Badminton Asian Games 2026: Schedule, Venue, Events & History
Looking for the Badminton Asian Games 2026 schedule, dates, venue, players, and latest results? All badminton at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be played at the newly built Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture — one of the Games’ purpose-built venues.
The programme opens with the men’s and women’s team events from 20 to 24 September, followed by the individual events (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) from 25 to 29 September, when the last medals are decided.
What Is Badminton at the Asian Games 2026?
Badminton Asian Games are also regarded as one of the most important intra-continental games that focus on the best players’ teams in Asia. The sport has featured at the Asian Games since 1962, and both the Badminton Asia Confederation and the Badminton World Federation are recognised as continental and international associations governing the sport by the Olympic Council of Asia.
At Aichi-Nagoya 2026, badminton will be divided into team competitions and individual competitions. The team programme is planned prior to the individual events, which run from 25th – 29th September.
The individual programme includes:
- Men’s singles
- Women’s singles
- Men’s doubles
- Women’s doubles
- Mixed doubles
The OCA also offers reference information about badminton, including men’s and women’s team events as well as the singles and doubles events.
When Is Badminton at the Asian Games 2026?
The badminton competition will take place from Sunday, 20 September through Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
The tournament can be broken down into two tracks:
- 20–24 September: Men’s and women’s team competitions
- 25–29 September: Individual competitions, including singles, doubles and mixed doubles
Therefore, badminton will be played for 10 competition days at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium.
Where Will Badminton Be Played at Asian Games 2026?
Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium
Location: Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Competition dates: 20–29 September 2026
The official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 competition venue list identifies Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium as the badminton venue.
Ichinomiya City has also confirmed that a formal selection was made for the city to host badminton for the Asian Games and the para badminton competition at the Asian Para Games.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton Team Events
The first badminton medals to be decided in Ichinomiya will be the team matches.
There are two ways of competing as a team:
- Men’s team
- Women’s team
Both begin on 20 September.
Men’s Team Competition
The men’s tournament will be conducted as follows:
Preliminary rounds → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
The quarterfinals are scheduled for 22 September, semifinals for 23 September, and the final for 24 September.
Women’s Team Competition
The Women’s team event is run on a similar schedule:
Preliminary rounds → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
The women’s team final will take place on 24 September too.
Therefore, 24 September is a special day for the badminton fandom, as both team champions will be determined that day.
Badminton Asian Games 2026 Schedule
The team competition starts on the first 5 days of the competition; the individual competition starts on 25 September.
Men’s Badminton Schedule
| Date | Day | Men’s Singles | Men’s Doubles | Men’s Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Sunday | — | — | Preliminary Round |
| 21 Sep | Monday | — | — | Preliminary Round |
| 22 Sep | Tuesday | — | — | Quarterfinals |
| 23 Sep | Wednesday | — | — | Semifinals |
| 24 Sep | Thursday | — | — | Final |
| 25 Sep | Friday | Preliminary Round | Preliminary Round | — |
| 26 Sep | Saturday | Preliminary Round | Quarterfinals | — |
| 27 Sep | Sunday | Quarterfinals | — | — |
| 28 Sep | Monday | Semifinals | Semifinals | — |
| 29 Sep | Tuesday | Final | Final | — |
Women’s Badminton Schedule
| Date | Day | Women’s Singles | Women’s Doubles | Women’s Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Sunday | — | — | Preliminary Round |
| 21 Sep | Monday | — | — | Preliminary Round |
| 22 Sep | Tuesday | — | — | Quarterfinals |
| 23 Sep | Wednesday | — | — | Semifinals |
| 24 Sep | Thursday | — | — | Final |
| 25 Sep | Friday | Preliminary Round | Preliminary Round | — |
| 26 Sep | Saturday | Quarterfinals | Preliminary Round | — |
| 27 Sep | Sunday | — | Quarterfinals | — |
| 28 Sep | Monday | Semifinals | Semifinals | — |
| 29 Sep | Tuesday | Final | Final | — |
Which Countries Are Competing in Asian Games 2026?
OCA says that there are 45 NOCs taking part in the Games of Asian Nations, including popular countries like China, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, etc. Pakistan is one of the countries taking part in the event too. See the full list of Asian Games 2026 participating countries.
It’s important to note, however, that unless stated in the official programme, participation in the overall Games does not guarantee that every NOC will be represented in all the badminton events.
History of Badminton at the Asian Games
Badminton has a long tradition in the programme of the Asian Games.
Badminton made its Asian Games debut at Jakarta 1962 and has featured at every edition since — see our Asian Games host countries list for the full timeline.
This is particularly important as many Asian countries with a good tradition in the game of badminton face each other in the same competition in the Asian Games.
What to Expect From Badminton at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
There should be two stages to the competition.
Phase 1: Team Competition
The team events for men and women will be highlighted from 20-24 September.
The first rounds decide the countries that move on and subsequently the quarterfinals, semi-finals and team finale.
Phase 2: Individual Competition
A singles/doubles/mixed doubles focus will take place from 25th to 29th September.
The quarters will be on 27th September, followed by semi-finals on the 28th and finals on the 29th September.
It is the final three days – the biggest days for fandom if they are interested in the single medals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is badminton at the Asian Games 2026?
Badminton is scheduled for 20–29 September 2026 at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Japan.
Where will badminton be played?
The competition will take place at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture.
How many badminton events are there?
There are seven badminton medal events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s team and women’s team.
Final Thoughts
Badminton Asian Games 2026 promises to be one of the important racket-sport competitions at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. From 20 Sept. to 29 Sept, fans can follow the team matches as well as the individual finals at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium across 10 days of competition.
Think of the competition in two parts: team events from 20–24 September and individual events from 25–29 September. Planning a trip? See our guides on Asian Games 2026 tickets and how to watch the Asian Games live, plus the Field Hockey and Basketball schedules.
