~ The ninth edition of the tournament will be played at the International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda, Bhopal, from November 19 to 28
"VAN" (Sports Desk - 14.11.2026) :: Fans will enjoy free entry to the stadium for the Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held from November 19 to 28 in Bhopal – Hockey India announced on Friday.
The International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda, Bhopal, will host a total of 20 matches. The league-stage matches will be played from November 19 to 25, while the semi-finals are scheduled for November 27 and the medal matches for November 28.
Fans can secure their free entry passes by visiting www.ticketgenie.in or downloading the ticketgenie mobile application. After registering, fans can select their preferred matches from the list of fixtures and receive a digital entry pass with a QR code. The QR code must be scanned at the venue for free entry.
The initiative reflects Hockey India’s broader vision of creating a stronger hockey ecosystem by investing in the game’s future, expanding opportunities for emerging talent and ensuring that fans across the country have greater access to high-quality international competition.
Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey said: “Making entry free for fans is a great way to bring the people of Bhopal closer to international women’s hockey. We want the Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 to be an occasion where families, young aspiring players and hockey enthusiasts can experience the excitement of top-level competition.”
Hockey India’s Secretary General, Shri Bhola Nath Singh, who is also the Vice President of Asian Hockey Federation, said: “We are delighted to make all matches of this prestigious tournament accessible to fans without any entry fee. Bhopal has an opportunity to witness some of Asia’s finest women hockey players in action, and we hope the stands will be filled with enthusiastic supporters. Initiatives like these help strengthen the connection between the sport and its fans while inspiring the next generation of hockey players.”
India will play their opening league match on November 19 against Malaysia. The hosts will then take on South Korea on November 21, Thailand on November 22, China on November 24 and Japan in their concluding league-stage match on November 25.
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