The Asian Games 2026 — officially the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya — is the largest multi-sport event in Asia, bringing together more than 11,000 athletes from 45 nations across 43 sports and 469 gold-medal events. Competition runs from the first basketball tip on 10 September to the Closing Ceremony on 4 October 2026, with the Opening Ceremony on 19 September at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya.
Asian Games 2026 — Medal Tally
All 45 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competing at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, per the Olympic Council of Asia. Table starts at zero — update Gold/Silver/Bronze columns as results come in.
20TH ASIAN GAMES · AICHI–NAGOYA, JAPAN
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The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games officially run from September 19 to October 4, but competition has already begun, with men’s basketball starting on September 10. Follow today’s schedule, live results, medal tally and the latest Asian Games updates here.
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Asian Games 2026 Schedule
Asian Games 2026 Schedule
Daily competition schedule and event updates
| Time | Event | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Jumping Ind A (1.45m-1.50m) 2nd Round | Equestrian Park(Tokyo) | START LIST |
| 11:45 AM | Jumping Ind B (up to 1.55m) 2nd Round | Equestrian Park(Tokyo) | START LIST |
This is your complete global guide: the full day-by-day schedule, every sport and venue, the stars and storylines worth following, and how to watch live from your country with local start times. All session times are given in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9); convert to your zone using the guide below.
Why Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Matters
This is only the third time Japan has hosted the Asian Games, after Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994, and the first Games since Hangzhou 2022. Beyond continental pride, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 doubles as an Olympic pathway: results here feed directly into LA28 qualification in archery, hockey, sailing, squash, surfing, tennis and triathlon, and count indirectly in cricket, judo, skateboarding and weightlifting. For many of Asia’s best, a medal in Nagoya is also a ticket toward Los Angeles.
The programme blends 32 Olympic sports with events that define Asian sport — cricket, kabaddi, sepaktakraw, kurash and wushu — plus modern additions such as esports, breaking, mixed martial arts, surfing and the two newest entries, padel and teqball, both added to the programme in 2026.
How the Medal Programme Works
No finals are held before 20 September — the nine-day head start (basketball from Sep 10, football from Sep 14, cricket from Sep 17) is group-stage action only. The medals then come in waves: 31 golds are decided on the opening medal day (Sep 20), building to the two biggest days of the Games — 2 October (51 golds) and 24 September (48 golds). Aquatics offers the most events overall (swimming alone has 41 golds), followed by athletics (50) and shooting (28).
Latest Asian Games 2026 News
September 23: The Asian Games move deeper into the medal programme, with athletics, swimming, shooting, weightlifting and team sports among the major competitions taking place across Aichi-Nagoya. Several events are reaching decisive stages as athletes from across Asia compete for medals.
September 22: The medal programme continued across multiple sports, with finals and medal events taking place in shooting, cricket, weightlifting and other disciplines. Teams from Japan, China, Korea, India and across Asia remained in contention as the Games entered another major day of competition.
September 21: Competition intensified across the Games, with hockey, cricket, basketball, kabaddi and other team sports continuing alongside individual medal events. Hosts Japan remained active across several sports as the international field pushed toward the next round of finals.
September 20: The first full weekend of competition brought a packed schedule across Aichi-Nagoya. Shooting, cricket, MMA, basketball, hockey and other sports produced the first major batch of medal events, with athletes from several Asian nations making their mark on the medal table.
September 19: The Games were formally opened tonight with the Opening Ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya. Competition had already begun in several sports before the ceremony, including basketball, football, cricket and shooting.
September 18: Basketball and cricket reached important stages, while football and hockey continued across the competition venues. Japan, Korea, China, Iran, India, Sri Lanka and other Asian nations remained involved in major team-sport fixtures.
September 17: The women’s basketball competition got underway while cricket continued with its knockout stages. Football, shooting and other sports also remained part of the pre-opening competition programme as athletes prepared for the formal start of the Games.
