Asian Games 2026 Beach Volleyball 2nd Match – 21 Sep
September 21 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 2026 Asian Games is on Monday September 21, 2026, with some incredible matches set to be played in the group stage of the Beach Volleyball competition, both men’s and women’s. One of the first days of the competition in which the teams play in a round-robin pool play to gain qualification points and progress to knockout stages.
With beach volley continuing to be one of the most sought-after outdoor sports for the Asian Games, top Asian contending teams like Japan, China, Qatar, Australia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Indonesia and other promising teams from all over Asia can be seen giving their best performances.
asian games 2026 beach velleyball
| Event | Beach Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Competition Stage | Preliminary Group Stage |
| Date | September 21, 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Time | From 09:00 AM JST |
| Gender Categories | Men’s & Women’s |
| Match Format | Group Stage (Round Robin) |
| Venue | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Tournament | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
Competition Format
- The cut-off race lines are for Men’s and Women’s tournaments.
- There are group pools for teams to compete in to qualify for the 16 top-placed teams in the preliminary rounds.
- The match are played gazing to the international beach volleyball rules.
- The best teams in each of these groups go to the knockout stages.
- There are 2 players from each team playing on a sand court.
What to Expect
Fast-paced rallies, hard-hitting serves, dynamic defensive moves and tight contests will be the expectation for fans as volumes of points will be won or lost during the race for group stage points. The qualification for the knockout round could be impacted by each game played on September 21.
The day will be up in flames with several group stage games in which a few Asian powerhouse beach volleyball teams will battle it out.
Venue and Host Country
Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture will host the venue for the official beach volleyball of Asian Games 2026: unifying the world with ‘RiKyora fuchie’. The men’s and women’s beach volleyball will be played in the open air beach court during the tournament.
The host country of 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) is… Japan. This beach volleyball competition is one of the major events held in the Games from 19th Sep. to 4th Oct. 2026.
Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court will host volleyball event
Preliminary stage Beach Volleyball matches are not going to be inside a conventional stadium on 21st September 2026. Instead, the activities will be held at Hekinan Ryokuchi beach court in Hekinan City, Aichi, Japan.
FAQs – asian games 2026 Beach Volleyball
What will be the cities for the matches?
All games will be played in Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court in Hekinan City, Japan.
What round of the tournament are they in?
September 21 is the day of the Preliminary Group Stage in the new Men’s and Women’s Tournament.
What time do the matches start?
The competition will start at 09:00 AM JST.