Asian Games 2026 Basketball: Schedule, Groups, Venue & Tickets

Looking for Asian Games 2026 Basketball schedules, groups, fixtures and results? Men’s and women’s national teams from across Asia will converge on Japan for the 5×5 basketball tournaments at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The men’s tournament runs from 10 to 20 September and the women’s from 17 to 26 September, with medal games closing each event.

The Asian Games 2026 Basketball complete guide offers you all the latest information on the event, including the men’s schedule, the women’s schedule, the teams that will compete, results, the group-stage matchups, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.

When is the Asian Games 2026 Basketball?

The Asian Games competition will commence with the men's basketball 5×5 on September 10, 2026, and the group stage will run until September 14, 2026.

The 5×5 women's basketball will begin on September 17. Competitions for the groups continue until September 22; the quarterfinals are on September 24, the semifinals are on September 25, and the bronze medal match and final are on September 26.

Asian Games 2026 Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Groups

Group A	Group B	Group C
Japan	Iran	China
Korea	Jordan	Philippines
Saudi Arabia	Chinese Taipei	Bahrain
Indonesia	Qatar	Kazakhstan

Group A

• Japan
• Korea
• Saudi Arabia
• Indonesia 

Japan, the host country, will be headed for selection as one of the teams that will leave everyone extremely focused on the tournament.

Group B

• Iran
• Jordan
• Chinese Taipei
• Qatar 

The group will begin on 10 September with Iran versus Qatar and Jordan versus Chinese Taipei.

Group C

• China
• Philippines
• Bahrain
• Kazakhstan 

Asian Games 2026 Men's Basketball Schedule

September 10 — Group Stage

Game	Time	Group	Match
1	10:00	B	Iran vs Qatar
2	13:00	B	Jordan vs Chinese Taipei
3	16:00	A	Korea vs Saudi Arabia
4	19:00	A	Japan vs Indonesia

September 11 — Group Stage

Game	Time	Group	Match
5	10:00	C	China vs Kazakhstan
6	13:00	C	Philippines vs Bahrain
7	16:00	A	Indonesia vs Korea
8	19:00	A	Saudi Arabia vs Japan

September 12 — Group Stage

Game	Time	Group	Match
9	10:00	B	Chinese Taipei vs Iran
10	13:00	B	Qatar vs Jordan
11	16:00	C	Bahrain vs China
12	19:00	C	Kazakhstan vs Philippines

September 13 — Group Stage

Game	Time	Group	Match
13	10:00	B	Iran vs Jordan
14	13:00	B	Chinese Taipei vs Qatar
15	16:00	A	Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia
16	19:00	A	Japan vs Korea

September 14 — Group Stage

Game	Time	Group	Match
17	10:00	C	Bahrain vs Kazakhstan
18	13:00	C	China vs Philippines

Asian Games 2026 Men's Basketball Knockout Schedule

Men's Quarterfinals — September 16

Game	Time	Match
QF1 — Game 19	10:00	Teams to be determined
QF2 — Game 20	13:00	Teams to be determined
QF3 — Game 21	16:00	Teams to be determined
QF4 — Game 22	19:20	Teams to be determined

The exact quarterfinal pairings will be known after the group phase and qualification positions are established. The official schedule currently uses placeholders for the teams.

Men's Semifinals — September 18

Game	Time	Match
SF1 — Game 23	16:00	Winner Game 20 vs Winner Game 19
SF2 — Game 24	19:20	Winner Game 22 vs Winner Game 21

Men's Medal Games — September 20

Game	Time	Match
Bronze-medal match — Game 25	16:40	Loser Game 23 vs Loser Game 24
Gold-medal final — Game 26	19:40	Winner Game 23 vs Winner Game 24

The men’s final is scheduled for September 20 at 19:40 local time.

Asian Games 2026 Women's Basketball

The women's 5×5 tournament features 11 teams divided across three groups.

Women's Basketball Groups

Group A	Group B	Group C
China	Japan	Korea
Indonesia	Philippines	Chinese Taipei
Thailand	Kazakhstan	Mongolia
—	Hong Kong, China	Malaysia

Group A

Group A consists of:

• China
• Indonesia
• Thailand

Group B

Group B consists of:

• Japan
• Philippines
• Kazakhstan
• Hong Kong, China

Group C

Group C consists of:

• Korea
• Chinese Taipei
• Mongolia
• Malaysia

The official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 announcement confirms these women's groups.