September 16: The men’s basketball quarter-finals were played as the indoor volleyball preliminary round joined the busy pre-ceremony schedule. Teams across Asia continued their final preparations for the main Games programme.
September 15: The men’s football tournament got underway, opening the 15-team competition across venues in Osaka, Toyota, Nagoya and Kariya. Basketball, football and the torch relay continued during the final build-up to the Opening Ceremony.
September 14: The women’s football tournament kicked off, beginning the 12-team competition across venues in Fukuroi, Osaka, Gifu and Kariya. Hosts Japan entered the tournament as defending champions following their gold-medal victory at Hangzhou 2022.
September 13: The men’s basketball Group Phase continued as teams pushed for knockout qualification, with several nations already competing before the official opening of the Games.
September 12: Men’s basketball continued with four Group Phase games as the early competition programme gathered pace ahead of the September 19 Opening Ceremony.
September 11: Teams and athletes continued their preparations across the Aichi-Nagoya region, with qualification developments and final squad announcements shaping the build-up to the Games.
September 9: Heavy rain and flooding temporarily affected parts of the Aichi-Nagoya region during the build-up, but organisers maintained that the Asian Games programme would remain on schedule.
Browse by Sport
Although the official Asian Games period is September 19 to October 4, 2026, selected competitions begin before the Opening Ceremony. This makes the full competition calendar longer than the main Games dates.
Convert to your time zone (evening tip, 19:00 JST)
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| Singapore · Malaysia · Hong Kong · Philippines | 18:00 |
| UAE · Qatar (Gulf) | 14:00 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13:00 |
| India | 15:30 |
| UK | 11:00 |
| US East (ET) | 06:00 |
| Australia (AEST) | 20:00 |
How to Watch
Gulf & MENA: beIN Sports · Indian subcontinent: Sony Sports / Sony LIV · Japan: TBS · Philippines: Cignal (Pilipinas Live, One Sports) · Hong Kong: i-Cable · Taiwan: EBC · South Korea: MBC / SBS / TV Chosun · Thailand: Thairath TV / One31 / AIS Play. Global streaming via the official Asian Games TV platform (availability varies by territory).
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Competition begins — men’s basketball (nine days before the Opening Ceremony) |
| September 10–18, 2026 | Pre-ceremony window — basketball, plus football (from Sep 14) and cricket (from Sep 17) |
| September 19, 2026 | Opening Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium, 18:00 JST |
| September 20, 2026 | Artistic Gymnastics, Swimming & Badminton begin; men’s basketball final |
| September 23–29, 2026 | Athletics (track & field) |
| September 24, 2026 | Artistic Gymnastics final (14 golds) |
| September 26, 2026 | Marathon; women’s basketball final |
| September 26 – October 3, 2026 | Sailing (final Oct 3, 14 golds) |
| October 2, 2026 | Biggest single medal day of the Games (51 golds) |
| October 4, 2026 | Closing Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
Asian Games 2026 — Gold Medals by Day
| Date (JST) | Golds decided | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10–19 | 0 (group stages only) | 0 |
| Sun Sep 20 | 31 | 31 |
| Mon Sep 21 | 18 | 49 |
| Tue Sep 22 | 25 | 74 |
| Wed Sep 23 | 37 | 111 |
| Thu Sep 24 | 48 | 159 |
| Fri Sep 25 | 38 | 197 |
| Sat Sep 26 | 22 | 219 |
| Sun Sep 27 | 31 | 250 |
| Mon Sep 28 | 25 | 275 |
| Tue Sep 29 | 34 | 309 |
| Wed Sep 30 | 31 | 340 |
| Thu Oct 1 | 29 | 369 |
| Fri Oct 2 | 51 (biggest day) | 420 |
| Sat Oct 3 | 47 | 467 |
| Sun Oct 4 | 2 | 469 |
Full Sport & Venue Directory
All 43 sports with confirmed venues and gold-event counts (per the official day-by-day calendar). Rows marked Rolling have exact competition dates still being finalised by AINAGOC.
