Hockey: Asian Champions Trophy schedule, IND vs PAK timing, live telecast

International hockey made a return to Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium with Asian Champions Trophy matches on August 3. On the first day of the competition, defending champions Korea, Malaysia and India won their respective games. On Day 2 (August 4), Pakistan will look to register their first win in the tournament when they take on Korea in first match of the day. 

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 full schedule

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy full schedule
Matches	Date	Timing (IST)	Result
S Korea vs Japan	3-Aug	4:00 PM	KOR 2-1 Japan
Malaysia vs Pakistan	3-Aug	6:15 PM	MAL 3-1 PAK
India vs China	3-Aug	8:30 PM	IND 7-2 CHN
S Korea vs Pakistan	4-Aug	4:00 PM	TBD
China vs Malaysia	4-Aug	6:15 PM	TBD
India vs Japan	4-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD
China vs S Korea	6-Aug	4:00 PM	TBD
Pakistan vs Japan	6-Aug	6:15 PM	TBD
Malaysia vs India	6-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD
Japan vs Malaysia	7-Aug	4:00 PM	TBD
Pakistan vs China	7-Aug	6:15 PM	TBD
S Korea vs India	7-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD
Japan vs China	9-Aug	4:00 PM	TBD
Malaysia vs S Korea	9-Aug	6:15 PM	TBD
India vs Pakistan	9-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD
5th/6th place match	11-Aug	3:30 PM	TBD
Semifinal 1	11-Aug	6:00 PM	TBD
Semifinal 2	11-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD
3rd/4th place match	12-Aug	6:00 PM	TBD
Final	12-Aug	8:30 PM	TBD

Teams in Asian Champions Trophy

1. China

2. India

3. Japan

4. Korea

5. Malaysia

6. Pakistan

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023 format

In the 7th edition of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, six teams will play against each other once. A total of 15 matches will take place in the league stage. The top four teams after 15 matches will qualify for the semifinals. The winner of the two semifinals will clash in the final on August 12.

The bottom two teams in league stages will play 5th and 6th place playoffs match while losing sides in the semis will play for 3rd and 4th spot. 

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 tickets

The tickets for the continental tournament are available at https://in.ticketgenie.in/Tickets/Hero-Asian-Champions-Trophy-2023. 

Tickets price for Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023: 

Gate numbers	Stands	Ticket price
3	East Stand - Block A	Rs 400
3	East Stand - Block B	Rs 400
4	South Stand - Block A	Rs 300
4	South Stand - Block B	Rs 300

History of the Asian Champions Trophy

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy was first started as a women's teams competition in 2010. After the success of the women's Asian Champions Trophy, the men's competition was held in 2011 with six top teams in the continent. Till 2013, the Asian Champions Trophy was an annual affair. However, from 2016 onwards, the tournament was staged every two years. The 2020 edition was postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. India and Pakistan have won the Asian Champions Trophy thrice, sharing the trophy in 2018. South Korea are the defending champions after they defeated Japan in the final 2021 edition.

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023 live streaming, telecast in India

When will Asian Champions Trophy begin?

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will kick start on Thursday (August 3, 2023).

What is the venue of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023?

Chennai's  Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium to host the Asian Champions Trophy in 2023.

Will Pakistan participate in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy?

Yes, the Pakistan hockey team will participate in Asian Champions Trophy. They also got the NOC from the Pakistan government to participate in the continental tournament. 

When India vs Pakistan hockey match will take place in Asian Champions Trophy.

In the Asian Champions Trophy, the India vs Pakistan match will take place on August 9 at 8:30 PM IST.

How to watch the live telecast of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India?

Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights to live telecast the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023 matches.

How to live stream Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India?

Fancode have bought the exclusive rights to live stream Asian Champions Trophy matches in India.