Sony Sports Network has acquired the exclusive media rights to live broadcast the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament is set to take place between 8-17 September 2024 in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia and People’s Republic of China.

Hockey fans across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can catch the action live on the Sony Sports Ten 1 channels and Sony Liv. 

The tournament will feature 20 matches, with the finals on 17 September. 

One of the tournament's highlights will be the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on 14 September.

Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer - distribution & international business and head - sports business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, "As the official broadcaster of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024, we are thrilled to bring this prestigious tournament to hockey fans across the region. Audiences will get to watch Team India, the defending champions and Olympic Bronze medal winners playing for the first time since the Olympics Games Paris 2024. We are committed to serving hockey fans and delivering high-quality coverage that showcases the talent and competitive spirit of the best teams in Asia on Sony Sports Network. "

Fumio Ogura, president, Asian Hockey Federation, added, “We are pleased to announce that the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024, a prestigious tournament showcasing the finest talent in Asian hockey, will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, one of the biggest broadcasters in the region. This partnership reflects our dedication to bringing the sport of hockey to a broader audience and ensuring that fans can witness some of the best hockey teams and athletes in action. Working together with Sony Sports Network, we aim to elevate the profile of hockey and inspire the next generation of athletes.”