| Sport / Discipline | Golds | Dates (2026) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 41 | Sep 20 – 25 | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Diving | 10 | Sep 26 – 30 | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Artistic Swimming | 2 | Sep 26 – 28 | ToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial, Hamamatsu (Shizuoka) |
| Water Polo | 2 | Sep 20 – Oct 3 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium [Rainbow Pool], Nagoya |
| Archery (Recurve/Compound) | 10 | Sep 26 – Oct 3 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park |
| Athletics (Track & Field) | 48† | Sep 23 – 29 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium |
| Athletics (Marathon) | 2 | Sep 23 | Mizuho Stadium + Nagoya city loop |
| Athletics (Race Walk) | † | Sep 27 | Aichi Pref. Government Office / Nagoya civic halls loop |
| Badminton | 7 | Sep 20 – 29 | Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium |
| Baseball | 1 | Sep 21 – 27 | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park & Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadiums |
| Softball | 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 3 | Anjo Softball Ground |
| Basketball (5×5) | 2 | Sep 10–26 (men’s final Sep 20 · women’s final Sep 26) | Aichi International Arena |
| 3×3 Basketball | 2 | Sep 21 – 25 | Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue |
| Boxing | 11 | Sep 21 – Oct 2 | Nishio Gymnasium |
| Breaking | 2 | Oct 2 – 3 | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Canoe/Kayak — Sprint | 12 | Sep 23 – 26 | Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course |
| Canoe/Kayak — Slalom | 6 | Sep 29 – Oct 02 | Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course |
| Cricket (T20) — Men’s & Women’s | 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 03 | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Cycling — Road | 4 | Sep 20 – 23 | Shinshiro Cycling Road Course |
| Cycling — Mountain Bike | 2 | Sep 24 – 25 | Obata Ryokuchi Park |
| Cycling — BMX (Racing & Freestyle) | 4 | Sep 26 – 28 | Nagoya Velodrome BMX Race Course / Aichi Sky Expo |
| Cycling — Track | 12 | Sep 29 – Oct 02 | Izu Velodrome (Izu, Shizuoka) |
| Equestrian (Jumping/Dressage/Eventing) | 7 | Sep 21 – Oct 04 | Equestrian Park, Tokyo |
| Esports | 11 | Sep 23 – Oct 02 | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Fencing (Foil/Épée/Sabre) | 12 | Sep 22 – 27 | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Football | 2 | Sep 14 – Oct 03 | TOYOTA Stadium; Nagoya Minato; Wave Stadium Kariya; Gifu Nagaragawa; Shizuoka Ecopa; Nagai Stadium (Osaka) |
| Golf | 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 03 | Kasugai Country Club East Course |
| Gymnastics — Artistic | 14 | Sep 21 – 25 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Gymnastics — Rhythmic | 2 | Oct 01 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Gymnastics — Trampoline | 2 | Sep 27 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Handball | 2 | Sep 19 – 29 | Kasugai City Gymnasium & ENTRIO (Inazawa) |
| Hockey | 2 | Sep 18 – Oct 03 | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Kakamigahara, Gifu) |
| Jiu-Jitsu | 8 | Oct 01 – Oct 03 | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Judo | 15 | Sep 30 – Oct 03 | Aichi International Arena |
| Kabaddi | 2 | Sep 21 – 26 | Tokai Citizen Gymnasium |
| Karate (Kata/Kumite) | 15 | Sep 20 – 23 | Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Kurash | 6 | Sep 27 – 29 | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Modern Pentathlon | 4 | Sep 16 – 20 | Anjo Sports Park |
| Mixed Martial Arts | 6 | Sep 20 – 22 | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Padel | 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center |
| Rowing | 14 | Sep 21 – 24 | Nagaragawa International Regatta Course (Aisai, Aichi & Kaizu, Gifu) |
| Rugby Sevens | 2 | Oct 01 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field |
| Sailing | 14 | Sep 26 – Oct 3 | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| Sepaktakraw | 6 | Sep 20 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium |
