Team Philippines went to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan (19 September – 4 October 2026) as defending men’s basketball champions and with a cast of genuine superstars. This is your live hub for following the Filipino contingent — the medal tracker, the schedule, the names to watch, and how to catch every moment. We update the data throughout the Games.
Last updated: Saturday, 19 September 2026 (Opening Ceremony day; basketball preliminaries complete, results below).
Team Philippines Medal Tracker — Asian Games 2026
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Live totals will update here once medals are decided. Basketball’s preliminary rounds are now finished and awarded no medals — the first medal day of the Games is 20 September. For reference, the Philippines won 18 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 12 bronze) at Hangzhou 2023.
Headline update: Gilas Pilipinas (men) eliminated in the group stage
The defending champions are out. Gilas Pilipinas finished Group C with a 1–2 record and did not reach the quarterfinals, edged out on point differential among the third-placed teams after a heavy final-day loss to China. Coach Tim Cone brought a largely PBA-based squad, with Calvin Oftana completing the 12-man line-up after the last slot had been held for Justin Brownlee, who couldn’t recover in time; Kai Sotto was also absent.
Team Philippines — Men’s Basketball Fixtures & Results (Group C)
Times shown as JST (local Japan time) / PH (Manila). Japan is 1 hour ahead of the Philippines. Venue: Aichi International Arena, Nagoya.
| Date | Match | Tip-off (JST / PH) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep | Philippines vs Bahrain | 13:00 / 12:00 nn | ❌ Lost 85–89 (Oftana 31; Nocum 14 before an ankle injury) |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Kazakhstan vs Philippines | 19:00 / 18:00 | ✅ Won 109–78 (Ahanmisi 22, Bolick 20) |
| Mon, 14 Sep | China vs Philippines | 13:00 / 12:00 nn | ❌ Lost 61–105 — the margin that sealed elimination |
Final: Gilas Pilipinas 1–2, eliminated in the group stage. The Sep 16 quarterfinals, Sep 18 semifinals and Sep 20 medal games no longer involve the Philippines.
Gilas Pilipinas Women — off to a flying start
The women’s team opened its campaign with an emphatic 86–58 win over Kazakhstan on 17 September at Aichi International Arena, led by naturalized debutant Elizabeth Means with 23 points; Stef Berberabe added 11 points and eight assists. One more win secures a quarterfinal berth. Group B fixtures:
| Date | Match | Tip-off (JST / PH) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Sep | Philippines vs Kazakhstan | 16:00 / 15:00 | ✅ Won 86–58 (Means 23) |
| Sat, 20 Sep | Hong Kong, China vs Philippines | 10:00 / 09:00 | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Mon, 22 Sep | Japan vs Philippines | 13:00 / 12:00 nn | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Thu, 24 Sep | Quarter-finals | — | — |
| Fri, 25 Sep | Semi-finals | — | — |
| Sat, 26 Sep | Final / 3rd-place | — | — |
Other Team Philippines results so far
- Women’s football (Filipinas): beat Hong Kong 2–0 on 17 Sep (Skye Leach, Mallie Ramirez), following a 1–1 draw with Uzbekistan. Four points from two matches, second in Group G. Next: vs China, Sun 21 Sep, 3:00 PM PH.
- Men’s football: in Group C action, with Kuwait next on 22 Sep.
- Women’s volleyball (Alas Pilipinas Women): lost to Kazakhstan and dropped to 0–2, ending their medal hopes as only the top two per group advance.
- Modern pentathlon (women): Shyra Aranzado, Princess Arbilon and Juliana Sevilla did not advance to the final round.
Philippines’ Medals So Far
Medals won by Filipino athletes will be listed here as they happen (🥇 gold · 🥈 silver · 🥉 bronze).
No medals yet — preliminary basketball is under way, but medal events begin on 20 September (the first medal day of the Games).
Team Philippines at a glance
| Games | 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya (Japan) |
| Dates | Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026 (competition from Sep 10) |
| 2023 result | 18 medals — 4 gold, 2 silver, 12 bronze (17th) |
| Marquee hopes now | EJ Obiena (pole vault), Carlos Yulo (gymnastics), Alex Eala (tennis), the boxing squad — with Gilas men eliminated |
| Watch in PH | Cignal — all Cignal platforms (incl. One Sports) |
Filipino stars to watch
With basketball’s men’s tournament over, the Philippines’ realistic podium hopes are still to come:
- EJ Obiena (athletics – pole vault) — world-class vaulter and 2023 gold medallist who set an Asian Games record; the country’s surest gold favourite.
