{"content_id":"waopuq1fru","slug":"2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-korea-schedule-broadcast","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"knowledge_base","category_name":"Knowledge Base","title":"2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Schedule and TV","summary":"The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4. South Korean event times are the same as local time in Japan, and the latest announcements from the organizing committee and broadcasters should be cross-checked for sport-specific schedules and domestic TV coverage.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The opening ceremony is scheduled for September 19, 2026, and the closing ceremony for October 4.","Some sports begin before the opening ceremony, so relying only on September 19 could cause you to miss events.","South Korea and Japan both use UTC+9, so local event times are the same as Korea time.","South Korea’s national baseball team has been placed in Group B, and the group-stage schedule lists games beginning September 21.","Regardless of promotional content from KBS and MBC, the actual broadcast channels should be confirmed again in the day’s programming schedule."],"content_markdown":"The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will open on September 19 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, and close on October 4. Some events will begin before the opening ceremony. There is no time difference between South Korea and Japan, so local event times are the same as Korea Standard Time.\n\nAs of September 10, 2026\n\n## Key Games Information\n\nThe Games will run for 16 days based on the dates of the opening and closing ceremonies. Venues are spread across multiple locations in Aichi Prefecture, not only Nagoya. The start date for each sport may differ from the date of the opening ceremony.\n\n| Item | Confirmed Information |\n|---|---|\n| Event name | 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games |\n| Host region | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan |\n| Opening ceremony | September 19, 2026 |\n| Closing ceremony | October 4, 2026 |\n| Pre-opening events | Some sports begin before September 19 |\n| Time difference from South Korea | None; both countries are UTC+9 |\n| South Korean baseball team | Listed in Group B |\n| Start of Group B baseball schedule | September 21, 2026, according to the published schedule |\n| Domestic broadcast information | Official KBS and MBC schedules and digital services |\n| Schedule change information | Official Games organizing committee website |\n\n## Overview of South Korea's Event Schedule\n\nSouth Korea's full schedule must be checked by separating the preliminary and final rounds for each sport. Relying on a single comprehensive schedule makes it easy to overlook individual events. Times may also change after participating athletes and matchups have been determined.\n\nSome team sports may hold matches before the opening ceremony. Therefore, schedule checks should begin before September 19. Additional events may also be added depending on qualification for the finals.\n\nFor accuracy, cross-check each sport's schedule in the following order.\n\n1. Check the sport and event date on the organizing committee's schedule.\n2. Check the South Korean team's matchups or participant list.\n3. Read the listed time directly as Korea Standard Time.\n4. Confirm the broadcast channel again on the broadcaster's schedule.\n5. Check the organizing committee's results page on the day of the event.\n\n## Scope of Information to Check by Sport\n\nThe currently available information is not enough to confirm the start times of every South Korean event. Schedules after the group stage may vary depending on match results. The organizing committee's latest schedule also takes precedence for venues and individual sessions.\n\n| Sport or Category | Currently Confirmed Information | Additional Details to Check |\n|---|---|---|\n| Baseball | South Korea is listed in Group B | All opposing countries, match times, and venues |\n| Baseball Group B | The schedule lists games beginning September 21 | South Korea's first opponent and broadcast channel |\n| Esports | Event schedules and national team rosters must be checked separately | Specific events, matchups, and session times |\n| Pre-opening sports | Some events begin before September 19 | Relevant sports and whether South Korea is participating |\n| Finals | Participation depends on preliminary-round results | Confirmed matchups and broadcast schedules |\n\nPublished sport documents also include information on esports events such as League of Legends. However, a sport's inclusion does not mean that South Korea's event times have been confirmed. The national team roster and bracket must be checked together.\n\n## Baseball Groups and Tournament Format\n\nThe South Korean national baseball team is listed in Group B. Taiwan has also been announced as part of the same group. The full list of participating countries and final matchups must be cross-checked against the organizing committee's event schedule.\n\nBaseball begins with the group stage. Qualification for later stages depends on the group-stage results. Head-to-head records and ranking criteria are governed by the competition rules.\n\nThe first game date currently shown on the Group B schedule is September 21, 2026. This should not be assumed to be South Korea's first game. The opponent and start time must also be checked in the schedule for each game.\n\nThe official bracket also takes precedence over sport summaries for venue names. Even within the same sport, venues may vary by date. Travel plans should be checked against the venue addresses as well.\n\n## Highlights to Watch\n\nThe first point to watch is the events that begin before the opening ceremony. The opening day of the Games and the first day of competition are not the same concept. Advance schedules need to be checked, particularly for team sports.\n\nThe second is the Group B baseball standings race. South Korea's schedule for the next stage may vary depending on its group-stage results. Setting an unconfirmed finals time in advance can cause confusion.\n\nThe third is the event-by-event scheduling for esports. Even within one event, competition sessions may be divided among several time slots. The sessions involving the national team may differ from the broadcast of the overall competition.\n\nThe fourth is broadcast delays and channel changes. If several South Korean events overlap on the same day, they may be divided between TV and digital coverage. Recorded broadcasts must also be distinguished from live broadcasts.\n\n## Why No Conversion to Korea Standard Time Is Needed\n\nEvent times in South Korea and Aichi-Nagoya are identical. Korea Standard Time and Japan Standard Time are both UTC+9. Neither country observes daylight saving time during the Games.