Mohali, Nov. 1 -- With around 13,000 spectators expected to fill the stands, Mohali is gearing up for two days of high-voltage international hockey as the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 enters its knockout stage on November 4 and 5.

Free entry, live music, cultural performances and a specially curated showcase of Punjab's heritage will add to the excitement at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Phase 9, which will host its first international matches.

The semi-finals and classification matches will be played on November 4, followed by the bronze-medal encounter and the final on November 5. The first semi-final is scheduled for 4.30 pm and the second for 7 pm. On November 5, the bronze-medal match will beg...