Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- The dates for the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 were officially announced on Monday by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Mohali.

The prestigious continental tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5, bringing international hockey to the state of Punjab.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mohali and Jalandhar, with matches taking place at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, Mohali, and the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar, a Hockey India release said.

Jalandhar will host the opening ceremony as well as all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2. The tournament will then move to Mohali, which will stage the semi-finals on Novembe...