2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Schedule and Medals
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games run from September 19 to October 4. This covers key events and medal finals from September 20 onward, where to check official standings, and broadcast and on-site attendance requirements.
The official dates of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are September 19 through October 4.
Men's basketball began on September 10, Japan time, before the opening ceremony.
The men's basketball final has been announced for 19:40 on September 20 in both Japan and South Korea.
The swimming competition will be held from September 20 to 25 at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Live event results and medal tallies by country can be found in separate menus on the official website.
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will be held in Japan through October 4. The men's basketball final and swimming events are scheduled for September 20 (Japan). Check the official Games website for competition results and medal standings by country.
Competition times are based on the venue information released on September 10, 2026, and the basketball notice released on September 14.
Basic Games Information
The official Games period is from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The main host locations are Aichi Prefecture (愛知県) and Nagoya (名古屋). Some sports will be held at venues in other regions. The dates can also be confirmed in the Japan Olympic Committee Games overview.
Item | Confirmed information
Games | 20th Asian Games
Official Games period | September 19~October 4, 2026
Opening Ceremony | September 19, 2026
Closing Ceremony | October 4, 2026
Competitions before the Opening Ceremony | Men's basketball begins on September 10, 2026
Main host regions | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, with some sports held in other regions
Official schedule menu | Competition Schedule
Official competition results menu | Live Results
Official medal standings menu | Medal Table
Confirmed Korean-language broadcast services | SPOTV NOW Games special, KBS Sports special
Why Competitions Began Before the Opening Ceremony
The date of the Opening Ceremony and the start dates for each sport follow different schedules. Men's basketball was scheduled to hold its group stage from September 10 (Japan). Not every sport begins on September 19, when the Opening Ceremony is held in Japan.
The group stage and knockout rounds take place across several dates. The official basketball bracket lists the quarterfinals on September 16 (Japan). The semifinals are on September 18, and the medal games are on September 20. If you plan your viewing schedule based only on the Opening Ceremony date, you may miss earlier games.
Major Competitions by Date From September 20
The men's basketball medal games and the swimming finals session are scheduled for September 20. The table below lists major events confirmed in official notices. It is not a complete list of competitions, and all times are local time in Japan. Korea and Japan use the same standard time, so no separate time difference calculation is needed.
Date, all in 2026 | Major schedule | Times and confirmed scope
September 20 | Men's basketball bronze medal game and final | Bronze medal game at 16:40, final at 19:40
September 20 | Men's and women's individual triathlon | Men at 08:30, women at 11:00
September 20 | Swimming finals session | SWM02 session starts at 17:00
September 21 | Triathlon mixed relay | Starts at 09:30
September 21 | Korea vs. Mongolia women's basketball | Group stage scheduled for 13:00
September 22 | Korea vs. Chinese Taipei women's basketball | Group stage scheduled for 16:00
September 23 | Half marathon race walk | Men's and women's events start at 07:30
September 24 | Men's and women's badminton team finals | BDM05 session starts at 09:30
September 24 | Athletics track and field schedule begins | Morning and evening sessions listed in the venue information
September 25 | Final day of swimming | Morning session at 10:00, finals session at 17:00
September 26 | Women's basketball bronze medal game and final | Bronze medal game at 16:00, final scheduled for 19:20
September 26 | Marathon | Men start at 07:30, women at 07:50
September 27 | Marathon race walk | Men's and women's events start at 07:30
September 28 | Badminton individual semifinals | BDM09 session starts at 09:30
September 29 | Badminton individual finals | BDM10 session starts at 11:00
September 30 | Judo begins | Morning session at 11:00, afternoon session at 17:00
October 1 | Judo and esports | Detailed matchups and start times for each event must be reconfirmed
October 2 | Women's football bronze medal game and final | FBL31 session starts at 15:00
October 3 | Session including the men's football final | FBL32 session at TOYOTA STADIUM starts at 15:00
October 4 | Final day of the Games and Closing Ceremony | Check separate detailed entry information for the Closing Ceremony
The men's basketball times are based on the Organizing Committee notice dated September 14. The women's basketball matchups are based on the August 7 notice on participating teams and matchups. Triathlon times can be confirmed in the World Triathlon event information.
The badminton finals classifications are based on the Organizing Committee's Ticketing Guide. The relevant dates and session start times can also be confirmed in the venue information. However, the order of individual matches must be checked against the official schedule on the day.
