The Asian Games 2026 Schedule is the official competition calendar for the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Games will bring athletes from across Asia together for competition in 43 sports and 469 events.
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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.
This guide covers the Asian Games 2026 schedule, dates, sports, venues, competition periods, major events, cricket, football, hockey, athletics, swimming, medal events and information for following the Games from different countries and time zones.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Competition begins — Basketball (nine days before the Opening Ceremony) |
| September 10–18, 2026 | September 10–18, 2026 |
| September 19, 2026 | Opening Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium, 18:00 JST |
| September 20, 2026 | Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming & Badminton begin |
| September 24, 2026 | Artistic Gymnastics final (14 golds) · biggest medal day (48 golds) |
| September 25, 2026 | Athletics (track & field) final |
| September 26, 2026 | Marathon |
| September 26 – October 3, 2026 | Sailing |
| October 4, 2026 | Closing Ceremony — Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
Related coverage
- India at Asian Games 2026 — schedule, squad & medal tracker
- India Squad for Asian Games 2026 — full players list
- Asian Games 2026 Cricket — format, teams & India’s title defence
- Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming & TV — how to watch
- Country hubs: Philippines · Nepal · Indonesia
Asian Games 2026 Schedule
A full provisional day-by-day calendar is now available (below). Venues are confirmed, and gold-medal counts per sport are set; a handful of exact session times are still being finalised by AINAGOC and may change without notice. All times local (JST, UTC+9). Reconfirm on the official site before travelling.
Asian Games Schedule 2026 — Day-by-Day Grid
All times and dates use Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
● = Competition day · number = gold medals decided that day · OC = Opening Ceremony · CC = Closing Ceremony Columns 10–30 = September, 1–4 = October. All dates are in 2026. Based on the sourced day-by-day calendar (per Wikipedia / official AINAGOC daily schedule).
| September/October | September | October | Events | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Thu | 11 Fri | 12 Sat | 13 Sun | 14 Mon | 15 Tue | 16 Wed | 17 Thu | 18 Fri | 19 Sat | 20 Sun | 21 Mon | 22 Tue | 23 Wed | 24 Thu | 25 Fri | 26 Sat | 27 Sun | 28 Mon | 29 Tue | 30 Wed | 1 Thu | 2 Fri | 3 Sat | 4 Sun | |||
| Ceremonies | OC | CC | —N/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aquatics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Artistic swimming | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diving | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Swimming | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 41 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Water polo | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Archery | ● | ● | ● | ● | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Athletics | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Badminton | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | 5 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Baseball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baseball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Softball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basketball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basketball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3×3 Basketball | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxing | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 11 | 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Breaking | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canoeing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Slalom | ● | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sprint | ● | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Combat sports | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ju-jitsu | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kurash | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts | ● | ● | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cricket | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Cycling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BMX | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mountain biking | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Road cycling | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track cycling | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equestrian | ● | ● | 2 | 1 | ● | 1 | 1 | ● | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Esports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fencing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Field hockey | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Football | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Golf | ● | ● | ● | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Artistic | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhythmic | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trampolining | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Judo | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kabaddi | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Karate | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modern pentathlon | ● | ● | ● | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Padel | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rowing | ● | ● | ● | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby sevens | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sailing | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sepak takraw | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | ● | ● | 2 | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Shooting | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ● | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 28 | ||||||||||||||
| Skateboarding | ● | 2 | ● | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport climbing | ● | 2 | 2 | ● | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Squash | ● | ● | ● | ● | 3 | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Surfing | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Table tennis | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | ● | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Taekwondo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taekwondo | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virtual taekwondo | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennis | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Soft tennis | ● | 2 | 1 | ● | 2 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teqball | ● | ● | ● | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triathlon | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volleyball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beach volleyball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Indoor volleyball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Weightlifting | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wushu | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Daily medal events | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 18 | 25 | 37 | 48 | 37 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 51 | 47 | 2 | 469 | |
| Cumulative total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 49 | 74 | 111 | 159 | 196 | 219 | 249 | 275 | 309 | 340 | 369 | 420 | 467 | 469 | ||
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
| Sport | Dates (2026) | Venue | Gold Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | Sep 19 (18:00) | Paloma Mizuho Stadium | — |
| Artistic Gymnastics | Sep 20 – 24 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) | 14 |
| Athletics (Track & Field) | Sep 20 – 25 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium | 48† |
| Swimming | Sep 20 – 25 | Tokyo Aquatics Centre | 41 |
| Badminton | Sep 20 – 29 | Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium | 7 |
| Athletics (Marathon) | Sep 26 | Mizuho Stadium (start/finish) + Nagoya loop | 2 |
| Sailing | Sep 26 – Oct 3 | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor | 14 |
| Closing Ceremony | Oct 4 | Paloma Mizuho Stadium | — |
†Athletics totals 50 golds across track & field, marathon and race walk. Session times are provisional and should be reconfirmed on the official schedule.