| Shooting (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) | 28 | Sep 20 – Oct 01 | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery |
| Skateboarding | 4 | Sep 24 – 27 | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Soft Tennis | 5 | Sep 18 – 23 | Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center |
| Sport Climbing | 6 | Sep 29 – Oct 03 | Nagoya International Exhibition Hall [Portmesse Nagoya], Exhibition Hall 1 |
| Squash | 5 | Sep 23 – Oct 02 | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Surfing | 2 | Sep 25 – 28 | Pacific Long Beach, Tahara |
| Table Tennis | 7 | Sep 20 – 28 | SKY HALL TOYOTA |
| Taekwondo (Kyorugi + Virtual) | 11 | Oct 01 – Oct 03 | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Taekwondo (Poomsae) | incl. | Oct 01 – Oct 03 | Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Tennis | 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center |
| Teqball | 5 | Sep 17 – 20 | Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center |
| Triathlon | 3 | Sep 20 – 21 | Gamagori City Triathlon Venue |
| Volleyball (Indoor) | 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 03 | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium |
| Beach Volleyball | 2 | Sep 20 – Oct 03 | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| Weightlifting | 16 | Sep 23 – 29 | Park Arena Komaki |
| Wrestling (Freestyle/Greco-Roman) | 18 | Sep 30 – Oct 03 | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Wushu (Taolu/Sanda) | 15 | Sep 20 – 24 | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
†Athletics awards 50 golds in total (48 in track, field and race walk; 2 in the marathon). Total programme: 469 gold events across 43 sports — padel and teqball were added to the programme in March 2026 and are included. Source: official AINAGOC day-by-day calendar; venues per Session Schedule Ver.5 (6 Jul 2026). Subject to change.
Day-by-Day Schedule (Sep 10 – Oct 4, 2026)
Confirmed highlights per day (basketball, boxing, the flagship sports and ceremonies). On every day, additional sports are in progress with fixtures released on a rolling basis by AINAGOC. All times JST.
| Date | Confirmed highlights |
|---|---|
| Sep 10 (Thu) | Men’s basketball group stage begins — incl. Japan vs Indonesia; Iran vs Qatar (first tip 10:00) |
| Sep 11 (Fri) | Men’s basketball group games — incl. Philippines vs Bahrain, Indonesia vs Korea |
| Sep 12 (Sat) | Men’s basketball group games — incl. Bahrain vs China, Kazakhstan vs Philippines |
| Sep 13 (Sun) | Men’s basketball group games — incl. Japan vs Korea, Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia |
| Sep 14 (Mon) | Men’s basketball final group games (China vs Philippines) |
| Sep 15 (Tue) | Early sports in progress — dates rolling |
| Sep 16 (Wed) | Men’s basketball quarter-finals |
| Sep 17 (Thu) | Women’s basketball group stage begins (incl. Indonesia vs Thailand, Philippines vs Kazakhstan) |
| Sep 18 (Fri) | Men’s basketball semi-finals; women’s basketball group games |
| Sep 19 (Sat) | Opening Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium, 18:00 |
| Sep 20 (Sun) | Men’s basketball final; Artistic Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming & Badminton begin |
| Sep 21 (Mon) | Boxing begins; women’s basketball; flagship sports continue |
| Sep 22 (Tue) | Women’s basketball group games; flagship sports |
| Sep 23 (Wed) | Flagship sports in progress |
| Sep 24 (Thu) | Artistic Gymnastics final (14 golds); women’s basketball quarter-finals |
| Sep 25 (Fri) | Athletics (track & field) final; women’s basketball semi-finals |
| Sep 26 (Sat) | Marathon; Sailing begins; women’s basketball final |
| Sep 27 (Sun) | Sailing; finals across multiple sports — dates rolling |
| Sep 28 – Oct 2 | Sailing continues; finals week — dates rolling |
| Oct 3 (Sat) | Sailing final (14 golds); finals — dates rolling |
| Oct 4 (Sun) | Closing Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
How to Watch Asian Games 2026 — By Country
All competition runs on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Here’s how JST converts to key markets, and where to watch where confirmed. Evening finals in Nagoya (e.g. 20:00 JST) fall in the afternoon across the Gulf and around midday in Europe.
