Asian Games 2026 Badminton Competition – 25 Sep
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Following the Asian Games Badminton competition on Thursday, September 24, 2026, the tournament lasts for one of the most important days of the competition on the following day, Friday, September 25, 2026. In the final individual knockout phase of the tournament, both players and doubles teams from all over Asia will play in a high-pressure competition to still hold on to the medal, with the winner being crowned the International Hong Kong Match Day 2020 champion.
Badminton Competition – Asian Games
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Badminton |
| Competition Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Tournament Dates | September 20–29, 2026 |
| Competition Stage | Individual Knockout Stage |
| Matches Scheduled | Round of 16 & Quarterfinals |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Match Format | Best of 3 games (21-point scoring system) |
Competition Phase on September 25
The tournament is completed after the team events, leading to a totally individual tournament. September 25 is another pivotal day ahead of the medal rounds for the first as there will be the Round of 16 and the Quarterfinals.
Events Scheduled
Badminton action on September 25 includes matches in all five individual disciplines:
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
Athletes will compete throughout the day as they aim to secure places in the next round of the tournament.
Competition Format
The refereeing for the badminton competition is in accordance with the official badminton rule.
- These 1-manus contests are played in a best-of-three game format.
- Games are played until they reach 21 points each game.
- The player or pair that wins must do it by two points or more.
- Game is played first to 29, if the score is tied, the one who scores the 30th point is declared the winner.
- Individual events will be a single-elimination knockout after the draw is settled.
Top Badminton Nations to Watch
The following are some of Asia’s top badminton powers that will play a strong part in the knock-out stages:
- China
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- India
- Thailand
- Chinese Taipei
Venue & Host Country
The 19th Asian Games will be held in Japan (Main host region in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya).
The venues allotted to the Badminton Disability Competition are Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium (Ichii Shinkin Arena) in Ichinomiya, Aichi Pref., Japan on 25th September 2026.
How to Watch
- Follow and view the action on the official Asian Games broadcast partners in your country!
- Rights holders will announce their streaming services before the Games start.
- Keeping track of official match status and scores on the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games website.
- Look for live TV coverage on your country’s sports program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new matches take place on 25th September?
It is a competition that portrays a Round of 16 and Quarterfinal stage of Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Do gold medals get awarded on 25th September?
No, 25th September is not part of the knockout stage. Winners move closer to the medal rounds with the gold medal rounds taking place later in the tournament.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official AINAGOC competition schedule, this date (2026-09-25) at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Ichinomiya features: Individual events begin – Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles all start their Preliminary Round.
How many events on this date: 5 disciplines in preliminary-round action.
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.