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 | Rolling | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Artistic Swimming | 2 | Rolling | ToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial, Hamamatsu (Shizuoka) |
| Water Polo | 2 | Rolling | Nagoya City General Gymnasium [Rainbow Pool], Nagoya |
| Archery (Recurve/Compound) | 10 | Rolling | Nagoya City Mizuho Park |
| Athletics (Track & Field) | 48† | Sep 20 – 25 | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium |
| Athletics (Marathon) | 2 | Sep 26 | Mizuho Stadium + Nagoya city loop |
| Athletics (Race Walk) | † | Rolling | Aichi Pref. Government Office / Nagoya civic halls loop |
| Badminton | 7 | Sep 20 – 29 | Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium |
| Baseball | 1 | Rolling | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park & Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadiums |
| Softball | 1 | Rolling | 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 | Rolling | Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue |
| Boxing | 11 | From Sep 21 | Nishio Gymnasium |
| Breaking | 2 | Rolling | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Canoe/Kayak — Sprint | 12 | Rolling | Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course |
| Canoe/Kayak — Slalom | 6 | Rolling | Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course |
| Cricket (T20) — Men’s & Women’s | 2 | Rolling | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Cycling — Road | 4 | Rolling | Shinshiro Cycling Road Course |
| Cycling — Mountain Bike | 2 | Rolling | Obata Ryokuchi Park |
| Cycling — BMX (Racing & Freestyle) | 4 | Rolling | Nagoya Velodrome BMX Race Course / Aichi Sky Expo |
| Cycling — Track | 12 | Rolling | Izu Velodrome (Izu, Shizuoka) |
| Equestrian (Jumping/Dressage/Eventing) | 7 | Rolling | Equestrian Park, Tokyo |
| Esports | 11 | Rolling | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Fencing (Foil/Épée/Sabre) | 12 | Rolling | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Football | 2 | Rolling (before OC) | TOYOTA Stadium; Nagoya Minato; Wave Stadium Kariya; Gifu Nagaragawa; Shizuoka Ecopa; Nagai Stadium (Osaka) |
| Golf | 4 | Rolling | Kasugai Country Club East Course |
| Gymnastics — Artistic | 14 | Sep 20 – 24 | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Gymnastics — Rhythmic | 2 | Rolling | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Gymnastics — Trampoline | 2 | Rolling | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| Handball | 2 | Sep 20 – 29 | Kasugai City Gymnasium & ENTRIO (Inazawa) |
| Hockey | 2 | Rolling | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium (Kakamigahara, Gifu) |
| Jiu-Jitsu | 8 | Rolling | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Judo | 15 | Rolling | Aichi International Arena |
| Kabaddi | 2 | Rolling | Tokai Citizen Gymnasium |
| Karate (Kata/Kumite) | 15 | Rolling | Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Kurash | 6 | Rolling | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Modern Pentathlon | 4 | Rolling | Anjo Sports Park |
| Mixed Martial Arts | 6 | Rolling | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Rowing | 14 | Rolling | Nagaragawa International Regatta Course (Aisai, Aichi & Kaizu, Gifu) |
| Rugby Sevens | 2 | Rolling | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field |
| Sailing | 14 | Sep 26 – Oct 3 | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| Sepaktakraw | 6 | Rolling | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium |
| Shooting (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) | 28 | Rolling | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery |
| Skateboarding | 4 | Rolling | Aichi Sky Expo |
| Soft Tennis | 5 | Rolling | Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center |
| Sport Climbing | 6 | Rolling | Nagoya International Exhibition Hall [Portmesse Nagoya], Exhibition Hall 1 |
| Squash | 5 | Rolling | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Surfing | 2 | Rolling | Pacific Long Beach, Tahara |
| Table Tennis | 7 | Rolling | SKY HALL TOYOTA |
| Taekwondo (Kyorugi + Virtual) | 11 | Rolling | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Taekwondo (Poomsae) | incl. | Rolling | Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Tennis | 5 | Rolling | Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center |
| Triathlon | 3 | Rolling | Gamagori City Triathlon Venue |
| Volleyball (Indoor) | 2 | Rolling | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium |
| Beach Volleyball | 2 | Rolling | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| Weightlifting | 16 | Rolling | Park Arena Komaki |
| Wrestling (Freestyle/Greco-Roman) | 18 | Rolling | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Wushu (Taolu/Sanda) | 15 | Rolling | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
†Athletics is 50 golds total across track & field, marathon and race walk. Total programme: 462 gold events across 43 sports (padel and teqball are not on the official programme). 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 (India)
- TV: Live on the Sony Sports Network channels, with multi-language coverage across India and the wider subcontinent.
- Streaming: Live on Sony LIV. (Full details: Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming & TV.)
- 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 2023). For the full India guide, see our India at Asian Games 2026 hub and Asian Games 2026 Cricket preview. Strongest 2026 prospects and their venues:
| Sport | Why it matters for India | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket (T20) | Men’s & women’s medal chances (both play at Korogi) | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Hockey | Traditional men’s & women’s medal target | Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium |
| Kabaddi | Historically India’s most dominant Asian Games sport | Tokai Citizen Gymnasium |
| Wrestling | Deep medal pool across freestyle & Greco-Roman (18 golds) | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Archery | Rising force, especially in compound | Nagoya City Mizuho Park |
| Badminton | Team & individual chances | Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium |
| Athletics | Track & field Sep 20–25; marathon Sep 26 | Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
| Boxing & Shooting | Consistent Indian medal producers (28 shooting golds) | Nishio 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.
| Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DPR Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong, China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Macau, China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maldives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myanmar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palestine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philippines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Singapore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Syria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thailand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timor-Leste | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yemen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Olympic Council of Asia, oca.asia. (A 46th delegation — a refugee team — may also take part.)
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 as the Games approach.
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.
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.
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 462 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 20–25), 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 for iSportsLeague.
