Asian Games 2026 Basketball Competition – 24 Sep
September 24 @ 10:00 am – 9:20 pm
One of the sports that will be played at the 2026 Asian Games is basketball, and there will be thrilling group stage games on 24 September 2026. The competition for the day will take place in the Men’s and Women’s 5×5 Basketball Tournament, which will include matches in the preliminary round all the way to the final match of the tournament and the possibility of winning medals.
Basketball Competition – 24 Sep
| Event | Basketball 5×5 |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Tournament Stage | Group Phase / Preliminary Round |
| Categories | Men’s and Women’s |
| Format | Round-Robin Matches |
| Venue | Aichi International Arena (IG Arena) |
| City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
Group Phase Matches Take Center Stage
All basketball matches will be played in the round-robin group stage format on 24 September. In each group, the teams will compete against each other, and the points scored will be used for the rank order for each group. The first round serves to weed out the top teams, as well as identify the countries to advance to the knockout stage.
Teams and Match Schedule
New team formations, scheduling, etc. will be given nearer the start of the tournament by the organisers.
Venue and Host Country
In 2026 the Aichi-Nagoya region will host the Asian Games in Japan.
The basketball events will be held at the highly esteemed Aichi International Arena (IG Arena) in Nagoya, Japan on 24th September 2026.
What Fans Can Expect
Basketball always has been one of the most popular sports in Asian Games and there are many avid fans of it in Asia. The 24 September competition is anticipated to be high value:
- High-intensity group-stage basketball action.
- International competitions for men and for women.
- Rounds of significance for qualification.
- Top athletes for local or national teams.
- An exciting atmosphere inside IG Arena in Nagoya.
FAQs – Basketball Competition on 24 Sep
What kind of Sports will be held in the Asian Games 2026?
As the Asian Games 2026, this will feature a diverse array of sports, including athletics, basketball, football, badminton, swimming, volleyball, gymnastics and many more Olympic/regional sports.
Will basketball be a part of the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Basketball is one among the Asian Games 2026 sports. There will be both Men’s and Women’s tournament – preliminary group stage games and knockout stage matches.
What are the dates of the key events of the Asian Games of Aichi 2026?
It will be in the fourth quarter of 2026 that the Aichi-Nagoya 26 Asian Games will take place in Japan, where athletes from all over Asia will compete in various sporting events, receiving medals.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official pools/draw announced on 7 August 2026 and the AINAGOC match schedule, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Women’s Quarter-finals. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Quarter-final 1 – teams TBD | Knockout Stage | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
| 13:00 | Quarter-final 2 – teams TBD | Knockout Stage | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
| 16:00 | Quarter-final 3 – teams TBD | Knockout Stage | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
| 19:20 | Quarter-final 4 – teams TBD | Knockout Stage | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
Total matches on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.