Field hockey at the 2026 Asian Games
| Field hockey at the 2026 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
| Venues | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium |
| Location | Kakamigahara, Japan |
| Dates | 18 September – 3 October 2026 |
Field hockey at the 2026 Asian Games will be held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. A total of twelve men's and ten women's teams compete in each respective tournament. The winners of each tournament will qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics.[1]
Qualification
The six highest-ranked teams from the 2022 Asian Games qualify directly for this edition, while other teams qualify through a separate tournament. The men's qualifier will be held in Bangkok, Thailand and the women's qualifier in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2][3]
Men's qualification
| Mode of Qualification | Date | Hosts | Berths | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host country | 25 September 2016 | N/a | 1 | Japan |
| 2022 Asian Games | 24 September – 6 October 2023 | Hangzhou | 5 | China India Malaysia Pakistan South Korea |
| 2026 Asian Games Qualifier | 2 April – 10 April 2026 | Bangkok | 6 | |
| Total | 12 | |||
Women's qualification
| Mode of Qualification | Date | Hosts | Berths | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 25 September 2016 | N/a | 1 | Japan |
| 2022 Asian Games | 25 September – 7 October 2023 | Hangzhou | 5 | China India Malaysia South Korea Thailand |
| 2026 Asian Games Qualifier | 23 April – 29 April 2026 | Jakarta | 4 | |
| Total | 10 | |||
References
- ^ "IOC approves LA28 Olympic hockey tournaments qualification system". 11 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "BHF to Field Men's and Women's Teams for Asian Games Qualifiers". rtvonline.com. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Indonesia Outdoor Hockey National Team Prepares Itself to Qualify for the 2026 Asian Games". voi.id. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.