Asian Games 2026 Schedule: Dates, Venues, India Fixtures

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Key Dates

DateEvent
Sep 10Competition begins — Basketball (nine days before the Opening Ceremony)
Sep 19Opening Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium, 18:00 JST
Sep 20Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming & Badminton begin
Sep 24Artistic Gymnastics final (14 golds)
Sep 25Athletics (track & field) final
Sep 26–27Marathon weekend
Sep 26 – Oct 3Sailing
Oct 4Closing Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium

Asian Games 2026 Schedule

Dates below follow the official AINAGOC Session Schedule (Ver.5, 6 July 2026) and AINAGOC’s published daily timetables. So far, AINAGOC has confirmed exact per-sport date ranges for a handful of sports (gymnastics, athletics, swimming, badminton and sailing) plus the ceremonies. For all other sports the venue and session times are set, but exact competition dates are still being released on a rolling basis and are marked Rolling. All times local (JST, UTC+9). The schedule may change without notice — reconfirm on the official site before publishing.

Asian Games 2026 Schedule — Day-by-Day Grid

● = Competition day · number = gold medals decided that day · OC = Opening Ceremony · CC = Closing Ceremony Columns 10–30 = September, 1–4 = October. All dates 2026. Based on the sourced day-by-day calendar (per Wikipedia / official AINAGOC daily schedule).

September/OctoberSeptemberOctoberEvents
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Mon
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CeremoniesOCCC—N/a
Aquatics
Artistic swimming112
Diving2222210
Swimming77677741
Water polo112
Archery323210
Athletics24681011950
Badminton257
Baseball
Baseball11
Softball11
Basketball
Basketball112
3×3 Basketball22
Boxing1111
Breaking22
Canoeing
Slalom2226
Sprint44412
Combat sports
Ju-jitsu3328
Kurash2226
Mixed martial arts66
Cricket112
Cycling
BMX1124
Mountain biking112
Road cycling2114
Track cycling233412
Equestrian211127
Esports111111111111
Fencing22222212
Field hockey112
Football112
Golf44
Gymnastics
Artistic1125514
Rhythmic22
Trampolining22
Handball112
Judo455115
Kabaddi22
Karate444315
Modern pentathlon44
Padel22
Rowing7714
Rugby sevens22
Sailing25714
Sepak takraw2226
Shooting2216332241228
Skateboarding224
Sport climbing2226
Squash325
Surfing22
Table tennis21227
Taekwondo
Taekwondo24410
Virtual taekwondo11
Tennis
Tennis235
Soft tennis2125
Teqball55
Triathlon213
Volleyball
Beach volleyball112
Indoor volleyball112
Weightlifting222222416
Wrestling445518
Wushu2222715
Daily medal events000000000031182537483723302634312951472469
Cumulative total0000000000314974111159196219249275309340369420467469

The Daily gold medals row is the full-Games total (all 43 sports combined) — no finals occur before Sep 20. Individual rows show the sports whose exact dates are firmly confirmed. The remaining sports (cricket, hockey, kabaddi, wrestling, judo, boxing, shooting, weightlifting, etc.) have confirmed gold counts and competition-day counts, but a few of their mid-Games competition days are not cleanly transcribable from the source — see Wikipedia’s “Calendar” section or the official AINAGOC daily schedule for the complete cell-by-cell grid. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Asian_Games (Calendar); AINAGOC daily schedule. Subject to change.

Confirmed Dates

SportDates (2026)VenueGold Events
Opening CeremonySep 19 (18:00)Paloma Mizuho Stadium
Artistic GymnasticsSep 20 – 24Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall)14
Athletics (Track & Field)Sep 20 – 25Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
SwimmingSep 20 – 25*Tokyo Aquatics Centre41
Badmintonsecond week*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium7
Athletics (Marathon)Sep 26 – 27Mizuho Stadium (start/finish) + Nagoya loop
SailingSep 26 – Oct 3Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor14
Closing CeremonyOct 4Paloma Mizuho Stadium

*Swimming and badminton daily timetables are published; the ranges shown follow the official session grid. Confirm exact medal-session dates on the official schedule.

Full Sport & Venue Directory

All sports on the programme with their confirmed competition venues (from Ver.5). Rows marked Rolling have exact dates still being released by AINAGOC.