| Country | Local time vs JST | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | JST −1 hr (20:00 JST = 19:00 SGT) | Mediacorp TV & mewatch |
| Malaysia | JST −1 hr | Astro, NJOI, and Sooka |
| Hong Kong | JST −1 hr | i-CABLE and HOY TV |
| UAE / Qatar | JST −5 hrs (20:00 JST = 15:00 GST) | beIN SPORTS |
| Saudi Arabia | JST −6 hrs | beIN SPORTS |
| Philippines | JST −1 hr | Cignal — Pilipinas Live & One Sports |
| Japan (host) | Local (JST) | TBS (national broadcaster) |
| India | JST −3.5 hrs | Sony Sports Network (TV) & Sony LIV (streaming) |
| United Kingdom | JST −8 hrs (BST) | Not yet confirmed |
| USA (ET) | JST −13 hrs (EDT) | Not yet confirmed |
| Australia (AEST) | JST +1 hr | SBS On Demand / SBS VICELAND |
Free-to-watch on-site: in Nagoya, the marathon and race walk run on public city routes with no ticket required. Tickets are sold on the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 site (first-come, first-served); a free Supporter ID, open to overseas buyers, is required.
Stars & Storylines to Watch
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 features Olympic and world champions across the continent. On the artistic gymnastics floor, Japan’s Hashimoto Daiki (Tokyo 2020 all-around gold) and China’s Zhang Boheng renew one of the sport’s great rivalries in front of a home crowd. In athletics, the Philippines’ EJ Obiena returns to defend his Asian Games pole vault title, while gymnast Carlos Yulo carries Philippine hopes after his Paris 2024 success.
Basketball is wide open: the Philippines’ Gilas Pilipinas defend the men’s title they won in 2023 — their first Asian Games gold since 1962 — against perennial powers China, Iran and Jordan. In badminton, India’s two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu headlines a stacked draw. And with China and Japan expected to lead the medal table, the race for third — among South Korea, Iran, Chinese Taipei and the Gulf nations — is where much of the drama sits.
Asian Games 2026 — Complete Coverage Hub
Your one-stop hub for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya, Japan (19 September – 4 October 2026) — the full schedule, India coverage, country guides, sport-by-sport previews, plus our archive from past editions. Bookmark this page; we update it throughout the Games.
Start Here — Asian Games 2026
- Asian Games 2026 Schedule: Dates, Venues & Fixtures — the master hub: full 43-sport schedule, day-by-day grid, venues and medal tally.
- India at Asian Games 2026: Schedule, Squad, Live Streaming & Medal Tracker — India’s medal tracker, key dates, and how to watch.
- Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
Team by Country
- India at Asian Games 2026 — schedule, squad & live medal tracker.
- Team Philippines at Asian Games 2026 — Gilas Pilipinas, stars & fixtures.
- Nepal at Asian Games 2026 — cricket-led guide, schedule & how to watch.
- Indonesia di Asian Games 2026 — 432 atlet, jadwal & bintang (Bahasa Indonesia).
