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.
Last updated: Thursday, 10 September 2026 (fixtures for 10–14 September now posted; results follow after each game).
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 is already underway (from 10 Sep), but the preliminary rounds award no medals — the first medal day of the Games is 20 September, which is also the men’s basketball final. For reference, the Philippines won 18 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 12 bronze) at Hangzhou 2023.
Team Philippines — Fixtures & Results (10–14 September)
Times shown as JST (local Japan time) / PH (Manila). Japan is 1 hour ahead of the Philippines (JST = UTC+9, PH = UTC+8). Basketball venue: Aichi International Arena, Nagoya.
| Date | Sport | Match | Tip-off (JST / PH) | Status / Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep | Basketball – Men (Group C) | Philippines vs Bahrain | 13:00 / 12:00 nn | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Basketball – Men (Group C) | Kazakhstan vs Philippines | 19:00 / 18:00 | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Mon, 14 Sep | Basketball – Men (Group C) | China vs Philippines | 13:00 / 12:00 nn | ⏳ Upcoming |
Results for each match will be filled in here as they happen.
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) |
| Headline act | Gilas Pilipinas — defending basketball champions |
| Watch in PH | Cignal — all Cignal platforms (incl. One Sports) |
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. Coach Tim Cone brings a largely PBA-based squad to Nagoya.
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.
👉 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 (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 |
Gilas Pilipinas — confirmed basketball fixtures
The basketball (5×5) draw is confirmed. Gilas Pilipinas (men) are in Group C with China, Bahrain and Kazakhstan; the women are in Group B with Japan, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, China. Men’s final is Sep 20; women’s final is Sep 26. Note: Philippine times are 1 hour behind the JST times listed below.
Men’s group games (Group C):
| Date | Match | Tip-off (JST) | PH time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | Philippines vs Bahrain | 13:00 | 12:00 nn |
| Sep 12 | Kazakhstan vs Philippines | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Sep 14 | China vs Philippines | 13:00 | 12:00 nn |
| Sep 16 | Quarter-finals | — | — |
| Sep 18 | Semi-finals | — | — |
| Sep 20 | Final / 3rd-place | — | — |
Women’s group games (Group B):
| Date | Match | Tip-off (JST) | PH time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | Philippines vs Kazakhstan | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Sep 20 | Hong Kong, China vs Philippines | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| Sep 22 | Japan vs Philippines | 13:00 | 12:00 nn |
| Sep 24 | Quarter-finals | — | — |
| Sep 25 | Semi-finals | — | — |
| Sep 26 | Final / 3rd-place | — | — |
Other key confirmed dates
- Athletics (track & field): Sep 20–25
- Boxing: Sep 21 onwards (session schedule confirmed)
- 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 cross-checked against Philippine media. Rows marked “Upcoming” have not yet been played and will be updated with results. Dates, squads and broadcast details subject to change; reconfirm on official sources.
