India Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2026: Five-Time Champions Ready To Defend Title

India shared the 2018 crown with Pakistan after rain washed out the final in Muscat. They followed that with wins in Chennai in 2023 and Hulunbuir, China, in 2024, leaving them one more triumph short of three straight titles.

India are no strangers to this event. They have lifted the Asian Champions Trophy five times—in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2024.

Backed by home support and likely strong local turnout, India will want a sharp start to their campaign.

The opener matters beyond the points table. India arrive with momentum after defending their Asian Games gold medal in Japan and have a chance to start another title run under captain Harmanpreet Singh. Free entry for spectators is likely to draw strong local interest in a state with deep hockey roots.

International hockey is back in Punjab, and India will try to extend their grip on Asian hockey. The opening match will come with a full ceremony built around Punjab’s cultural traditions, while spectators will get free entry.

Fans in India can stream all the live action from the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 online via the JioHotstar app and website. For television viewers, the tournament will be broadcast live across India on the Star Sports Select 2 TV channel. International viewers can follow live updates, fixtures, and scores directly through the official International Hockey Federation (FIH) digital platforms.

They are chasing a record-extending sixth title and a third straight crown in the tournament’s ninth edition

Host nation and defending champions India begin their Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 campaign against Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 27. The opening clash is set for a 7:00 PM IST start at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.

Welcome to our live coverage of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2026, coming to you directly from the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab! Tonight, five-time champions and Asian Games gold medalists India kick off their title defense on home turf against a resilient Bangladesh side in the opening round-robin match. With Harmanpreet Singh leading a high-octane Indian lineup under the floodlights in hockey’s heartland, fans can expect intense penalty-corner battles, rapid counter-attacks, and dynamic end-to-end action. Stay tuned as we bring you real-time score updates, key play breakdowns, and live commentary throughout every quarter of this exciting tournament opener!