\n\nFor example, if the official schedule lists an event at 7:00 p.m., it will also be at 7:00 p.m. in South Korea. The date will not shift to the previous or following day. The time-zone calculations commonly required for overseas competitions are unnecessary for these Games.\n\n| Official Schedule Listing | Time in South Korea |\n|---|---|\n| September 21, 10:00 a.m. | September 21, 10:00 a.m. |\n| September 21, 7:00 p.m. | September 21, 7:00 p.m. |\n| October 4, 8:00 p.m. | October 4, 8:00 p.m. |\n\nThis table provides examples of time-zone conversion. It does not indicate actual event times. Exact start times must be checked on the official schedule for each sport.\n\n## Comparison of Domestic Broadcast Viewing Options\n\nDomestic coverage must be checked against broadcasters' schedules. KBS and MBC have released official promotional content related to the Games. The release of promotional videos does not mean that every event will be broadcast live.\n\n| Source | Information Available | Notes |\n|---|---|---|\n| KBS TV schedule | Live and recorded broadcasts by channel | Programming may change on the day of the event |\n| Digital KBS | Online videos and information on major events | Some videos may be region-restricted |\n| MBC TV schedule | Programming on terrestrial and affiliated channels | Coverage of all sports must be checked separately |\n| MBC digital services | Information on online live streams and replays | Access requirements and available events may vary |\n| Organizing committee website | Schedules, venues, and results | Not a domestic video broadcasting service |\n\nSome unofficial schedules list NOW or SPOTV channel names. However, final programming for each channel must be checked on the service's official schedule. Domestic broadcasting rights cannot be determined from the organizing committee's event schedule alone.\n\nWhen checking broadcasts, compare the following items together.\n\n1. Check whether the coverage is live or recorded.\n2. Distinguish TV channel numbers from digital-only streams.\n3. Check whether only South Korean events are scheduled.\n4. Check login or paid-access requirements.\n5. Check again for change notices immediately before the event begins.\n\n## Standards for Checking Schedules and Results\n\nFirst, check the organizing committee's event schedule for each sport. Changes to matchups and venues may be reflected on the official website. Each broadcaster's schedule is the authoritative source for broadcast programming.\n\nNo quotable wording from the official rules is included in the confirmed announcements. The original text can be found on the detailed announcements page of the Games organizing committee. On the website, check the news and event schedule menus in order.\n\nReddit posts and fan community reactions can be useful for gauging interest. However, they are not suitable as evidence for confirming event schedules or broadcast channels. Schedules may also have changed since the posts were published.\n\n## Details Commonly Missed on Schedules\n\nIt may be incorrect to interpret the opening ceremony as the first event of the Games. Some sports begin before the opening ceremony. The first viewing date should be based on the start date of each sport.\n\nConverting the local time again is also unnecessary. The time in Aichi-Nagoya is the same as Korea Standard Time. Arbitrarily adding or subtracting an hour will produce the wrong time.\n\nCare should also be taken not to assume that the first date of the group stage is South Korea's first game. Another country in the same group may play first. The game number and participating countries must be checked together.\n\nBroadcasters' promotion of the Games should not be interpreted as a promise to cover every event. The scope of coverage for each sport is determined by the broadcast schedule. TV and digital services may also have different programming.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will open on September 19 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, and close on October 4. Some events will begin before the opening ceremony. There is no time difference between South Korea and Japan, so local event times are the same as Korea Standard Time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of September 10, 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#key-games-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"key-games-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eKey Games Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Games will run for 16 days based on the dates of the opening and closing ceremonies. Venues are spread across multiple locations in Aichi Prefecture, not only Nagoya. The start date for each sport may differ from the date of the opening ceremony.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfirmed Information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eEvent name\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003e2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eHost region\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eAichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eOpening ceremony\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eSeptember 19, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eClosing ceremony\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eOctober 4, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003ePre-opening events\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eSome sports begin before September 19\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eTime difference from South Korea\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eNone; both countries are UTC+9\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSouth Korean baseball team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eListed in Group B\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eStart of Group B baseball schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eSeptember 21, 2026, according to the published schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDomestic broadcast information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eOfficial KBS and MBC schedules and digital services\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSchedule change information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed Information\"\u003eOfficial Games organizing committee website\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#overview-of-south-koreas-event-schedule\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"overview-of-south-koreas-event-schedule\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eOverview of South Korea's Event Schedule\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Korea's full schedule must be checked by separating the preliminary and final rounds for each sport. Relying on a single comprehensive schedule makes it easy to overlook individual events. Times may also change after participating athletes and matchups have been determined.