Asian Games 2026 Baseball final event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
One of the largest sporting events during Japan’s Asian Games 2026 is the Men’s Baseball Gold Medal Match, in which the best baseball teams in Asia compete for the continent’s glory. This championship game will serve to crown the new Asian Games baseball champion after a few days of feverish competition on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Men’s Baseball Gold Medal Match
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Baseball at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Match | Men’s Gold Medal Match |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Gold Medal Match Time | 6:30 PM JST |
| Bronze Medal Match | Earlier on September 27, 2026 |
| Tournament Stage | Final Day |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Main Venues | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium & Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium |
| Number of Participating Teams | 8 National Teams |
| Medal Events | Gold & Bronze Medal Matches |
Gold Medal Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (JST) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Match | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
| Gold Medal Match | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM JST |
Competition Format
The baseball tournament follows an international format designed to identify the strongest team in Asia.
Group Stage
- There are 8 teams, divided into 2 groups.
- Groups are comprised of teams that face one another with each team playing all other teams in its group.
- The team is awarded points based on the result of the match.
- The top teams go on to the knockout phase.
Knockout Stage
- Elimination games are played with qualified teams.
- Winners move on to the semifinals.
- The Gold Medal Match is for victorious semifinal teams.
- If there is a semi-final losing, then it will have to fight for the Bronze Medal.
Participating Teams
The men’s baseball tournament includes eight national teams:
- Japan
- Chinese Taipei
- South Korea
- China
- Philippines
- Hong Kong
- Palestine
- Thailand
Host Country
Dozens of national teams representing game-producing nations of Asia are coming in to join the Asian Games 2026 hosted in Japan with pride.
Venue Information
Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium
This brand new stadium in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, welcomes several special matches including knock-out round matches.
Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium
This will be located in Toyohashi city, Aichi prefecture, and is also a venue for various important tournament matches during the tournament.
How to Watch
Fans can enjoy the Men’s Baseball Gold Medal Match through:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National television sports networks
- Official live streaming platforms (where available)
- Participating countries have licensed digital broadcasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the baseball final be held?
Tournament games are held at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium and Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Aichi prefecture, Japan.
How many teams are competing?
Eight men’s national teams compete in the baseball tournament.
What happens before the Gold Medal Match?
The Bronze Medal Match takes place earlier on the same day before the championship game.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Following the preliminary round (Groups A & B, played 21–23 September) at Okazaki Central Park Baseball Stadium and Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium, this date is: Gold Medal Game (Final). Group A: Japan, China, Philippines, Palestine. Group B: Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand.
Note: Since super round and final matchups depend on preliminary-round results, AINAGOC has not yet published the exact team pairings and times for this date. This section will be updated once results and the official fixture list are confirmed. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.