Hero Asia Hockey Cup 2025: Teams, Schedule & Streaming Guide

The Hero Asia Hockey Cup 2025 looks set to be one of the premier events on the Asian sports calendar. It will feature the best hockey nations from the continent, and with it brings excitement, impact and drama. 

Lots of drama! From Pakistan vs India to North East Asian rivals South Korea vs Japan, South Korea vs Malaysia, Malaysia vs Japan - if you’re a hockey fan, you’ll be entertained. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hero Asia Cup hockey 2025, including the teams, match schedule, and where you can watch the tournament live. If you’re in Pakistan, then you can watch all of the matches on tapmad.

Participating Teams

The 2025 edition will include the best hockey nations from Asia, each focused on winning the trophy and participating in future tournaments. 

Pakistan - The four-time champions and passionate hockey nation.

India - Defending champions and tournament favourites with one of the deepest talent pools in Asia. 

South Korea - A consistent contender with tactical discipline and multiple titles.  

Malaysia - A dangerous team with attacking potential, capable of upsetting any of the top teams.

Japan – Fast and technically skilled, Japan have grown into one of Asia’s most competitive sides.

China – Improving steadily with young talent.

Bangladesh – Still developing but competitive in regional hockey.

Oman – A growing side using the tournament as a valuable learning platform.

Hero Asia Cup Schedule

The Hero Asia Cup schedule usually runs for 10–12 days and follows this structure:

• Group Stage: Teams split into two pools, each playing round-robin matches.
   
• Super 4s: The top two from each group advance, facing each other to decide the finalists.
   
• Finals: The top two sides from the Super 4s battle for the championship, while the others contest the 3rd place playoff.

Key Fixtures to Watch:

• Pakistan vs India – The biggest rivalry in Asian hockey.
   
• Japan vs Malaysia – A clash of speed and attacking intent.
   
• South Korea vs China – Often decisive in shaping group standings.

(Exact dates and venues will be confirmed by the Asian Hockey Federation closer to the tournament.)

Why the Asia Cup Matters

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Regional Dominance:  It determines the champion of Asian Hockey

Qualification Stakes:  Strong performance here assists in qualifying for global events(ie, FIH World Cup).

Rivalries: Pakistan vs India and other high-octane matches bring energy and eyeballs unmatched 

The  Asia Hockey Cup live is more than just about winning; pride, progress and opportunity to launch your growing reputation.

Top Players to Watch

• Pakistan: Ammad Butt (midfield anchor), Rizwan Ali (veteran leader).
   
• India: Harmanpreet Singh (drag-flick specialist), Manpreet Singh (midfield maestro).
   
• Malaysia: Faizal Saari (scoring powerhouse).
   
• Japan: Kenta Tanaka (forward with flair).
   
• Korea: Jang Jong-hyun (penalty corner expert).

These names, alongside rising stars from across Asia, will make the Hero Asia Cup hockey 2025 a must-watch.

Streaming & Broadcast Guide

The Asia Hockey Cup live will be available worldwide through official broadcasters:

• India: Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar (expected)
   
• Malaysia: Astro Sports
   
• Japan: NHK
   
• Korea: KBS or affiliated sports networks
   
• Pakistan: The entire tournament will be streamed live and exclusively on tapmad, giving fans access to every match of the Hero Asia Cup hockey 2025.

Conclusion

The Hero Asia Cup hockey 2025 will provide fans with a tournament full of passion, rivalries, and top-flight hockey. With Pakistan, India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, and other developing teams, every match will be important. From the historic Pakistan-India clash to the match for 1st and 2nd place agar final final, the Hero Asia Cup schedule has got you covered! For fans in Pakistan, you will be able to catch the full tournament live on tapmad, the official streaming partner for the Asia Hockey Cup 2025.