Asian Games 2026 Basketball Final event – 26 sep
September 26 @ 4:00 pm – 9:20 pm
The last day of the 5×5 Basketball competition of the Asian Games 2026 is on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at the Basketball Finals. Tournament group-stage action, knockout play has spanned several days of intense competition and after nerves of death, the best teams from the continents of Asia/NAFUEC will compete in the breathtaking Men’s Gold Medal Final and Women’s Gold Medal Final for the coveted hardware, while the third place winners in each of the men’s and women’s tournaments will take part in the thrilling Bronze Medal Game.
Basketball Finals Asian Games 2026
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Basketball Finals |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Final Day |
| Tournament Stage | Gold Medal & Bronze Medal Games |
| Men’s Events | Gold Medal Final & Bronze Medal Game |
| Women’s Events | Gold Medal Final & Bronze Medal Game |
| Format | 5×5 Knockout Finals |
| Qualified Teams | To Be Determined |
Basketball Finals Schedule
The championship day of basketball at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games will be: Saturday, September 26, 2026. There are four games for medals to cap the tournament and crown the eventual winners.
Matches Scheduled
- Women’s Bronze Medal Game
- Men’s Bronze Medal Game
- Women’s Gold Medal Final
- Men’s Gold Medal Final
Competition Format
The basketball event competition level at the 2026 Asian Games is in keeping with the official international basketball FIBA competition format of 5×5 basketball.
The tournament plays out as follows:
- Preliminary Group Stage
- Qualification Round (if applicable)
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Bronze Medal Games
- Gold Medal Finals
Medal Events
Two championship titles will be awarded on September 26.
Men’s Basketball
- Gold Medal
- Silver Medal
- Bronze Medal
Women’s Basketball
- Gold Medal
- Silver Medal
- Bronze Medal
Qualified Teams
The finalists and bronze medal contenders will be determined after the semifinal matches.
Men’s Tournament
- Gold Medal Finalists: To Be Determined
- Bronze Medal Contenders: To Be Determined
Women’s Tournament
- Gold Medal Finalists: To Be Determined
- Bronze Medal Contenders: To Be Determined
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026, in Japan with pride.
Venue Details
This Basketball Finals will be at the Aichi International Arena, which is one of the flagship venues of the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Players to Watch
The official team roster will be publicized nearer to the date of the basketball competition.
This will see numerous of the nation’s premier competition players joining in the action with the fans.
How to Watch the Basketball Finals
Successfully, baseball fans can watch the games of the championship live and online via official broadcasts.
Coverage will likely encompass:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners.
- National television sports channels.
- Official stream partners (where available).
- Live results and score-broadcasting.
- Official match results and statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the time of the Basketball Finals at the Asian Games 2026?
The final day of the Basketball competition is Saturday, September 26, 2026 at which time the Basketball Finals will be played.
Where will the Basketball Finals be played?
The final matches will all be held at Nagoya International Arena (Aichi International Arena) in Nagoya, Japan.
Which teams reached the Basketball Finals?
Official finalists will be decided after the semi-finals are played. Qualifying teams will not be announced until after the knockout stage.
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 Bronze & Gold Medal Games. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Bronze Medal Game – teams TBD | Medal Match | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
| 19:20 | Gold Medal Game – teams TBD | Medal Match | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya |
Total matches on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.