Competition Periods for Football, Basketball, Athletics, and Swimming
Even within the same sport, competition periods may differ by discipline. Swimming and diving dates must be checked separately. For basketball, the men's and women's 5-on-5 schedules must also be distinguished from the 3x3 schedules.
Sport | Competition period in 2026 | How to interpret the schedule
Football | September 14~October 3 | Competition days are spread across several venues
Men's 5-on-5 basketball | September 10~20 | Medal games on September 20
Women's 5-on-5 basketball | September 17~26 | Medal games on September 26
Swimming | September 20~25 | Held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre
Diving | September 26~30 | Held at the same venue after swimming ends
Athletics track and field | September 24~29 | Based on the venue session schedule
Athletics road events | Race walks on September 23 and 27, marathon on September 26 | Check separately from the track and field schedule
Badminton | September 20~29 | Team and individual finals are held on different dates
Fencing | September 22~27 | Held at Aichi Sky Expo
Esports | September 23~October 2 | Competition days and sessions must be checked by game
The periods above cover the first day through the final competition day. They do not mean that competitions take place on every date within each period. Venue-specific times were compiled based on the operating information dated September 10.
How to Check Official Live Results and Medal Standings
Check the Medal Table on the official website for medal standings by country. Check Live Results for scores and records from individual competitions. The schedule shows planned competition information, so it must be distinguished from the results. The official Games website provides menu links to each service.
· Open Competition Schedule on the official website and check the date and sport.
· For Korean events, look for Republic of Korea or KOR in the country or team listing.
· Check the relevant event in Live Results for scores and records.
· Check the Republic of Korea entry in Medal Table for the country's totals.
· When citing results, record both the update time shown on the screen and the time you checked them.
Information to check | Where to check | Details to review
Competition start time | Competition Schedule | Date, sport, competition stage, time zone
Individual competition result | Live Results | Participating teams or athletes, score or record, competition status
Medal standings by country | Medal Table | Country name, gold, silver, bronze, total, ranking
Korean delegation announcements | Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and the relevant sports federation | Announcement date, roster change notices
Schedule focused on the Japanese delegation | Japan Olympic Committee Games page | Check whether the information focuses on TEAM JAPAN
The current standings and medal counts by country could not be verified in this article. Therefore, no specific country's ranking or medal count is listed. Blank fields or hyphens in a table must not be interpreted as zero medals. Exact figures must be checked on the official medal standings page.
What to Watch in Korean Events and National Team Rosters
For Korean events, it is helpful to distinguish confirmed matchups from the conditions for advancing to the finals. SPOTV NOW lists the Japan vs. Republic of Korea game at 19:40 on September 20. This matches the men's basketball final time announced by the Organizing Committee. The result after the game is not provided here.
Event to watch | What to check
Men's basketball | Final matchup and game start time on September 20
Women's basketball | Korea's group stage schedule and subsequent knockout matchups
Swimming | Each athlete's discipline, preliminary participation, and whether they advance to the final
Badminton | Distinguish team event participation from individual event participation
Fencing | Weapon category, individual or team event, competition stage
Athletics | Preliminary, semifinal, and final rounds, or road event start times
The full national team roster should be based on the latest announcements from the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and the relevant sports federations. The Games roster must be distinguished from the entry list for an individual event. A finals schedule alone does not confirm that a particular athlete will compete. Delegation news can be checked in the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee press release list.
Comparing Broadcasts and In-Person Viewing
For Korean-language broadcasts, check each broadcaster's and platform's schedule by event. SPOTV NOW provides information on live broadcasts and replays of the Games. KBS also operates a special Asian Games sports page. It is not possible to make a blanket statement about whether all sports will be broadcast or which events can be watched for free.
Method | Information confirmed in official guidance | Cost and access conditions
SPOTV NOW | Live broadcasts, replays, competition schedule information | Check free labels by event and subscription conditions
KBS Sports | Operates a special Asian Games page | Check the day's schedule for the actual channel and time
Venue attendance | Attend on the date and during the session specified on the ticket | Check prices by sport, session, and seat category
Official results service | Check competition records and medal standings | Separate from video broadcasts
The confirmed services are the SPOTV NOW Games special and KBS Sports. Broadcast start times may differ from actual competition start times. Free access conditions shown for some programs must not be assumed to apply to all events.
The official Ticketing Guide lists seat prices by session. The following are the standard seat prices stated in that document. They do not indicate current availability or the final amount payable.