Sport / DisciplineDates (2026)Venue
SwimmingSep 20 – 25*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
DivingRollingTokyo Aquatics Centre
Artistic SwimmingRollingToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial, Hamamatsu (Shizuoka)
Water PoloRollingNippon Gaishi Hall — Rainbow Pool, Nagoya
Archery (Recurve/Compound)RollingNagoya City Mizuho Park
Athletics (Track & Field)Sep 20 – 25Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
Athletics (Marathon)Sep 26 – 27Mizuho Stadium + Nagoya city loop
Athletics (Race Walk)RollingAichi Pref. Government Office / Nagoya civic halls loop
Badmintonsecond week*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium
BaseballRollingOkazaki Chuo Sogo Park & Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadiums
SoftballRollingAnjo Softball Ground
Basketball (5×5)From Sep 10Aichi International Arena
3×3 BasketballRollingKinjo Futo Station Square Venue
BoxingRollingNishio Gymnasium
BreakingRollingAichi Sky Expo
Canoe/Kayak — SprintRollingMiyoshi Lake Canoe Course
Canoe/Kayak — SlalomRollingYahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course
Cricket (T20) — Men’s & Women’sRollingKorogi Athletic Park
Cycling — RoadRollingShinshiro Cycling Road Course
Cycling — Mountain BikeRollingObata Ryokuchi Park
Cycling — BMX RacingRollingNagoya Velodrome BMX Race Track
Cycling — BMX FreestyleRollingAichi Sky Expo
Cycling — TrackRollingIzu Velodrome (Izu, Shizuoka)
Equestrian (Jumping/Dressage/Eventing)RollingEquestrian Park, Tokyo
EsportsRollingAichi Sky Expo
Fencing (Foil/Épée/Sabre)RollingTo be announced (Aichi)
FootballRolling (group stage before OC)TOYOTA Stadium; Nagoya Minato; Wave Stadium Kariya; Gifu Nagaragawa; Shizuoka Ecopa; Nagai Stadium (Osaka)
GolfRollingKasugai Country Club East Course
Gymnastics — ArtisticSep 20 – 24Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall)
Gymnastics — RhythmicRollingNagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall)
Gymnastics — TrampolineRollingNagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall)
HandballRollingTo be announced
HockeyRollingGifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Kakamigahara, Gifu)
Jiu-JitsuRollingAichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall
JudoRollingAichi International Arena
KabaddiRollingTokai Citizen Gymnasium
Karate (Kata/Kumite)RollingToyohashi Gymnasium
KurashRollingAichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall
Modern PentathlonRollingAnjo Sports Park
Mixed Martial ArtsRollingNagoya City Inae Sports Center
PadelRollingNagoya City Higashi Sports Center
RowingRollingNagaragawa International Regatta Course (Gifu)
Rugby SevensRollingNagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field
SailingSep 26 – Oct 3Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor
SepaktakrawRollingNagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium
Shooting (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun)RollingAichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery
SkateboardingRollingAichi Sky Expo
Soft TennisRollingTo be announced
Sport ClimbingRollingNagoya International Exhibition Hall (Portmesse Nagoya)
SquashRollingTo be announced
SurfingRollingPacific Long Beach, Tahara
Table TennisRollingSKY HALL TOYOTA
Taekwondo (Kyorugi/Virtual)RollingNagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena
Taekwondo (Poomsae)RollingToyohashi Gymnasium
TennisRollingNagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center
TeqballRollingNagoya City Higashi Sports Center
TriathlonRollingGamagori City Triathlon Venue
VolleyballRollingOkazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium
Beach VolleyballRollingHekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court
WeightliftingRollingPark Arena Komaki
Wrestling (Freestyle/Greco-Roman)RollingNagoya City Inae Sports Center
Wushu (Taolu/Sanda)RollingAichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall

Source: Official AINAGOC Session Schedule, Version 5 (as of 6 July 2026), aichi-nagoya2026.org. Venues confirmed; most sport dates pending release and subject to change.

Day-by-Day Schedule (Sep 10 – Oct 4, 2026)

Each day has its own schedule below. Only sports with officially confirmed dates are listed by name; on every day, additional sports will be in progress with fixtures released on a rolling basis by AINAGOC.

September 10 (Thu) — Pre-Games

Basketball is the only sport on the opening day of competition, nine days before the ceremony.

SportStatusVenue
BasketballGroup stage — competition beginsAichi International Arena

September 11–18 — Pre-Games

Basketball continues, with other early sports (including football) phasing in. Exact daily fixtures are released on a rolling basis.

SportStatusVenue
Basketball + other early sportsGroup / early stages — dates rollingAichi International Arena & various

September 19 (Sat) — Day 1 · Opening Ceremony

SportStatusVenue
Opening Ceremony18:00–20:00 JSTPaloma Mizuho Stadium
Other sportsIn progress — dates rollingVarious

September 20 (Sun) — Day 2

Four flagship sports get underway.

