Hockey India broadcasts free entry for spectators at males’s Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Hockey India has introduced that followers will take pleasure in free entry to the venues in Jalandhar and Mohali for the boys’s Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 5 – marking the return of worldwide hockey to Punjab, which has a deep-rooted connection to the game, in keeping with a press launch by Hockey India. 

Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali will collectively host a complete of 20 matches. All league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2 will probably be performed in Jalandhar, whereas the semi-finals and medal matches will probably be performed in Mohali on November 4 and 5. 

Fans can safe their free entry passes by visiting www.ticketgenie.in or downloading the TicketGenie cellular software. After registering, followers can choose their most popular matches from the checklist of fixtures and obtain a digital entry cross with a QR code. The QR code have to be scanned on the venue without cost entry. 

The transfer underscores Hockey India’s dedication to strengthening the game at each degree, from grassroots growth to elite competitors, whereas bringing prime worldwide hockey motion nearer to followers.

Speaking on the choice, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey stated: “By making entry free for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, we hope to bring more supporters to the stands and give them an opportunity to experience the excitement of top-level international hockey.” 

Hockey India’s Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, stated he’s trying ahead to see packed stadiums on the two venues. 

“Hockey has always enjoyed a special place in Punjab, and we want fans to be part of this celebration of the sport,” the Secretary General stated. “Our objective is to make hockey more accessible and bring fans closer to the game. Free entry at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 is a step in that direction, allowing families, young players and hockey enthusiasts to witness Asia’s best teams compete in Jalandhar and Mohali,” he stated.

India will play their opening league match on October 27 towards Bangladesh, adopted by video games towards China (October 29), Japan (October 30), Malaysia (November 1) and South Korea (November 2). (ANI)