Announcement: “Japan-China-Korea International Hockey Friendly Matches (April 11–18)” — Men’s and Women’s National Teams to Face Off at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Venues and Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games Venues

Announced on March 24, 2026: Tickets for the “2026 Japan-China-Korea International Hockey Friendly Match” are now on sale.
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Japan-China-Korea International Hockey Friendly Matches to Be Held
— Men’s and Women’s National Teams to Face Off at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Venues and Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games Venues —

The Japan Hockey Association (President: Kazuyasu Misu) will host the “Japan-China-Korea International Hockey Friendly Matches 2026,” an international tournament featuring men’s and women’s national teams from Japan, China, and South Korea, in Tokyo and Gifu in April 2026.

Six men’s and women’s national teams from Japan, China, and South Korea will participate in this tournament. Matches will be held at two venues: the Oi Hockey Stadium (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), the venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic hockey competition, and the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium (Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture), which will host the hockey events at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

The Japanese men’s national team, “Samurai Japan” (ranked 14th in the world), the Japanese women’s national team, “Sakura Japan” (ranked 15th), and the Chinese women’s national team (ranked 4th) are all qualifiers for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, making these matches crucial international warm-up games in preparation for the World Cup and the Asian Games.
(World rankings as of March 15, 2026)

This is a rare opportunity to watch international matches featuring top Asian national teams right here in Japan. Additionally,
a fan meet-and-greet event featuring the Japan Women’s National Team “Sakura Japan” is scheduled for after the match on Saturday, April 11,
and a fan meet-and-greet event featuring the Japan Men’s National Team “Samurai Japan” is scheduled for after the match on Sunday, April 12. Participation in both events is planned to be open to those holding tickets for that day’s match.

< Game Overview >

Name	Three Nations International Hockey Match 2026
Organizer	JHA (Public Interest Incorporated Association) Japan Hockey Association Executive Committee
Cooperation	Tokyo Hockey Association (General Incorporated Association) · Gifu Prefecture Hockey Association (General Incorporated Association)
Schedule	Tokyo Series: April 11 (Sat) – April 13 (Mon), 2026 (3 days) Gifu Series: April 16 (Thu) – April 18 (Sat), 2026 (3 days)
Host City	Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo; Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture
Venue	Tokyo Series Venue: Oi Hockey Stadium, Main Pitch Gifu Series Venue: Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium
Participating Countries	Men: Japan National Team (Samurai Japan), China National Team, South Korea National Team Women: Japan National Team (Sakura Japan), China National Team, South Korea National Team
Match System	We will hold league play consisting of a single-round-robin format for the Tokyo Series and a single-round-robin format for the Gifu Series.
Admission Fee	(Except April 11 and 12) Free admission * Paid matches on April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun) (Only all-day passes available) Adults: 4,000 yen at the door (3,500 yen in advance) College and high school students: 2,000 yen at the door (1,500 yen in advance) Middle school students and younger: Free
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< Men’s Participating Countries >

Team	World Ranking	WC2026 Participation
Japan	14th	Participating
China	20th	Not Participating
Korea	23th	Not Participating

FIH World Rankings as of March 15

< Women’s Participating Countries >

Team	World Ranking	WC2026 Participation
Japan	15th	Participating
China	4th	Participating
Korea	18th	Not Participating

FIH World Rankings as of March 15

< Game Schedule >

Tokyo Series
Venue: Oi Hockey Stadium Main Pitch (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)
Paid matches: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12
Free admission: Monday, April 13

Gifu Series
Venue: Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium (Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture)
Free Admission: Thursday, April 16 – Saturday, April 18
* This venue will serve as the hockey venue for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games; free admission to the stands is planned for all days.

Men

№	Date		Match-up
1	Day 1: Exhibition Match	Oi, Tokyo	Japan WR 14th	-:–	China WR 20th
1	4/11 13:00		Japan WR 14th	-:–	China WR 20th
2	Day 2: Exhibition Match	Oi, Tokyo	Japan WR 14th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
2	4/12 15:30		Japan WR 14th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
3	Day 3: Free Admission	Oi, Tokyo	China WR 20th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
3	4/13 15:30		China WR 20th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
4	Day 4: Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	Japan WR 14th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
4	4/16 13:30		Japan WR 14th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
5	Day 5: Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	China WR 20th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
5	4/17 11:00		China WR 20th	-:–	Korea WR 23rd
6	Final Day Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	Japan WR 14th	-:–	China WR 20th
6	4/18 11:00		Japan WR 14th	-:–	China WR 20th

* WR = FIH World Ranking

Women

№	Date		Mach-up
1	Day 1: Exhibition Match	Oi, Tokyo	Japan WR 15th	-:–	China WR 4th
1	4/11 15:30		Japan WR 15th	-:–	China WR 4th
2	Day 2: Exhibition Match	Oi, Tokyo	Japan WR 15th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
2	4/12 13:00		Japan WR 15th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
3	Day 3: Free Admission	Oi, Tokyo	China WR 4th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
3	4/13 13:00		China WR 4th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
4	Day 4: Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	Japan WR 15th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
4	4/16 11:00		Japan WR 15th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
5	Day 5: Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	China WR 4th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
5	4/17 13:30		China WR 4th	-:–	Korea WR 18th
6	Final Day Free Admission	Kawasaki, Gifu	Japan WR 15th	-:–	China WR 4th
6	4/18 13:30		Japan WR 15th	-:–	China WR 4th

* WR = FIH World Ranking

< Ticket Sales >

Details regarding ticket sales for the above paid matches will be announced at a later date on this site, the Japan Hockey Association’s official website.

Venue

Tokyo Series
Venue: Oi Hockey Stadium Main Pitch (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)

Gifu Series
Venue: Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium (Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture)

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“Japan-China-Korea International Hockey Friendly Matches (April 11–18)” — Men’s and Women’s National Teams to Face Off at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Venues and Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games Venues — [Updated March 19, 2026]

For inquiries regarding this matter

Japan Hockey Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
Public Relations Department: Sakuragi & Sakamoto
4-2 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013, JAPAN SPORT OLYMPIC SQUARE
Phone: 03-6812-9200
FAX: 03-6812-9210
Sakuragi E-mail: [email protected]
Sakamoto E-mail: [email protected]