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. 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. Asian Games 2026 Aichi–Nagoya, Japan 20TH ASIAN GAMES · AICHI–NAGOYA, JAPAN The Continent Competes, Live. Asian Games 2026 is underway. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games officially run from September 19 to October 4, but competition has already begun, with men’s basketball starting on September 10. Follow today’s schedule, live results, medal tally and the latest Asian Games updates here. Opening Ceremony Asian Games 2026 Schedule Asian Games 2026 Schedule Daily competition schedule and event updates 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. 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). Latest Asian Games 2026 News September 19 : The Games are formally opened tonight with the Opening Ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (18:00 JST). On the field of play, handball joins the programme and teqball reaches its medal stage. September 18 : Japan booked a place in the men’s basketball final, beating China 97–77, and will meet Korea, who defeated Iran 77–51. The women’s T20 cricket quarter-finals were completed — India edged hosts Japan and Sri Lanka beat Malaysia — while the field hockey pool stage opened in Gifu. September 17 : The women’s basketball group stage began, and the women’s T20 cricket quarter-finals got under way at Korogi Athletic Park (Bangladesh vs China, Pakistan vs Thailand). September 16 : The men’s basketball quarter-finals were played as the indoor volleyball preliminary round joined the pre-ceremony schedule. September 15: The men’s football tournament got underway, opening the 15-team competition across venues in Osaka, Toyota, Nagoya and Kariya. The men’s competition, consisting of 15 teams due to the withdrawal of Iraq, runs from 15 September to 3 October. With four days still to go until the opening ceremony, basketball, football and the torch relay all continued in the build-up. Olympics September 14: The women’s football tournament kicked off, the first event on the football programme. The 12-team women’s competition runs from 14 September to 2 October across Fukuroi, Osaka, Gifu and Kariya, with hosts Japan entering as defending champions after their gold-medal win in Hangzhou. Wikipedia September 13: The men’s basketball Group Phase continued as teams pushed for knockout qualification, with the wider Games gathering momentum ahead of the September 19 opening ceremony. September 12: Men’s basketball continues with four Group Phase games. September 11: India’s athletics team received a late change, with Hangzhou gold medallist Annu Rani missing the squad after falling short of the required qualification mark. Avinash Sable secured his place in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase. September 9: Nagoya authorities said the Asian Games schedule would remain on track after heavy rain and flooding temporarily affected athletes and officials. 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. Convert to your time zone (evening tip, 19:00 JST) 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. 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. Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally 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 Today at the Asian Games 2026 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 19 September 2026 for iSportsLeague. About The Author 32年ぶりの金へ——侍ジャパン社会人代表、地元・愛知で頂点に挑む【アジア競技大会2026・野球】 アジア最大のスポーツの祭典が、いま日本を舞台に動いている。「第20回アジア競技大会（愛知・名古屋2026）」は2026年9月19日から10月4日まで、愛知県と名古屋を中心に開かれており、名古屋は1958年の東京、1994年の広島に続く3番目の日本開催都市となった。そのなかでも、野球ファンの視線が熱を帯びているのが男子野球競技だ。野球は2026年9月21日から27日まで、愛知県の豊橋市および岡崎市で行われる。 日本にとっては特別な大会である。1994年の広島大会以来、実に32年ぶりの日本開催であり、同時に32年ぶりの金メダルを狙う戦いでもある。舞台は整った。あとは、社会人のプライドを背負った侍たちがどこまで走れるかだ。 「社会人だけ」で編成された侍ジャパン まず押さえておきたいのが、今回のチーム構成である。アジア競技大会の野球日本代表には、プロ野球（NPB）やメジャーリーグ（MLB）からの選手招集はなく、社会人野球の選手だけでチームが編成されている。いわゆる「侍ジャパン社会人代表」だ。トヨタ自動車やENEOS、日本生命といった企業チームで鍛え上げた24人が、日の丸を背負う。 指揮を執るのは川口朋保監督。玉野武知、山田幸二郎、加藤徹の各コーチが脇を固める。チームは9月15日から神奈川県内で直前合宿を張り、17日と18日にはオープン戦をこなして開幕に備えた。川口監督が直前合宿を1日前倒ししてまで重視したのが、チームワークの醸成だった。所属チームがバラバラの社会人代表にとって、「このメンバーでやるぞ」という意思統一こそが、短期決戦を勝ち抜く土台になる。 なお、開幕直前にはアクシデントもあった。日本野球連盟は9月11日、松田賢大投手（バイタルネット）がコンディション不良で欠場し、谷脇弘起投手（日本生命）が代わってメンバー入りすると発表している。 注目のメンバー——甲子園優勝経験者とプロ注目の逸材が集結 24人の顔ぶれには、アマチュア球界の第一線で活躍する実力者がずらりと並ぶ。 打線の中心と目されるのが、恵まれた体格から長打を放つ大型スラッガー・藤澤涼介（東京ガス）だ。長打力に確かなコンタクト能力と走力を兼ね備え、中軸としての一発が期待される。そして大阪桐蔭時代に春夏連覇を経験した山田健太（日本生命）、東邦で選抜制覇を成し遂げた熊田任洋（トヨタ自動車）といった甲子園の頂点を知る内野陣が中軸を支える。 チームをまとめるのは主将の逢澤崚介（トヨタ自動車）。左の強打者で、明大出身の攻守の柱だ。投手陣では、30歳のベテラン右腕・嘉陽宗一郎（トヨタ自動車、亜大出身）が経験で引っ張り、快速左腕の樋口新（王子）が先発の軸となる。捕手には辻本勇樹（NTT西日本）や有馬諒（ENEOS）が控え、巧みなリードで強打のライバルを迎え撃つ。 そのほか、昨夏の都市対抗で若獅子賞に輝いた走攻守三拍子そろう柴崎聖人（王子）ら、一打で試合の流れを変えられる選手が名を連ねる。「大人の真剣勝負」を体現する、まさに社会人野球の精鋭たちだ。 出場チームとグループ分け 今大会に出場するのは、アジアの8チーム。オープニングラウンドは4チームずつ2つのグループに分かれて争われる。 大会最大の優勝候補は、なんといっても韓国だ。前回大会（2022年・杭州、新型コロナの影響で2023年に開催）まで4連覇を達成しており、アジア競技大会の野球では史上最多となる通算6個の金メダルを誇る。グループBでは、その韓国と、2006年ドーハ大会を制した実力国チャイニーズ・タイペイが同居し、初戦から潰し合う「死のグループ」の様相を呈している。 一方の日本が入ったグループAは、比較的力の差がある組み合わせ。初戦の中国は近年着実に力をつけているものの、アジア大会の野球ではこれまでメダルに手が届いておらず、実に7大会連続で4位に終わっている。フィリピン、パレスチナを含め、日本としてはまず確実に勝ち星を積み上げ、上位でスーパーラウンドに進みたいところだ。 大会方式は、各グループの上位2チーム（計4チーム）がスーパーラウンドに進出。スーパーラウンドではグループAの上位2チームとグループBの上位2チームが対戦し、その成績上位2チームが決勝、残る2チームが3位決定戦に回る。 試合日程——日本は3日連続でオープニングラウンドへ 野球競技の日程は、大きく2つのブロックに分かれている。オープニングラウンドが9月21日（月）〜23日（水）、スーパーラウンドおよび順位決定戦が9月25日（金）〜27日（日）だ。日本はシルバーウィークの連休中に、3日連続でオープニングラウンド3試合を戦う。 日本代表（侍ジャパン社会人代表）の日程は以下の通り。 […] Kabaddi returns to the Asian Games for a ninth straight edition at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and this time the sport arrives […]