SportStatusVenue
Artistic GymnasticsBeginsNagoya Gen. Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall)
Athletics (Track & Field)BeginsPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingBegins*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonIn progress*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 21 (Mon) — Day 3

SportStatusVenue
Artistic GymnasticsCompetitionRainbow Hall
Athletics (Track & Field)CompetitionPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingCompetition*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonCompetition*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 22 (Tue) — Day 4

SportStatusVenue
Artistic GymnasticsCompetitionRainbow Hall
Athletics (Track & Field)CompetitionPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingCompetition*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonCompetition*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 23 (Wed) — Day 5

SportStatusVenue
Artistic GymnasticsCompetitionRainbow Hall
Athletics (Track & Field)CompetitionPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingCompetition*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonCompetition*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 24 (Thu) — Day 6

SportStatusVenue
Artistic GymnasticsFinal day (14 golds total)Rainbow Hall
Athletics (Track & Field)CompetitionPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingCompetition*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonCompetition*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 25 (Fri) — Day 7

SportStatusVenue
Athletics (Track & Field)Final dayPaloma Mizuho Stadium
SwimmingFinal sessions*Tokyo Aquatics Centre
BadmintonCompetition*Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium

September 26 (Sat) — Day 8 · Marathon Weekend

SportStatusVenue
AthleticsMarathonMizuho Stadium (start/finish) + Nagoya loop
SailingBeginsKaiyoh Yacht Harbor

September 27 (Sun) — Day 9 · Marathon Weekend

SportStatusVenue
AthleticsMarathonMizuho Stadium + Nagoya loop
SailingCompetitionKaiyoh Yacht Harbor

September 28 – October 2 — Days 10–14

SportStatusVenue
SailingCompetition (through Oct 3)Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor
Other sportsFinals week — dates rollingVarious

October 3 (Sat) — Day 15

SportStatusVenue
SailingFinal day (14 golds)Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor
Other sportsFinals — dates rollingVarious

October 4 (Sun) — Day 16 · Closing Ceremony

SportStatusVenue
Closing CeremonyEveningPaloma Mizuho Stadium

*Swimming and badminton daily timetables are published by AINAGOC; day-level detail follows the official session grid and should be reconfirmed. All other sports’ fixtures are released on a rolling basis.

How to Watch (India)

  • TV: Live on the Sony Sports Network channels, with multi-language coverage across India and the wider subcontinent.
  • Streaming: Live on Sony LIV.
  • Free-to-watch on-site: In Nagoya, the marathon and race walk run on public city routes with no ticket required.
  • Tickets: Sold on the official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 ticketing site on a first-come, first-served basis. A free Supporter ID (open to overseas buyers) is required. Most events cap at 12 tickets per account; the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are capped at 6 and sell fastest.

India Watch — Best Medal Hopes

India arrives off its best-ever Asian Games showing (107 medals in Hangzhou 2022). Strongest 2026 prospects and their venues:

SportWhy it matters for IndiaVenue
Cricket (T20)Men’s & women’s medal chances (both play at Korogi)Korogi Athletic Park
HockeyTraditional men’s & women’s medal targetGifu Prefectural Green Stadium
KabaddiHistorically India’s most dominant Asian Games sportTokai Citizen Gymnasium
WrestlingDeep medal pool across freestyle & Greco-RomanNagoya City Inae Sports Center
ArcheryRising force, especially in compoundNagoya City Mizuho Park
BadmintonTeam & individual chancesIchinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium
AthleticsTrack & field Sep 20–25; marathon Sep 26–27Paloma Mizuho Stadium
Boxing & ShootingConsistent Indian medal producersNishio Gym / Aichi Shooting Gallery

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.

NationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Afghanistan0000
Bahrain0000
Bangladesh0000
Bhutan0000
Brunei Darussalam0000
Cambodia0000
China0000
Chinese Taipei0000
DPR Korea0000
Hong Kong, China0000
India0000
Indonesia0000
Iran0000
Iraq0000
Japan0000
Jordan0000
Kazakhstan0000
Kuwait0000
Kyrgyzstan0000
Laos0000
Lebanon0000
Macau, China0000
Malaysia0000
Maldives0000
Mongolia0000
Myanmar0000
Nepal0000
Oman0000
Pakistan0000
Palestine0000
Philippines0000
Qatar0000
Saudi Arabia0000
Singapore0000
South Korea0000
Sri Lanka0000
Syria0000
Tajikistan0000
Thailand0000
Timor-Leste0000
Turkmenistan0000
United Arab Emirates0000
Uzbekistan0000
Vietnam0000
Yemen0000

Source: Olympic Council of Asia, oca.asia.

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? The programme was expanded from 41 to 43 sports (across 53 venues) after teqball and padel were added, with more than 460 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 and surfing.

When does cricket play? Cricket (T20) is staged at Korogi Athletic Park as a combined men’s and women’s event. AINAGOC has not yet published the exact match dates — check the official daily schedule closer to the Games.

Which sports have confirmed dates so far? AINAGOC has released firm dates for artistic gymnastics (Sep 20–24), athletics track & field (Sep 20–25), the marathon (Sep 26–27), swimming, badminton and sailing (Sep 26 – Oct 3). Other sports have confirmed venues and session times, with exact dates rolling out over time.

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 2022.

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 due to coordination with sports federations. This guide reflects 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 Session Schedule Ver. 5 (6 July 2026) and AINAGOC daily timetables. Venues confirmed; most sport dates are released on a rolling basis and are subject to change. Last updated for iSportsLeague.

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