host Country: India
- Host City: Rajgir, Bihar (First time hosting a major hockey event)
- Dates: 27 August – 7 September 2025
- Defending Champions: South Korea (Winners of 2022 Asia Cup)
- Total Teams: 8
- Qualification Spots for 2026 World Cup: 1 (Winner)
- Organizer: Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)
- Broadcast Rights: TBD (Expected: Star Sports, Sony, or Disney+ Hotstar in India)
Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Schedule for the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup is not announced yet. Once it will annnounced it will get updated here.
Qualified Teams
A Total of eight teams will compete in this major hockey sports event, Six teams already qualified via FIH World Rankings and two from the 2025 AHF Cup (April 17–27, Jakarta).
Automatically Qualified (Top 6 Asian Teams):
- India (Host)
- South Korea (Defending Champions
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Japan
- China
Teams to Qualify via 2025 AHF Cup (2 Spots):
- Potential Contenders: Oman, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan
- Final Qualifiers: TBD (After April 2025)
Tournament Format
All the eight teams will be divided into two Pools, Top 2 from each groups advance to semifinals.
- Group Stage:
- Two groups of 4 teams each
- Top 2 from each group advance to semifinals
- Bottom 2 play classification matches
- Knockouts:
- Semifinals → Bronze Medal Match → Final
Key Storylines & Teams to Watch
1. India (Host & Strong Contender)
- Recent Performance: TBD (Depends on 2024–25 results)
- Key Players: Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Hardik Singh, PR Sreejesh (GK)
- Goal: Win Asia Cup & secure direct World Cup entry
2. South Korea (Defending Champions)
- Strengths: Fast counter-attacks, disciplined defense
- Player to Watch: Jang Jonghyun (Veteran playmaker)
3. Pakistan (Traditional Rivals)
- India vs. Pakistan: Biggest rivalry in Asian hockey
- Player to Watch: Abdul Hannan Shahid (Young talent)
4. Malaysia & Japan (Dark Horses)
- Both teams have improved significantly and could cause upsets.
Venue & Infrastructure
All the matches for the Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is going to be held at the Rajgir, Bihar, in Rajgir International Stadium, It have the capacity of 20 thousands.
- Location: Rajgir, Bihar (First major hockey event here)
- Stadium: Rajgir International Stadium
- Capacity: 20,000
- Pitch Type: Artificial turf
Prize Money & Awards
- Winner: Trophy + Direct 2026 World Cup Qualification
- Runner-up: Silver Medal + World Cup Qualifiers
- Third Place: Bronze Medal
- Top Scorer Award: TBD
- Best Goalkeeper Award: TBD
- Player of the Tournament: TBD
How to Watch (Broadcast & Streaming)
Streaming details is not announced yet.
- India: Likely Star Sports, Sony Sports, or Disney+ Hotstar (TBD)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports or Ten Sports (TBD)
- South Korea: SBS or KBS (TBD)
- International: FIH TV (Possible paid streaming)
Road to the 2026 FIH World Cup
- Winner of Asia Cup 2025: Automatic qualification
- Other Teams: Must play World Cup Qualifiers (Dates & format TBD)
Final Thoughts & Expectations
The 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup will be a high-stakes tournament, especially with the World Cup spot on the line. India, as hosts, will aim to reclaim the title after last winning in 2017. South Korea, Pakistan, and Malaysia will be strong challengers.
Fans can expect:
✅ Thrilling India vs Pakistan matches
✅ Emerging teams like Japan & China pushing for upsets
✅ New hockey talent showcasing skills
Stay tuned for updates on schedule, tickets, and live streaming as we get closer to the event!