Sport Guides
- Asian Games 2026 Esports: Schedule, Games, Teams & How to Watch — all 11 titles, the schedule and qualified nations
Sport Spotlights
Cricket (T20)
Men’s and women’s T20 competitions at Korogi Athletic Park, 2 golds. A major draw across South and Southeast Asia and the Gulf diaspora. Official cricket page · Our full cricket guide
Athletics
50 golds across track, field, marathon and race walk (Sep 23–29, marathon Sep 26). The blue-riband weekend of the Games. Official athletics page · Our athletics schedule
Esports
11 gold events at Aichi Sky Expo, a fast-growing global-audience draw. Official esports page · Our esports guide
Related coverage
- India at Asian Games 2026 — schedule, squad & medal tracker
- Asian Games 2026 Cricket — format, teams & India’s title defence
- Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming & TV — how to watch
- Country hubs: Philippines · Nepal · Indonesia
- Today at the Asian Games 2026
Archive — Past Editions
Hangzhou 2023 (19th Asian Games)
- Asian Games 2023 Schedule, Fixtures, Timetable, Live Telecast & Streaming
- Complete Schedule For All Indian Athletes
- India at the 2023 Asian Games: Confirmed Athletes & Teams
- Official Cricket Schedule, Fixtures & Teams
- Official Kabaddi Schedule
- Medal Tally & Medal Table (Live Update)
- Indian Medalists & Cash Prizes
Jakarta–Palembang 2018 & earlier
- Asian Games 2022: Official Kabaddi Schedule
- Asian Games 2018 Medalists & Cash Prizes
- Asian Games 2018: India Out of Gold in Kabaddi
- Asian Games 2018: Bajrang Punia Wins Historic Gold
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 Asian Games?
The 20th Asian Games run from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Competition begins earlier, with the first sessions (basketball) on 10 September, nine days before the Opening Ceremony.
Where are the Games being held?
Hosted jointly by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, Japan. It’s a regional Games: Nagoya and greater Aichi host most events, while swimming, diving and equestrian are in Tokyo, track cycling and artistic swimming in Shizuoka, hockey in Gifu, and football spread as far as Osaka.
Where can I watch in India?
Live on the Sony Sports Network (TV) and Sony LIV (streaming). Sony holds exclusive broadcast and digital rights across India and the subcontinent.
How many sports and events are there?
There are 43 sports across 53 venues, with 469 gold-medal events. It includes 32 Olympic sports plus Asian favourites (cricket, kabaddi, sepaktakraw, kurash, wushu) and newer additions such as esports, mixed martial arts, breaking and surfing.
When does cricket play?
Cricket (T20) is a combined men’s and women’s event at Korogi Athletic Park, with 2 gold medals. Its full run of match days appears in the day-by-day calendar above; exact session times are still being confirmed, so check the official daily schedule closer to the Games.
Which sports have confirmed dates?
A full provisional day-by-day calendar for all 43 sports is now available (see the grid above). Firm date ranges include basketball (men’s Sep 10–20, women’s Sep 17–26), artistic gymnastics (Sep 20–24), athletics track & field (Sep 23–29), the marathon (Sep 26), swimming (Sep 20–25), badminton (Sep 20–29), boxing (from Sep 21) and sailing (Sep 26 – Oct 3). Exact session times for some sports are still being finalised.
Which sports are India’s best medal hopes?
Cricket, hockey, kabaddi, wrestling, archery, badminton, athletics, boxing and shooting — the disciplines that drove India’s record 107-medal haul in 2023.
How do I buy tickets?
Register for a free Supporter ID on the official ticketing site (open to overseas buyers), then buy on a first-come, first-served basis. Most events allow up to 12 tickets per account; ceremonies are capped at 6 and sell fastest.
Could the schedule still change?
Yes. AINAGOC states the competition schedule may change without notice. This guide reflects the official day-by-day calendar and Session Schedule Ver.5 (6 July 2026) — reconfirm the official daily schedule before finalising plans.
What are the mascot and motto?
The mascot is Honohon, a flame character inspired by the golden shachihoko of Nagoya Castle. The motto is “Imagine One Asia.”
Compiled from the official AINAGOC day-by-day calendar and Session Schedule Ver.5 (6 July 2026). Venues confirmed; some session times subject to change. Last updated 19 September 2026 for iSportsLeague.
