Asian Games 2026 Beach Volleyball 1st Event – 20 Sep
September 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games set to take place starting 20 September 2026, will start with high-energy action in the Beach Volleyball competition. The best teams in Asia in men’s and women’s divisions will compete in the first game at the Games – beach volleyball for continental honours.
Beach Volleyball at Asian Games 2026
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Beach Volleyball – Asian Games 2026 |
| Competition Start Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Competition End Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Host Event | Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| Location | Hekinan, Japan |
Competition Format
The beach volleyball will be organized according to an international format:
1. Preliminary Stage (Pool Matches)
- Teams divided into groups
- Round robin competition in each pool
- Points used to determine rankings
2. Knockout Stage
- Top teams in the tournament advance to Elimination rounds.
- To determine the finalists, the quarterfinals and semifinals follow.
3. Medal Matches
- Bronze medal match
- Gold medal final
This will provide an equal opportunity for comparison as well as intense action all day long.
Venue & Host Country
The Japanese Asian Island is to host the Beach Volleyball event during the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, Nagoya, as it is one of the major sports hubs of the continent.
All the matches will be played at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It will see the introduction of both male and female beach volleyball acted in the Games, for this purpose built beach volleyball site.
Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court will host this event
Beach Volleyball will be hosted at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan in the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 starting on 20 September 2026.
How to Watch Beach Volleyball
- Follow on official Asian Games 2026 broadcast TV partners in participating countries.
- Watch broadcasted live on the authorized Asian Games app/streaming.
- Attend in person at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, Japan (subject to tickets and entry rules)
- The broadcasts will be available in different parts of Asia via licensed broadcasters.
FAQs – Beach Volleyball Asian Games 2026
What is the location of 2026 Asian Games?
The beach volleyball events for the 2026 Asian Games will be held at the Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What time was the 2026 Asian Games scheduled to start?
Beach volleyball starts on 20th September 2026 and the Asian Games will commence on 19th September 2026.
When were the games of the Asian Games held?
The next Asian Games will be held in 2026, with Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City as the main venues.