One of the most dynamic racquet sports that will catch everyone’s eye at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is squash. The competition is organized to gather the top Asian squash players to compete in singles, mixed doubles and team events, with five gold medals on the line. See all Asian Games 2026 participating countries.

The Asian Games 2026 squash will take place from 23rd September to 2nd October 2026 at Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena. Introductory individual events kick off the tournament, followed by the men’s and women’s team competition, comprising over a week of thrilling matches and medal races.

When Is Squash at the Asian Games 2026?

The tournament is divided into two main parts.

Individual competition

September 23–27, This part features:

Men’s Singles
Women’s Singles
Mixed Doubles

The individual events move through their knockout stages before the finals and medal ceremony on September 27.

Team competition

September 28–October 2, After the individual medals have been decided, the focus turns to:

Men’s Team
Women’s Team

Asian Games 2026 Squash Schedule

The squash tournament starts on Wednesday the 23rd and ends Friday the 2nd.

Day 1 – September 23, 2026

The opening day introduces fans to the individual competitions, with singles and mixed doubles action getting underway.

Women’s Singles 1st Round
Men’s Singles 1st Round
Mixed Doubles 1st Round
Women’s Singles 2nd Round / Pre-Quarterfinals
Men’s Singles 2nd Round / Pre-Quarterfinals

Day 2 – September 24, 2026

The individual competition moves into another important knockout stage.

Mixed Doubles 2nd Round
Women’s Singles 3rd Round
Men’s Singles 3rd Round

Day 3 – September 25, 2026

The quarterfinal stage takes center stage.

Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals

Day 4 – September 26, 2026

The pressure increases as the individual competitions reach the semifinals.

Mixed Doubles Semifinals
Women’s Singles Semifinals
Men’s Singles Semifinals

Day 5 – September 27, 2026: Squash Finals

The first big medal day for squash in Asian Games 2026 will be on 27 September. The schedule includes:

Singles 3rd/4th Playoff
Mixed Doubles Final
Women’s Singles Final
Men’s Singles Final
Medal Ceremony

Asian Games 2026 Squash Team Competition

Once the individual events are over, the competition turns into a competition between national teams.

Men’s and Women’s team events start on 28th September and run until 2nd October.

Day 6 – September 28

Women’s Team Pool Matches
Men’s Team Pool Matches
Round-robin competition

The opening team stage allows countries to establish their position before the knockout rounds.

Day 7 – September 29

Women’s Team Pool Matches
Men’s Team Pool Matches

The pool stage continues as teams battle for progression into the knockout phase.

Day 8 – September 30

Women’s Team Pool Match
Men’s Team Quarterfinals
Women’s Team Quarterfinals

The competition now enters the elimination phase.

Day 9 – October 1

Men’s Team Semifinals
Women’s Team Semifinals

The winners of the Semifinals will go to the Final and are still competing for the gold medals at the Asian Games.

Day 10 – October 2, 2026: Team Finals

The squash competition reaches its final day.

Grand Team Finals

Women’s Team Final
Men’s Team Final
Victory Ceremony

The final day will pit the team Champions of the Men’s and Women’s categories as well as conclude the squash medal programme for Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Asian Games 2026 Squash Events

There are five squash medal events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Event	Category
Men’s Singles	Men
Women’s Singles	Women
Mixed Doubles	Mixed
Men’s Team	Men
Women’s Team	Women

Where Will Asian Games 2026 Squash Be Held?

The host city for all the squash action will be the city of Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, in the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena.

Squash will be played at the arena, the official Games website says. It lets audience members have a better view of the competition area, ideal for an indoor sporting event that has fast speed rallies in action.

Asian Games 2026 Squash: Timetable

Date	Stage	Start Time (JST)
September 23	Individual opening rounds	9:00 AM
September 24	Singles & Mixed Doubles rounds	10:00 AM
September 25	Quarterfinals	10:00 AM
September 26	Semifinals	12:00 PM
September 27	Individual Finals & Medal Ceremony	12:00 PM
September 28	Team Pool Matches	9:00 AM
September 29	Team Pool Matches	10:00 AM
September 30	Team Quarterfinals	10:00 AM
October 1	Team Semifinals	10:30 AM
October 2	Team Finals & Victory Ceremony	1:30 PM

Asian Games 2026 Squash Format

The squash tournament consists of a knockout challenge tournament + team tournament.

Individual Events

The singles and mixed doubles games are played in a series of steps:

First Round → Second Round → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Finals

Players/partners and teams have to win their qualifiers to move on in the bracket. There are also singles draws of male and female players as well as mixed doubles, which pit men and women as teams against one another.

Team Events

The men’s and women’s team competitions follow a different structure:

Pool Stage → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final

How to Buy Tickets for Asian Games 2026 Squash

Want to watch Asian Games 2026 Squash live at Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena? Our Asian Games 2026 tickets guide explains prices and sale phases. Follow these simple steps to book your tickets:

1: Visit the Official Ticket Website

Visit the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 ticket website and click the ticketing section. Make sure to always verify availability via the official platform and not from unauthorized sellers.

2: Register Your Sport ID

3: Log In

4: Find Asian Games 2026 Squash

Go to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 events, browse to Squash.

5: Select Squash

Choose the Squash event to see the available competition sessions.

6: Select Your Match

Pick the squash session you want to watch, such as the singles rounds, mixed doubles or team competition.

7: Check Ticket Price & Seat Category

Review the available ticket category, seating option and price before continuing. Current official squash ticket information lists General Admission categories, with prices varying by session.

8: Confirm & Pay

Personally verify the information of your Session and Tickets and proceed to payment by choosing a payment method.

9: Check Your Ticket

Once you’ve made a successful payment, please verify your account or e-mail for your Asian Games 2026 Squash ticket and save the ticket detail for the event day.

How to Watch Asian Games 2026 Squash

For squash coverage at the Asian Games, please refer to the official broadcasters/rights holders of your country.

Specific conditions of coverage may apply to locations, so watchers are advised to check for:

Official Asian Games broadcasters
National sports television networks
Official streaming platforms
Authorized digital coverage
Official live results and competition updates

Read also: How to watch the Asian Games live.

Asian Games 2026 Squash FAQs

When is squash at the Asian Games 2026?

Squash at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games runs from 23 September to 2 October 2026.

Where will squash be played at the Asian Games 2026?

Squash will be played at the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

How many squash medal events are there at the Asian Games 2026?

The five events in which medals are awarded are men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles, men’s team and women’s team.

What is the date for Asian Games 2026 squash finals?

The individual finals (singles and mixed doubles) are on 27 September 2026, and the men’s and women’s team finals on 2 October 2026.

When is the mixed doubles squash final?

The mixed doubles final is part of the individual finals session on 27 September 2026, starting from 12:00 JST.

Final Word

Squash events at Asian Games 2026 will offer ten days of thrilling rallies, strategic matches, and significant medals in Nagoya.

Starting the singles action from September 23, through the individual finals on September 27 and the team fights in the October 2 finals, there’s plenty to keep fans busy at the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena. Also check our badminton and how-to-watch guides.