- Carlos Yulo (gymnastics) — the Philippines’ Olympic champion and one of the most-followed Filipino athletes in the world, with brother Karl Eldrew also competing.
- Alex Eala (tennis) — the rising WTA talent and 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, chasing a first Asiad gold.
- Boxing — a traditional Filipino medal-maker: Olympic medallists Carlo Paalam, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas headline the squad at Nishio Gymnasium (Sep 21–Oct 2), with Eumir Marcial expected to join.
- Jiu-jitsu — double gold in 2023 and still a strong medal sport (Annie Ramirez, Kim Custodio).
- Gilas Pilipinas Women — off to a strong start and eyeing an improvement on their 2023 showing.
👉 See the full Team Philippines squad for Asian Games 2026 — the complete POC-confirmed athlete list, sport by sport.
Philippines’ strong sports
Where the Filipino medals came from in 2023, and where they’ll be contested in 2026.
| Sport | Philippines in 2023 | 2026 venue |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball (men) | 🥇 Gold — champions | Aichi International Arena (2026: eliminated in group stage) |
| Athletics (pole vault) | 🥇 Gold (EJ Obiena, Games record) | Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
| Jiu-Jitsu | 🥇🥇 Two golds | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Gymnastics | Star power via Carlos Yulo | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Boxing | 🥈 Silver | Nishio Gymnasium |
| Wushu | 🥈 Silver + bronzes | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Tennis | 🥉 Bronze (Alex Eala) | Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center |
| Skateboarding | Fan favourite (Margielyn Didal) | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Esports | Major Filipino following | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Weightlifting | Proven medal sport | Park Arena Komaki |
Other key confirmed dates
- Athletics (track & field): from ~Sep 20 at Paloma Mizuho Stadium (individual event times confirmed on a rolling basis)
- Boxing: Sep 21 – Oct 2 at Nishio Gymnasium
- Sailing: Sep 26 – Oct 3
Full sport-by-sport dates are on our Asian Games 2026 Schedule page.
How to watch Team Philippines
Broadcaster: Cignal is the official Philippine broadcaster — live across all Cignal platforms (including One Sports) from September 10 to October 4.
Time difference: Japan is 1 hour ahead of the Philippines (JST = UTC+9, PH = UTC+8). To get Manila time, subtract one hour from the listed JST session times — e.g. a 13:00 JST tip-off is 12:00 noon in the Philippines.
The big picture
The Philippines doesn’t chase medal-table volume — it chases moments. In Nagoya, the story writes itself: a Gilas title defence, EJ Obiena soaring for gold, Carlos Yulo on the apparatus, Alex Eala on court, and the grapplers and boxers hunting the podium. For Filipino fans, that’s a fortnight worth following start to finish.
FAQ
When does Team Philippines start competing at the 2026 Asian Games? Competition opens on 10 September with basketball, and Gilas Pilipinas plays its first game — vs Bahrain — on 11 September, before the Opening Ceremony. The full Games run 19 September to 4 October.
How did the Philippines do at the last Asian Games? The Philippines won 18 medals — 4 gold, 2 silver and 12 bronze — to finish 17th at Hangzhou 2023, headlined by Gilas Pilipinas’ basketball gold and EJ Obiena’s record-setting pole vault.
Is Gilas Pilipinas the defending champion? Yes — the men’s basketball team won gold at the 2023 Asian Games and returns to defend the title.
Where can I watch the Asian Games 2026 in the Philippines? Team Philippines is on Cignal — across all Cignal platforms (including One Sports) from September 10 to October 4.
What time are the events in Philippine time? Japan is 1 hour ahead of the Philippines, so subtract one hour from the listed JST times. For example, Gilas vs Bahrain at 13:00 JST is 12:00 noon in Manila.
Compiled from official AINAGOC information and Asian Games records, with fixtures/times and results cross-checked against Philippine and international media (ESPN, Inquirer, GMA, Tribune, Olympics.com). Dates, squads and broadcast details subject to change; reconfirm on official sources.