Competition session | Date of attendance, 2026 | Standard seat prices in the document
BKB10, including the men's basketball final | September 20 | AA seats ¥30,000, A seats ¥12,000, B seats ¥6,500
SWM02 swimming finals | September 20 | AA seats ¥30,000, A seats ¥14,000, B seats ¥7,000
The price source is the Organizing Committee's Ticketing Guide. The overall schedule in this document is dated February 12, 2026. When purchasing, check again with the ticket seller linked from the official website.
Venue Entry Times and Reentry Restrictions
Entry start times vary by venue and ticket session. Do not decide when to arrive based only on the competition start time. The following examples appear in the venue information dated September 10, 2026.
Venue and session | Date of attendance | Entry begins | Session competition begins
Tokyo Aquatics Centre, SWM01 | September 20, 2026 | 08:30 | 10:00
Tokyo Aquatics Centre, SWM02 | September 20, 2026 | 15:30 | 17:00
Aichi International Arena, BKB10 | September 20, 2026 | 08:00 | 10:00
The Organizing Committee's Information for Visitors states:
Venue opening times vary depending on the venue and session schedule.
This means opening times differ by venue and session. The men's basketball final is scheduled for 19:40. The 10:00 time for BKB10 is the start of the first game in that day's session.
Events and venues where reentry is prohibited are designated separately. In its visitor information dated September 12, 2026, the Organizing Committee specified the following. Conditions must be checked for each sport, even at the same venue.
Event or sport | Venue where reentry is prohibited
Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
Judo | Aichi International Arena
Shooting | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery
Sailing | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor
Cricket T20 | Korogi Athletic Park
At other venues, reentry generally requires both the ticket and the wristband received when leaving. Check instructions from on-site staff on the day as well. The Organizing Committee states that there are no baggage storage facilities inside the venues. Detailed conditions are provided in Information for Visitors.
When Attending Swimming in Tokyo and Events in Nagoya
Attending swimming must be planned separately from a Nagoya-centered schedule. The swimming venue is Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo (東京). The men's basketball venue is Aichi International Arena. The same Games name does not mean the events are held in the same city.
The SWM02 session begins at 17:00 on September 20. Its scheduled end time is listed as 19:10. The men's basketball final begins at 19:40 on the same day. Do not assume that both events can be attended in person based only on the gap shown in the timetable.
Travel plans must account for transportation between the venues. Time is also needed to exit one venue and pass security screening at the next. End times in the official venue information are scheduled times. Actual end times may vary depending on the progress of the competition.
Information to Distinguish When Citing Schedule and Medal Data
Accurate citations require both the competition date and the time the data was checked. Venue operating schedules explain opening and session times. Finals brackets show the opponents and start time for each game. Treating times from different tables as if they have the same meaning will cause errors.
Data item | Why it must be distinguished
Document reference date | The February ticket information and September competition notices have different update dates
Session start time | This may be the start time of the first of several grouped events
Individual competition start time | This is the actual scheduled time of the final or Korean event you want to watch
Competition status | Distinguish scores from ongoing events from final results
Medal standings time | There may be a delay between the end of an event and its inclusion in the standings
Country listing | Avoid confusing the Republic of Korea with another country's entry
The schedule in this article is also not live results data. For subsequent changes, check the official schedule and event-specific notices first. If you do not want to see results, focus on the schedule menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Opening Ceremony held?
The Opening Ceremony date is September 19, 2026. The official Games period runs through October 4. Men's basketball began on September 10, before the Opening Ceremony.
What time is the men's basketball final on September 20?
According to the Organizing Committee notice, the final starts at 19:40. The bronze medal game on the same day is at 16:40. Both times are local time in Japan.
Is there a time difference between Korea and Japan for competition times?
Korea and Japan use the same standard time, so there is no time difference. 19:40 local time in Japan is also 19:40 in Korea. For services intended for other countries, check the time zone shown on the screen.
Does a blank medal ranking mean that a country has no medals?
A blank field alone does not mean there are no medals. The possibility that the data has not yet been updated must be considered. Check the official Medal Table totals and update information.
Is swimming held in Nagoya?
Swimming is held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo. The competition period is from September 20 to 25, 2026. Diving takes place at the same venue from September 26 to 30.
Can I leave the venue and then reenter?
Reentry conditions vary by event and venue. Reentry is prohibited for designated events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and judo. At other venues, both the ticket and the wristband received when leaving are generally required.
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