India vs Pakistan hockey clash will be the headliner of the men’s hockey semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 with the two South Asian rivals who will be played on Thursday, October 1, and will be in contention for selection in the final. Hockey India lists the semifinal as Match 34 of the men’s hockey competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
The semifinal will be played at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan. For viewers in India, the match will begin at 1:00 PM IST on October 1. The time in Japan is 4:30 PM.
India Vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal: Date And Time.
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 men's hockey semifinal will take place on Thursday, October 1. The match will begin at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
Both teams will be in the gold medal game of the Asian Games and it will be one of the most followed hockey matches. The winner of the semifinal will go to the final and the loser will have to work for a bronze medal.
India Vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal: Venue
The semifinal will be held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan. The venue is hosting the men's hockey competition during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Where can I watch India vs Pakistan hockey live on television?
Indian viewers can watch the hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan live on the Sony Sports Network. Sony holds the broadcast rights for the Asian Games 2026 in India, the tournament being broadcast on sports channels.
Depending on the channel and language feed, viewers can check their local Sony Sports listings before the match. The Asian Games coverage is also available through regional-language feeds.
India Vs Pakistan Hockey Live Streaming Details
Fans may watch the semifinal online via SonyLIV in India to stream the match live if they want to watch it online. The streaming service provides Asian Games coverage through its app and website.
Before the match, SonyLIV subscribers should check their SonyLIV subscription and device compatibility. The live stream will allow fans to follow the semifinal on smartphones, tablets, computers, and connected-TV devices.
How India Reached The Semifinal.
India advanced to the semifinals with a winning run in Pool A. The defending Asian Games champions won five games in five matches, including a 13-1 victory against Indonesia, a 16-1 win against Sri Lanka, an 8-2 victory over South Korea, a 2-0 victory against Japan, and a 10-0 victory over Bangladesh.
In the final pool-stage match of India against Bangladesh, captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick and Shilanand Lakra scored two goals. India ended the pool stage with a goal difference of +45, which is indicative of their great attacking in the group stage.
Pakistan, meanwhile, finished second in Pool B to secure their semifinal place. They won against Thailand, Uzbekistan, China, and Oman before losing 5-4 against Malaysia. Sufyan Khan has been one of Pakistan’s most attacking players in the tournament, especially from penalty corners.
India vs. Pakistan: What's At Stake?
The semifinal has added importance because the winner of the Asian Games men's hockey competition gets a direct qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
India and Pakistan have not met in the group stage in Aichi-Nagoya as they are placed in different pools. Their last major meeting in the tournament came at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India won 5-3 for the first time as per their match previews. At the last Asian Games in Hangzhou, India defeated Pakistan 10-2.
With both teams now one victory away from the gold medal match, fans can expect a high-profile semifinal with two of the region’s most prominent hockey teams.
India vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal - Key Details.
Match: India vs Pakistan
Tournament: Asian Games 2026
Stage: Men's Hockey Semifinal
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
