Asian Games 2026 Badminton 1st Event– 20 Sep
September 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asian Games 2026 (20th Asian Games) will be organized in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from 19th to 4th October 2026. A large multi-sport event, where thousands of sports lovers are expected to attend from all over Asia in various sports, underlining the popular sport of Badminton.
Badminton has been one of the most brilliant competitions ever held during the Asian Games, held with the participation of Asian countries involved in acrimonious games against one another such as China, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Malaysia.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Badminton – Asian Games 2026 |
| First Competition Day | 20 September 2026 |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Host Region | Aichi–Nagoya |
| Tournament Dates | 19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026 |
| Format | Singles & Doubles (Rally Point System) |
Badminton at Asian Games 2026
The badminton competition will be one of the key highlights of the Games. It is expected to feature all major categories, including:
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
Games will be played using the standard international format of play under the rally-point system with the each game a best-of-seven series of games to 21 points.
Badminton 1st Event – 20 September 2026
The Asian Games 2026′ badminton competition days are expected to begin on 20th September 2026 with the opening of the 1st competition day of the badminton competition at Asian Games 2026.
Expected Opening Matches
Early rounds of the competition are generally played on this first day. These may include:
- Preliminary rounds of men’s and women’s singles
- Early-stage doubles matches
- Mixed Doubles – First round games
- All qualification/groups stages (based on final draw structure)
Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium will host this match
Referred to as the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, the location is believed to be the home of the Asian Games 2026 Badminton tournament which will take place in Aichi Prefecture, Japan with the first round starting on 20 September 2026.
Venue & Host Country for Badminton
Japan’s Asian Games 2026 will be in Japan’s big sporting hub, Aichi–Nagoya. This prestigious event will host athletes from Asian countries in the country with a long history of developing sports facilities and the successful experience in hosting of the Olympic Games.
Badminton games should be held in Aichi prefecture at the city of Ichinomiya municipal gymnasium in the prefecture. A modern indoor facility to host high-level international competition together with good surfaces on the court, seating for the spectators and sports technology.
How to Watch Badminton – Asian Games 2026
- Watch live on official national sports TV channels in participating countries
- Support the live broadcast information via official Asian Games digital platforms
- Follow official applications to keep up to date with live scores, news and highlights.
- Look for analysis and results that are live on sports media sites and social networks
FAQs – Badminton Asian Games 2026
What is the starting time & date of Badminton at the Asian Games 2026?
It will be expected to start upon 20 September 2026.
Where will badminton be played?
Part of the performances was held at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi,Japan.
Where will the Asian Games 2026 happen?
The country of the host is Japan.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official AINAGOC competition schedule, this date (2026-09-20) at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Ichinomiya features: Men’s Team & Women’s Team events – Preliminary Round, Day 1.
How many events on this date: Team ties across both events (exact number of ties per day not published).
Note: Specific player/team pairings for individual matches have not been published for this date; the round/stage shown above is confirmed by AINAGOC. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.
How to Watch Asian Games 2026
Want to watch this event live? See our How to Watch Asian Games 2026 guide for TV channels and live streaming options by country.
Asian Games 2026 Tickets
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