Thousands of athletes from all over Asia converge on Japan on September 19 – October 4, 2026, for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The games will feature 43 sports, 469 medal events and 54 competition venues in Asian sports and newer games, which will gather around Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Olympic disciplines (43 sports, 469 medal events).
The slogan “IMAGINE ONE ASIA” that the organizers set for the game is to bring people across cultures and nationalities. The event will also be held at events outside of Aichi, which will be located throughout Tokyo and in Shizuoka.
When Are the Asian Games 2026?
Official competition dates are from September 19th to October 4th. Additionally, some events within the team start early due to the length of the team events, for example using Football or other high volume events before the opening ceremony.
The Asian Para Games will also be played after October 18 and run until the 24th, bringing more events to the Asia’s Olympic calendar.
Which Sports Are Being Contested?
It is a 43-sport programme comprising athletics, swimming, diving, gymnastics, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, archery, boxing, shooting, weightlifting, wrestling, cycling, rowing, and equestrian.
The Asian favourites kabaddi, sepak takraw, wushu and kurash are part of it. The sport can not simply be defined by the traditional disciplines and esports is now featured in newer and urban sport disciplines, as well as in breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, squash, padel, and netball. According to officials there are 469 medal events listed in the official programme.
Key Schedule Highlights
The main period of competition is 16 days, starting the Games on 19 September. Sports such as athletics, swimming, combat sports and racket events will be some of the headliners during the second half of September and early October.
The last competition day is on October 4th where the last set of the medal events are finished before the closing ceremony. Please note: venue schedule and opening times could change, please consult the official Games website for the latest relevant dates and details.
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Where Will the Asian Games Be Held?
The two main events are held at Aichi and Nagoya, and the events take place at such venues as Aichi International Arena, Aichi Sky Expo, Toyota Stadium and Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. There are officially 54 venues for the competition.
Some events will be held at other locations. Existing major sporting infrastructure such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, for aquatics, and the Izu Velodrome, in Shizuoka, are part of the wider regional sport facilities that can continue to be used.
FAQs
What is the time of Asian Games 26?
The Asian Games 2026 are organized from 19th September to 4th October 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
What is the number of sports in it?
There are 43 sports and 469 medal events in the Games.
What is the slogan?
The official slogan for the show is “IMAGINE ONE ASIA”.
