The Indian men's hockey team is set to face off against South Korea in the final of the 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup, with a coveted spot in the 2026 World Cup on the line. The final will take place on September 7, 2025, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar, India at 7:30 PM IST.

India reached the final after a dominant performance in the Super 4s stage, thrashing China 7-0. Korea, the defending champions, secured their place in the final after a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Malaysia.

This will be the second time India and Korea face each other in the tournament, with their previous Super 4s match ending in a 2-2 draw. Overall, India has a strong head-to-head record against Korea, with 10 wins out of 22 matches, while Korea has won only two. Ten matches have ended in a draw. Korea's last win against India was in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final in 2021 via a shootout.

A win in the final would secure India's fourth Asia Cup title and a direct qualification for the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium. India started their campaign with a 3-2 win over China. They then won against Japan 3-2, and defeated Kazakhstan 15-0. However, the team has had inconsistent performances in recent months, which coach Craig Fulton is trying to address.

Korea, on the other hand, had a mixed campaign. After a shaky start, they demonstrated their resilience with a comeback win against Malaysia in the Super 4s.

The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with India looking to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage, while Korea aims to leverage their experience and counter-attacking strength.

The final will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website.