Key points
- India are scheduled to face South Korea at 7 pm on November 2 in the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
- India enter the match after defeating Malaysia 4-2, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick in the previous evening’s game.
- The India-South Korea fixture is part of the final day of pool-stage matches in Jalandhar.
- China are scheduled to play Bangladesh, while Japan will meet Malaysia in the other two fixtures on November 2.
- The four semi-finalists have already been decided: India, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea.
- The semi-finals and final are scheduled to be played at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Stadium in Mohali on November 4 and 5.
- India will face South Korea at 7 pm on November 2 in the final day of pool-stage matches at the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship. The fixture will be played at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, with India arriving after a 4-2 victory over Malaysia in its previous outing. The result was India’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament and kept the hosts unbeaten heading into the meeting with South Korea.
The final day in Jalandhar also features China against Bangladesh and Japan against Malaysia. With the four semi-finalists already confirmed, the remaining pool fixtures will complete the league phase before the competition moves to Mohali for the knockout matches.
India carry winning run into South Korea fixture
India’s latest result came against Malaysia on November 1, when the hosts won 4-2. Captain Harmanpreet Singh was central to the victory, scoring a hat-trick through two penalty corners and a penalty stroke. The win was particularly notable because both India and Malaysia had been unbeaten in the championship before they met.
India had maintained a strong position in the pool standings during the opening rounds. An earlier tournament update from Akashvani reported that India had scored 22 goals after three league matches, the highest tally at that stage. Malaysia were second with 14 goals, while Japan and South Korea occupied the other two qualifying positions at that point.
The South Korea match gives India another opportunity to complete its pool campaign against one of the teams that has advanced to the semi-finals. The fixture is scheduled for the evening session at 7 pm, with the Jalandhar venue hosting the final three pool matches of the tournament.
Four teams through to the semi-finals
The semi-final line-up has been settled ahead of the final pool fixtures. India and Malaysia had already secured qualification, while Japan and South Korea confirmed their places in the last four through their results in the league phase. China and Bangladesh, meanwhile, were out of contention for the semi-finals and were set to play for fifth place.
The six-team competition has brought together India, Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh. Each side has competed in the pool stage in Jalandhar, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals and the remaining two teams contesting the fifth-place position.
For India, the match against South Korea is therefore the last pool-stage assignment before the tournament enters its decisive phase. The result will complete the hosts’ league schedule, while the semi-final qualification already gives the team a place in the knockout round.
Tournament shifts to Mohali for knockout stage
After the final three pool matches in Jalandhar on November 2, the action will move to Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Stadium in Mohali. The semi-finals and final are scheduled to be held there on November 4 and 5. The change of venue marks the transition from the league phase to the title-deciding matches.
The Jalandhar venue, Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, has hosted the opening phase of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship. Akashvani has reported that its FM Rainbow channels and the Primary Channel of Akashvani Jalandhar are carrying live commentary of India-specific matches. Commentary of the semi-finals and final will also be available on those channels.
What to watch on the final pool day
India’s meeting with South Korea is the headline fixture for the hosts on the final day, but the other two matches will also complete the pool standings. China face Bangladesh, while Japan take on Malaysia. The results will determine the final order within the league phase ahead of the semi-final draw and schedule.
India will look to carry the confidence of its fourth straight win into the next stage, but the immediate task is to complete the pool campaign against South Korea. With the four qualifying teams known and the knockout stage set for Mohali, the November 2 fixtures bring the Jalandhar leg of the championship to a close.
The India-South Korea match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. The semi-finals and final will follow in Mohali on November 4 and 5, as the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship moves towards its title decider.
Frequently asked questions
When will India play South Korea in the Asian Hockey Championship?
India are scheduled to face South Korea at 7 pm on November 2, 2026. The match is part of the final day of pool-stage fixtures in the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship and will be played at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Where is the India vs South Korea hockey match being played?
The India-South Korea pool match is scheduled at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab. The tournament’s final-stage matches will move to Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Stadium in Mohali, where the semi-finals and final are scheduled for November 4 and 5.
How did India perform in its previous Asian Hockey Championship match?
India defeated Malaysia 4-2 in its previous match on November 1. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, converting two penalty corners and a penalty stroke. The victory was India’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament and kept the team unbeaten.
Have India qualified for the Asian Hockey Championship semi-finals?
Yes. India had already secured a semi-final place before the South Korea fixture. Malaysia had also qualified, and Japan and South Korea secured the remaining two places in the last four. China and Bangladesh were out of the semi-final race and were set to contest the fifth-place position.
When and where will the Asian Hockey Championship semi-finals be played?
The tournament moves from Jalandhar to Mohali for the knockout stage. The semi-finals and final are scheduled at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Stadium in Mohali on November 4 and 5, 2026. The shift follows the completion of the final pool matches in Jalandhar on November 2.
Where can fans listen to live commentary of India’s hockey matches?
Akashvani’s FM Rainbow channels and the Primary Channel of Akashvani Jalandhar are broadcasting live commentary of India-specific matches. The broadcaster has also said commentary of the semi-finals and final will be available on these channels.