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The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony will be held at 18:00 on September 19, 2026. The venue is the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. Purchase tickets for in-person attendance from an official seller by September 14. After registering as a visitor, you must enter before 16:00 on the day.
Information based on the 2026 Games ticket guide and announcements from the Organizing Committee and Aichi Prefecture issued September 7–10
Key Opening Ceremony Schedule
If attending in person, plan around the admission schedule, which begins before the main ceremony. The times below are Japan Standard Time. The same times apply in Korea.
| Item | Schedule and Details |
|---|---|
| Games | 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games |
| Opening ceremony | Saturday, September 19, 2026, 18:00 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium |
| Ticket sales deadline | September 14, 2026, 23:59 |
| Visitor registration deadline | September 17, 2026, 23:59 |
| Identity verification begins | 13:00 |
| Gates open | 13:30 |
| WARM-UP STAGE | Begins at 16:00 |
| Planned admission restrictions | 16:00–17:20 |
| Code to check when booking | OOC01 |
The sales and registration deadlines follow the official visitor registration guidance. The schedule for the day is based on the Organizing Committee’s admission restriction notice. Check the operating schedule again before your visit.
How to Purchase Opening Ceremony Tickets
Overseas residents are also eligible for general sales. A Supporter ID is required on the official sales website. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and remaining availability must be checked on the purchase screen.
- Go to BUY TICKET in the official ticket guide.
- Register for a Supporter ID, then log in to the sales website.
- Select OOC01, the September 19 opening ceremony.
- Choose the seating category and quantity, then complete payment.
- Check your purchase history for instructions on displaying or receiving your tickets.
Electronic tickets may be presented on a mobile phone screen or as a printed PDF. The official guide also lists designated sellers such as Ticket Pia. Available events and sales closing times may vary by seller.
Do not apply the same-day sales guidance for regular sporting events to the opening ceremony. Official resale applications closed at 23:59 on August 19. Check purchase options in the official ticket guide.
Ticket Price Comparison by Category
General reserved seating for the opening ceremony ranges from 7,500 yen for Category D seats to 60,000 yen for Category A seats. The prices below are the published prices for the September 19, 2026 opening ceremony. Check the total payment amount and remaining availability on the sales screen.
| Ticket | Published Price | Conditions to Check When Selecting |
|---|---|---|
| Category A reserved seat | 60,000 yen | Seat in the A section |
| Category B reserved seat | 30,000 yen | Seat in the B section |
| Category C reserved seat | 15,000 yen | Seat in the C section |
| Category D reserved seat | 7,500 yen | Seat in the D section |
| Child ticket | 4,000 yen | For those less than 15 years old on the day of the event |
| Disability ticket | 7,200 yen | Check accepted proof of disability and conditions of use |
| Wheelchair ticket | 7,500 yen | Includes the wheelchair user and one companion |
The child discount applies to the lowest seating category for the applicable event. A general ticket is required if another category is selected. Wheelchairs cannot be used in seats designated for disability tickets. Wheelchair users should select a wheelchair ticket.
The prices are based on the Ticketing Guide for the opening and closing ceremonies.
Visitor Registration and ID Preparation
After booking, complete separate registration for each person who will actually attend. Registering the purchaser as a member does not complete registration for companions. As a rule, each visitor must personally register for each ticket.
When attending the opening or closing ceremonies, prior registration of visitor information is required.
— Organizing Committee Ticketing Guide, opening and closing ceremony information
- Select the Asian Games opening ceremony in the official registration guide.
- Prepare the QR code or barcode on the ticket.
- Enter visitor information such as name, address, and date of birth.
- Register the type and number of the ID you will present on the day.
Prepare one accepted photo ID. Two accepted documents are required if they do not include a photo. Overseas visitors may prepare a passport included on the accepted ID list. Bring the original registered ID on the day.
Admission will be denied if registration is not completed by the deadline or identity verification fails. Check the official advance registration and identity verification guide for details.
If It Starts at 18:00, When Should I Enter?
Plan your journey so that you complete admission before 16:00. Identity verification begins at 13:00. The stadium gates open at 13:30. Admission will be restricted from 16:00, when the preliminary stage begins.
| Time on the Day | Meaning | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Identity verification begins | Prepare to present your ticket and ID |
| 13:30 | Gates open | Enter by following the designated route |
| Before 16:00 | Before the preliminary stage | Complete admission |
| Planned for 16:00–17:20 | Admission restriction period | Avoid planning to arrive during this time |
| 18:00 | Main opening ceremony begins | Watch from your seat |
The time you arrive at the station is not the same as the time you complete admission to the stadium. In addition to walking, time is needed for identity verification and security screening. The planned end of the admission restriction period also does not guarantee admission.
The official ticket guide states that late arrivals may be denied admission. It also states that no refund will be provided in that case. Follow the schedule in the Organizing Committee’s admission restriction notice.
