India vs China final live streaming, TV channel, where and how to watch women’s hockey match at Asian Games 2026?
India will look to end their long wait for a women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games
The Indian women’s hockey team will face China in the women’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday, October 2. The match will take place at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara.
India booked their place in the final with a scrappy 2-0 win against South Korea in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
The Women in Blue created several chances in the opening two quarters but were denied by a superb performance from goalkeeper Seoyeon Lee.
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The breakthrough came late in the third quarter when Ishika found the back of the net. Captain Salima Tete then scored in the final quarter to seal the victory. As a result, India remain unbeaten in the tournament, having won all five of their Pool B games.
China, too, topped Pool A with five wins from five matches. They faced hosts Japan in the semi-finals, holding out for a goalless draw through 60 minutes before winning 4-2 in the shootout.
Having last won the women’s hockey title at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games, India will look to end their 44-year wait for a gold medal in the event against China.
When and where will India vs China women’s hockey final at Asian Games 2026 be played?
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The final will take place at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The match will start at 7:00 PM local time (3:30 PM IST) on Friday, October 2.
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Where & how to watch live telecast of India vs China women’s hockey final match in India?
Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster for the Asian Games in India. So, fans can tune into Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4 and Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels to watch the match live on television.
Where & how to watch live streaming of India vs China women’s hockey final match in India?
The final will be live streamed online in India on the SonyLIV app and website with a required subscription.
Where & how to watch India vs China women’s hockey final match live worldwide?
In Japan, the Asian Games 2026 will be shown live on the TBS Television platform. In South Korea, Naver will live-stream the tournament, while JTBC will televise the event.
In Pakistan and the rest of the Indian subcontinent, SonyLIV and the Sony Sports Network will stream the Aichi-Nagoya Games, including the India vs China women’s hockey final match.
When and where will India vs China women’s hockey final be played at Asian Games 2026?
The final will be played at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on Friday, October 2. It is scheduled to begin at 7 pm local time (3:30 PM IST).
Where to watch India vs China women’s hockey final live in India?
The final will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network TV channels and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.
How have India and China performed so far in women’s hockey at Asian Games 2026?
Both teams are unbeaten so far in the tournament, with a perfect record. While India topped Pool B, China finished atop Pool A—winning all five of their pool matches. In the semi-finals, India saw off South Korea with a 2-0 scoreline while the defending champions overcame Japan 4-2 in penalty shootout after 0-0 in regulation time.
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