Team Philippines heads 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.
Team Philippines Medal Tracker — Asian Games 2026
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Live totals will update here once the Games begin. For reference, the Philippines won 18 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 12 bronze) at Hangzhou 2023.
Team Philippines in Action Today
| Date | Filipino events today |
|---|---|
| — | Fixtures will appear here once the Games begin. |
Philippines’ Medals So Far
Medals won by Filipino athletes will be listed here as they happen (🥇 gold · 🥈 silver · 🥉 bronze).
- No medals yet — the Games begin on 19 September 2026.
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) |
| Headline act | Gilas Pilipinas — defending basketball champions |
| Watch in PH | To be confirmed — check local listings |
Filipino stars to watch
(Final line-ups depend on federation selection, but these are the marquee names and sports Filipino fans will be tracking.)
- Gilas Pilipinas (basketball) — the men’s team topped the Asiad in 2023 for the first time in 61 years and returns as defending champions. The single biggest draw for Filipino fans.
- EJ Obiena (athletics – pole vault) — world-class vaulter and 2023 gold medallist who set an Asian Games record; a genuine medal favourite.
- Carlos Yulo (gymnastics) — the Philippines’ Olympic champion and one of the most-followed Filipino athletes in the world.
- Alex Eala (tennis) — the rising WTA talent and 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, carrying big expectations.
- Jiu-jitsu — the Philippines struck double gold in 2023 and remains a strong medal sport.
- Boxing — a traditional Filipino medal-maker at every Asian Games.
Philippines’ strength sports
Where the Filipino medals came from in 2023, and where they’ll be contested in 2026 (most exact dates are being confirmed on a rolling basis).
| Sport | Philippines in 2023 | 2026 venue |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball (Gilas) | 🥇 Gold — champions | Aichi International Arena |
| Athletics (pole vault) | 🥇 Gold (EJ Obiena, Games record) | Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
| Jiu-Jitsu | 🥇🥇 Two golds (Ochoa, Ramirez) | 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 |
Key confirmed dates
Most Filipino sports have rolling dates, but these flagship windows are locked in:
- Basketball: opens the Games on Sep 10 — Gilas in action early
- Athletics (track & field): Sep 20–25
- Sailing: Sep 26 – Oct 3
<!– UPDATE: add basketball knockout, jiu-jitsu, boxing, gymnastics dates as confirmed. –>
Full sport-by-sport dates are on our Asian Games 2026 Schedule page.
How to watch Team Philippines
- Broadcaster: The Philippine TV and streaming rights holder for Aichi–Nagoya 2026 is to be confirmed — we’ll update this section as soon as it’s announced. Check local listings closer to the Games.
- Time difference: Japan and the Philippines share the same time zone (both UTC+9), so listed session times are local for Filipino viewers too — no conversion needed.
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 — meaning Gilas Pilipinas could be in action 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? The Philippine broadcaster is yet to be confirmed. We’ll update this page as soon as the TV and streaming details are announced.
What time are the events in Philippine time? Japan and the Philippines are in the same time zone (UTC+9), so local session times apply directly — no conversion needed.
Compiled from official AINAGOC information and Asian Games records. Dates, squads and broadcast details are subject to change; reconfirm on official sources.
