India vs China Hockey, Asia Cup 2025: Live Streaming Details, Complete Groups, Time and Other Insights

The men’s hockey Asia Cup will start on August 29 (Friday) in Rajgir, Bihar. The 12th edition of the tournament serves as a qualifier for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Championships in 2026, hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. The hosts of India will be ready to encounter China in an important pool an opening collision and start the tournament on a high note. Details on the tournament The Asia Cup 2025, hosted in the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, contains eight top Asian teams. The tournament is a gateway to the World Cup in 2026, with the winner earning a direct place and teams placing second to sixth to the World Cup qualifiers. India, a three -time champion (2003, 2007, 2017), wants to regain the title that was last won in 2017. After a tough FIH Pro League 2024-25 season with seven consecutive losses, the Indian team was led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, under pressure to perform on home. India vs China: Match details The opening match will kick India’s campaign in Pool A, along with Japan and Kazakhstan. Date: August 29, 2025 Time: 15:00 IST -Room: Rajgir Hockey Stage, Rajgir, Bihar Where to look at the India vs China, Asia Cup match? Fans in India can watch the game on Sony Sports Network, and the live streaming is available on the Sonyliv app and website. Full groups of India Squad: Targets: Krishan Pathak, Suraj Karkera Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh Midfielders: Mispreth Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rajkinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hard forards: Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh Reserves: Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Selvam Coffi China Squad: Ao Xu, Chen Qijun, Gao Jiesheng, Chen Chengfu, Meng Yuanfeng, Li Pengfei, Chen Chongcong (C), Lu Yuanlin, Meng Dihao, Xu Jiebin, Du Shihao, Zhang Xiaojia, AO Suozhu, Mix Nan, Lin Changliang, Guo Xiaolong, Wang Weihao (GK), Wang Caiyu (GK), AO Yang, Chen Benhai’s stake of the Indian vs China Hockey Game for India, the Asia Cup is a chance of their recent pro -Leagers. Coach Craig Fulton called it ‘the most important tournament of the year’, highlighting its role in gaining a World Cup place and restoring the team’s confidence. A strong performance against China can attract India to their upcoming matches against Japan (August 31) and Kazakhstan (September 1). For China, an upset victory would indicate their ambition to compete around a peak.