Free Entry Announced for Womens Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Bhopal

Bhopal, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Hockey India has made a significant announcement for the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, set to take place in Bhopal. Fans will enjoy free entry to the tournament, which runs from November 19 to 28 at the International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda.

This ninth edition of the prestigious tournament will feature a total of 20 matches, with six countries competing for the title. In addition to the host nation, India, teams from China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand will also participate. The league phase will occur from November 19 to 25, followed by the semi-finals on November 27 and the medal matches on November 28.

Fans can obtain free entry passes through the Ticketgenie website or its mobile app. After registering, spectators can select their preferred matches and receive a digital entry pass containing a QR code, which will be scanned upon entry to the stadium.

Hockey India stated that this initiative aims to bring more audiences closer to international women’s hockey while boosting public participation and interest in the sport. Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India, emphasized that this decision allows families, young players, and hockey enthusiasts to witness high-level international competition.

Tirkey remarked, “Offering free entry to fans is a fantastic way to connect the people of Bhopal with international women’s hockey. We want the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Madhya Pradesh to be an event where families, young players, and hockey lovers can experience the excitement of top-tier competition.”

Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India and Vice President of the Asian Hockey Federation, also welcomed this initiative. He expressed hope that the stadium would see robust support from spectators throughout the tournament.

“We are pleased to provide all matches of this prestigious tournament to fans without any entry fee. Bhopal will have the opportunity to watch Asia’s finest women hockey players compete. We expect the stadium to be filled with enthusiastic supporters,” he added.

India will kick off its campaign against Malaysia on November 19, followed by matches against South Korea on November 21 and Thailand on November 22. The host team will then face China on November 24 and conclude the league stage against Japan on November 25.