FIH Hockey Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025: Full Match Guide, Live Streaming & Global Coverage

The U18 “Men’s Asia Cup”, a premier junior field hockey tournament—kicks off on 3 July 2025 in Dazhou, China, featuring 11 national teams in pursuit of continental glory and Junior World Cup qualification. As tapmad now holds the broadcast rights in Pakistan, fans have a full guide to watching every match, fixture breakdowns, and global streaming options.

Tournament Overview & Format

The Asian Hockey Federation has scheduled the event from 3–13 July at Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. Eleven teams— Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan—are split into two pools. Pool A contains six teams; Pool B hosts five.

Each team plays round-robin matches within their pool. The top two teams from each will progress to the semi-finals on 11 July, with placement matches (3rd/4th, 5th/6th, etc.) also scheduled . The final will be held on 13 July to crown the champions.

Key Fixtures & Pakistan Schedule

• Opening day (3 July): multiple pool matches begin, including the standout China vs Sri Lanka fixture.
   
• Pakistan’s Pool A matches:
   
  • vs Hong Kong – 4 July, 08:30
     
  • vs Sri Lanka – 6 July, 19:00
     
  • vs Bangladesh – 8 July, 08:00
     
  • vs China – 9 July, 17:30
    Additional opponents to be confirmed from six-team Pool A .
     
• Knockout stage: Semi-finals on 11 July; final and classification matches between 12–13 July .
   

tapmad & Global Streaming Coverage

• Pakistan: All matches—including Pakistan’s pool games and finals—will be streamed live via tapmad, with full HD coverage and English commentary.
   
• Global: The FIH Watch.Hockey app streams scores, stats, and selected live matches via FIH digital platforms.
   
• Asia: Regional platforms will cover key games—check AHF updates via official social channels.
   
• India: Hockey India’s broadcast partner Sony Sports / JioHotstar typically carries FIH events; cross-licensing expected (pending confirmation via Sony’s FIH roster) .
   

What to Watch For

• Emerging talent: Look out for future stars—top scorer contenders are from Pakistan, China, and Japan.
   
• Qualification stakes: This tournament offers regional ranking points and ensures Asia representation at the Junior World Cup.
   
• Pool battles: Pool A promises intensity with five closely matched teams, while Pool B includes quick matchups between Malaysia, Japan, and Uzbekistan.
   

Viewing Tips & Accessibility

• Download tapmad and log in early to confirm access.
   
• Install Watch.Hockey app for real-time stats and select live streams.
   
• Check local start times—most games begin at 08:00, 17:30, or 19:00 CST (China local time).
   
• Enable notifications for Pakistan matches and the final on 13 July.
   

Final Take

The FIH U18 Men’s Asia Cup 2025 is a golden opportunity to witness tomorrow’s hockey stars in action. With official streaming via tapmad in Pakistan and global coverage across FIH digital platforms, fans can follow every goal, penalty corner, and match-winning moment live from Dazhou. Stay tuned for a showcase of high-energy junior hockey from 3–13 July 2025.