Asian Games 2026 Women's Basketball Schedule

The women's group stage begins on September 17 and continues through September 22.

September 17

Game	Time	Group	Match
1	13:00	A	Indonesia vs Thailand
2	16:00	B	Philippines vs Kazakhstan
3	19:00	B	Japan vs Hong Kong, China

September 18

Game	Time	Group	Match
4	10:00	C	Korea vs Malaysia
5	13:00	C	Chinese Taipei vs Mongolia

September 19

Game	Time	Group	Match
6	10:00	A	Thailand vs China

September 20

Game	Time	Group	Match
7	10:00	B	Hong Kong, China vs Philippines
8	13:50	B	Kazakhstan vs Japan

September 21

Game	Time	Group	Match
9	13:00	C	Mongolia vs Korea
10	16:00	C	Malaysia vs Chinese Taipei
11	19:00	A	China vs Indonesia

September 22

Game	Time	Group	Match
12	10:00	B	Kazakhstan vs Hong Kong, China
13	13:00	B	Japan vs Philippines
14	16:00	C	Korea vs Chinese Taipei
15	19:00	C	Mongolia vs Malaysia

Asian Games 2026 Women's Basketball Knockout Schedule

Women's Quarterfinals — September 24

Game	Time	Match
QF1 — Game 16	10:00	Teams to be determined
QF2 — Game 17	13:00	Teams to be determined
QF3 — Game 18	16:00	Teams to be determined
QF4 — Game 19	19:20	Teams to be determined

Women's Semifinals — September 25

Game	Time	Match
SF1 — Game 20	16:00	Winner Game 17 vs Winner Game 16
SF2 — Game 21	19:20	Winner Game 19 vs Winner Game 18

Women's Medal Games — September 26

Game	Time	Match
Bronze-medal match — Game 22	16:00	Loser Game 20 vs Loser Game 21
Gold-medal final — Game 23	19:20	Winner Game 20 vs Winner Game 21

The women's 5×5 final is scheduled for September 26 at 19:20.

Asian Games 2026 Basketball Venue

The primary venue for 5×5 basketball at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is:

• Aichi International Arena
• Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

How to Buy Basketball Tickets

Through the Official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Ticket Sale

The official ticket portal is the best option when tickets are available; our Asian Games 2026 tickets guide covers prices and sale phases.

Steps:

• Open the official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 ticket portal.

• Enter the ticketing queue if one is active.

• Select the available ticket category and quantity.

• Create or log in to your ticketing account if requested.

• Enter your required details and complete payment.
• Save your confirmation and follow the instructions for receiving/using your ticket.

Biggest Asian Games 2026 Basketball Matchups

With three groups in each tournament, several group-stage games already look like potential classics.

Japan vs Korea — September 13

Japan and Korea will clash in the men's Group A starting at 19.00 on 13 September.

China vs Philippines — September 14

China and the Philippines face off in Group C on September 14 at 13:00. It may well play a role in deciding Group C positions, especially.

Japan vs Philippines — September 22

In women's Group B, Japan faces the Philippines on September 22 at 13:00.

As the tournament nears, these games should be covered more, as team form and player capacities can alter the significance of games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where will the Asian Games 2026 basketball be played?

The 5×5 basketball tournaments will be played at the Aichi International Arena (IG Arena) in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

How many men's teams are playing in the 2026 Asian Games basketball?

There are 12 men's 5×5 teams, divided into three groups of four.

How many teams of women athletes are playing basketball at the Asian Games?

11 women’s teams: three in Group A and four each in Groups B and C.

Final Thoughts

The Asian Games 2026 Basketball is set to be an exciting event, featuring a 5×5 tournament before the September medal round. All the teams in a multi-group format will fight it out in the first round, which will build quarters, semifinals, and the medal winners. Official media schedules state that the men's basketball season will be September 10-20, and the women's basketball season runs from September 17 to 26.

Bookmark this page — we will add confirmed rosters, broadcast details and any official schedule changes as they are announced. Meanwhile, see our guides on Asian Games 2026 tickets, how to watch the Asian Games live, and the Asian Games Field Hockey 2026 and Badminton schedules.