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome team sports may hold matches before the opening ceremony. Therefore, schedule checks should begin before September 19. Additional events may also be added depending on qualification for the finals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accuracy, cross-check each sport's schedule in the following order.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the sport and event date on the organizing committee's schedule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the South Korean team's matchups or participant list.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the listed time directly as Korea Standard Time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the broadcast channel again on the broadcaster's schedule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the organizing committee's results page on the day of the event.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#scope-of-information-to-check-by-sport\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"scope-of-information-to-check-by-sport\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eScope of Information to Check by Sport\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe currently available information is not enough to confirm the start times of every South Korean event. Schedules after the group stage may vary depending on match results. The organizing committee's latest schedule also takes precedence for venues and individual sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSport or Category\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrently Confirmed Information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdditional Details to Check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sport or Category\"\u003eBaseball\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Currently Confirmed Information\"\u003eSouth Korea is listed in Group B\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Additional Details to Check\"\u003eAll opposing countries, match times, and venues\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sport or Category\"\u003eBaseball Group B\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Currently Confirmed Information\"\u003eThe schedule lists games beginning September 21\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Additional Details to Check\"\u003eSouth Korea's first opponent and broadcast channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sport or Category\"\u003eEsports\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Currently Confirmed Information\"\u003eEvent schedules and national team rosters must be checked separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Additional Details to Check\"\u003eSpecific events, matchups, and session times\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sport or Category\"\u003ePre-opening sports\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Currently Confirmed Information\"\u003eSome events begin before September 19\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Additional Details to Check\"\u003eRelevant sports and whether South Korea is participating\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sport or Category\"\u003eFinals\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Currently Confirmed Information\"\u003eParticipation depends on preliminary-round results\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Additional Details to Check\"\u003eConfirmed matchups and broadcast schedules\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished sport documents also include information on esports events such as League of Legends. However, a sport's inclusion does not mean that South Korea's event times have been confirmed. The national team roster and bracket must be checked together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#baseball-groups-and-tournament-format\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"baseball-groups-and-tournament-format\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBaseball Groups and Tournament Format\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe South Korean national baseball team is listed in Group B. Taiwan has also been announced as part of the same group. The full list of participating countries and final matchups must be cross-checked against the organizing committee's event schedule.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaseball begins with the group stage. Qualification for later stages depends on the group-stage results. Head-to-head records and ranking criteria are governed by the competition rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first game date currently shown on the Group B schedule is September 21, 2026. This should not be assumed to be South Korea's first game. The opponent and start time must also be checked in the schedule for each game.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official bracket also takes precedence over sport summaries for venue names. Even within the same sport, venues may vary by date. Travel plans should be checked against the venue addresses as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#highlights-to-watch\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"highlights-to-watch\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHighlights to Watch\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first point to watch is the events that begin before the opening ceremony. The opening day of the Games and the first day of competition are not the same concept. Advance schedules need to be checked, particularly for team sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is the Group B baseball standings race. South Korea's schedule for the next stage may vary depending on its group-stage results. Setting an unconfirmed finals time in advance can cause confusion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third is the event-by-event scheduling for esports. Even within one event, competition sessions may be divided among several time slots. The sessions involving the national team may differ from the broadcast of the overall competition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth is broadcast delays and channel changes. If several South Korean events overlap on the same day, they may be divided between TV and digital coverage. Recorded broadcasts must also be distinguished from live broadcasts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#why-no-conversion-to-korea-standard-time-is-needed\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"why-no-conversion-to-korea-standard-time-is-needed\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhy No Conversion to Korea Standard Time Is Needed\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent times in South Korea and Aichi-Nagoya are identical. Korea Standard Time and Japan Standard Time are both UTC+9. Neither country observes daylight saving time during the Games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if the official schedule lists an event at 7:00 p.m., it will also be at 7:00 p.m. in South Korea. The date will not shift to the previous or following day. The time-zone calculations commonly required for overseas competitions are unnecessary for these Games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficial Schedule Listing\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime in South Korea\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official Schedule Listing\"\u003eSeptember 21, 10:00 a.