Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani confirmed on Monday that the national team's travel to India for the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 depends on official government authorisation. Wani stated that the federation will strictly stick to state instructions regarding cross-border travel for the event.

The schedule for the tournament was formally unveiled by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with the tournament set to run from October 27 to November 5. According to a release from Hockey India, Pakistan is listed among the six participating nations alongside host and defending champion India, South Korea, Malaysia, China, and Japan, with Oman and Bangladesh serving as reserve teams.