Archive · 19 Aug 2025
India to Face China in Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Opener
The Asia Cup 2025 hockey tournament is happening in India!
It starts on August 29th in Rajgir.
India's first game is against China.
Teams are split into two groups.
The winner gets to play in the FIH Hockey World Cup.
The final match will be on September 7th.
India will face China in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025.
The tournament will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, India.
The Asia Cup winner qualifies for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
Participating teams are divided into two pools, A and B.
The final is scheduled for September 7.
- Who
- India, China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei.
- What
- The official schedule for the Asia Cup 2025 was announced.
- When
- August 29 to September 7, 2025
- Where
- Rajgir, Bihar, India
- Why
- To determine the best hockey team in Asia and qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup.
- Tournament
- Asia Cup 2025
- Host Country
- India
- Start Date
- August 29
- Participating Teams
- India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei
- Winner Qualification
- FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium–Netherlands 2026
- Pool A Teams
- India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan
- Pool B Teams
- Malaysia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei
Sources
2025 Hockey Asia Cup: Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan — Reports
After Pakistan Refuse to Travel to India For Hockey Asia Cup, Bangladesh Likely to Benefit From Withdrawal
Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in Asia Cup hockey: Report
Bangladesh, Kazakhstan replace Pakistan, Oman for Asia Cup men's hockey in India - Telegraph India
Official: Pakistan won’t travel to India for Hockey Asia Cup due to ‘security concerns’, Bangladesh named replacement
Hockey Asia Cup: On August 29, host India will begin their campaign against China