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Time in South Korea\"\u003eSeptember 21, 10:00 a.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official Schedule Listing\"\u003eSeptember 21, 7:00 p.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Time in South Korea\"\u003eSeptember 21, 7:00 p.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official Schedule Listing\"\u003eOctober 4, 8:00 p.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Time in South Korea\"\u003eOctober 4, 8:00 p.m.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis table provides examples of time-zone conversion. It does not indicate actual event times. Exact start times must be checked on the official schedule for each sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparison-of-domestic-broadcast-viewing-options\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparison-of-domestic-broadcast-viewing-options\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparison of Domestic Broadcast Viewing Options\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic coverage must be checked against broadcasters' schedules. KBS and MBC have released official promotional content related to the Games. The release of promotional videos does not mean that every event will be broadcast live.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation Available\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eKBS TV schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information Available\"\u003eLive and recorded broadcasts by channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notes\"\u003eProgramming may change on the day of the event\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eDigital KBS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information Available\"\u003eOnline videos and information on major events\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notes\"\u003eSome videos may be region-restricted\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eMBC TV schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information Available\"\u003eProgramming on terrestrial and affiliated channels\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notes\"\u003eCoverage of all sports must be checked separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eMBC digital services\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information Available\"\u003eInformation on online live streams and replays\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notes\"\u003eAccess requirements and available events may vary\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eOrganizing committee website\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information Available\"\u003eSchedules, venues, and results\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notes\"\u003eNot a domestic video broadcasting service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome unofficial schedules list NOW or SPOTV channel names. However, final programming for each channel must be checked on the service's official schedule. Domestic broadcasting rights cannot be determined from the organizing committee's event schedule alone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen checking broadcasts, compare the following items together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether the coverage is live or recorded.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish TV channel numbers from digital-only streams.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether only South Korean events are scheduled.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck login or paid-access requirements.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck again for change notices immediately before the event begins.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#standards-for-checking-schedules-and-results\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"standards-for-checking-schedules-and-results\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStandards for Checking Schedules and Results\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, check the organizing committee's event schedule for each sport. Changes to matchups and venues may be reflected on the official website. Each broadcaster's schedule is the authoritative source for broadcast programming.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo quotable wording from the official rules is included in the confirmed announcements. The original text can be found on the detailed announcements page of the Games organizing committee. On the website, check the news and event schedule menus in order.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReddit posts and fan community reactions can be useful for gauging interest. However, they are not suitable as evidence for confirming event schedules or broadcast channels. Schedules may also have changed since the posts were published.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#details-commonly-missed-on-schedules\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"details-commonly-missed-on-schedules\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDetails Commonly Missed on Schedules\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be incorrect to interpret the opening ceremony as the first event of the Games. Some sports begin before the opening ceremony. The first viewing date should be based on the start date of each sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConverting the local time again is also unnecessary. The time in Aichi-Nagoya is the same as Korea Standard Time. Arbitrarily adding or subtracting an hour will produce the wrong time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare should also be taken not to assume that the first date of the group stage is South Korea's first game. Another country in the same group may play first. The game number and participating countries must be checked together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcasters' promotion of the Games should not be interpreted as a promise to cover every event. The scope of coverage for each sport is determined by the broadcast schedule. TV and digital services may also have different programming.