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. 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. 20TH ASIAN GAMES · AICHI–NAGOYA, JAPAN The Continent Competes, Live. Isportsleague’s coverage hub for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 — running September 19 to October 4. Opening Ceremony 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). 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. 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. Asian Games 2026 Schedule Today at the Asian Games — Thursday, September 10 Day 1. Competition opens nine days before the ceremony with the men’s basketball preliminary round at Aichi International Arena, Nagoya. No medals are decided today. Defending champions the Philippines (Group C) begin tomorrow. Men’s Basketball — Preliminary Round Venue: Aichi International Arena, Nagoya · All times JST (UTC+9) *13:00 tip-off to be reconfirmed on the official schedule; the other three are confirmed. Convert to your time zone (evening tip, 19:00 JST) Group A: Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Group B: Iran, Qatar, Jordan, Chinese Taipei Group C: Philippines, China, Bahrain, Kazakhstan (begin Sep 11) Format: 12 teams, three groups of four. Top two from each group plus the two best third-placed teams reach the quarter-finals (Sep 16); semi-finals Sep 18; bronze & gold medal games Sep 20. 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). Asian Games 2026 — Gold Medals by Day 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. †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. 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. 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 — 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. Source: Olympic Council of Asia, oca.asia. (A 46th delegation — a refugee team — may also take part.) 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. 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) . Asian Games 2026 Esports: Schedule, Games, Teams & How to Watch — all 11 titles, the schedule and qualified nations Sport Spotlights 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 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 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 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 for iSportsLeague. 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