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Asian Games","Sports broadcasting"],"faqs":[{"question":"When is the opening ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?","answer":"The opening ceremony is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Some events may begin before the opening ceremony."},{"question":"When is the closing ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?","answer":"The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 4, 2026. Based on the dates of the opening and closing ceremonies, the Games will last 16 days."},{"question":"Do I need to convert local event times in Japan to Korea time?","answer":"No conversion is necessary. Both South Korea and Japan use UTC+9, so the local times in the official schedule are the same as Korea time."},{"question":"Which group is the South Korean national baseball team in?","answer":"South Korea is listed in Group B. The published group assignments also include Taiwan in Group B, and the full list of participating countries should be checked in the organizing committee's competition schedule."},{"question":"Do South Korea's baseball games begin on September 21?","answer":"The first date on the published Group B schedule is September 21, 2026. However, the participating countries and game number must be checked to determine whether the first game that day is South Korea's."},{"question":"Where can I watch the Asian Games in South Korea?","answer":"You can first check KBS and MBC's TV schedules and digital services. The schedule on the day of the event is the definitive source for the events and channels that will actually be broadcast live."},{"question":"Has the broadcasting information for NOW and SPOTV been confirmed?","answer":"The relevant channel names appear in some schedule documents. The final broadcast schedule should be checked again in NOW and SPOTV's official event schedules and program listings."},{"question":"Where can I check for changes to the event schedule?","answer":"Check the event schedules by sport and news announcements on the organizing committee's official website. For changes to domestic broadcasts, the relevant broadcaster's schedule takes precedence."},{"question":"Could South Korea compete before the opening ceremony?","answer":"Some events begin before the opening ceremony on September 19. South Korea's participation must be verified by cross-checking the brackets for each sport with the team's schedule."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.aichi-nagoya2026.org/","title":"Official Website of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organising Committee","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.aichi-nagoya2026.org/news/detail/1403","title":"Notices from the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organising Committee","type":"data_point"}],"images":[{"id":1208,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTcxODgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--ab3953eb6e2020e9796210b5bd47e66040ae9422/ai-c00da14b.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"거실에서 야구 중계를 보며 스마트폰과 리모컨을 든 여성","caption":"한 여성이 TV로 야구 중계를 보면서 스마트폰으로 경기 정보를 확인하고 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Woman holding a smartphone and remote while watching baseball on TV","caption":"A woman checks her smartphone while watching a baseball broadcast on television.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"リビングで野球中継を見ながらスマートフォンとリモコンを持つ女性","caption":"女性がテレビの野球中継を見ながら、スマートフォンで試合情報を確認している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Mujer con un teléfono y un mando mientras ve béisbol en la televisión","caption":"Una mujer consulta su teléfono mientras ve una transmisión de béisbol en la televisión.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Perempuan memegang ponsel dan remote sambil menonton bisbol di televisi","caption":"Seorang perempuan memeriksa ponselnya sambil menonton siaran bisbol di televisi.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Mulher com celular e controle remoto enquanto assiste a beisebol na TV","caption":"Uma mulher consulta o celular enquanto acompanha uma transmissão de beisebol na televisão.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"女子在客廳看電視棒球轉播並拿著手機和遙控器","caption":"一名女子一邊觀看電視上的棒球轉播，一邊用手機查看賽事資訊。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Frau mit Smartphone und Fernbedienung beim Baseballschauen im Fernsehen","caption":"Eine Frau prüft ihr Smartphone, während sie eine Baseballübertragung im Fernsehen verfolgt.","description":null}}},{"id":1209,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTcxOTQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--456087d72f114a4c7765eb0fed38214d7d0cdf42/ai-24923ed8.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_image","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"경기장 앞 경기 일정표와 한일 시계, 중계 화면, 야구·게임 장비 일러스트","caption":"2026 아이치·나고야 아시안게임의 경기 일정과 중계 정보를 상징적으로 보여준다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Sports schedule, Korea and Japan clocks, broadcast screens, and equipment outside a stadium","caption":"The illustration represents schedules and broadcast coverage for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"スタジアム前の競技日程表、韓日両国の時計、中継画面、野球・ゲーム用品","caption":"2026年愛知・名古屋アジア大会の競技日程と中継情報を表している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Calendario deportivo, relojes de Corea y Japón, pantallas y equipo frente a un estadio","caption":"La ilustración representa el calendario y las retransmisiones de los Juegos Asiáticos de Aichi-Nagoya 2026.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Jadwal olahraga, jam Korea dan Jepang, layar siaran, serta perlengkapan di depan stadion","caption":"Ilustrasi ini menggambarkan jadwal dan siaran Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Calendário esportivo, relógios da Coreia e do Japão, telas e equipamentos diante de um estádio","caption":"A ilustração representa o calendário e as transmissões dos Jogos Asiáticos de Aichi-Nagoya 2026.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"體育場前的賽程表、韓日兩國時鐘、轉播螢幕及棒球與電競設備","caption":"插圖呈現2026年愛知名古屋亞運的賽程與轉播資訊。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Sportplan, Uhren für Korea und Japan, Übertragungsbildschirme und Ausrüstung vor einem Stadion","caption":"Die Illustration steht für Zeitplan und Übertragungen der Asienspiele 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-09-11T08:09:37+09:00","updated_at":"2026-09-11T08:09:37+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-korea-schedule-broadcast"}