Asian Games 2026 Beach Volleyball event – 29 Sep
September 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition, having entered an exciting phase, is set to kick off on Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026 at the Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, in the city of Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Beach Volleyball Event – 29 Sep
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Beach Volleyball |
| Competition Day | Tuesday, 29 September 2026 |
| Competition Phase | Men’s & Women’s Semifinals |
| Official Session | VBV10 |
| Start Time | 09:00 AM JST |
| Venue | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| City | Hekinan |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Edition | 20th Asian Games |
Beach Volleyball Competition Schedule
The day’s competition includes:
| Match | Competition | Teams | Time (JST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | From 09:00 AM | — |
| Match 2 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | — |
| Match 3 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | — |
| Match 4 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | — |
| Match 5 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | — |
| Match 6 | Round of 16 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | — |
Competition Format
The Beach Volleyball tournament follows a knockout pathway after the initial group competition.
The competition format includes:
- Preliminary Pool Stage
- Knockout Round
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Bronze Medal Match
- Gold Medal Match
Host country
At the 20th Asian Games, held next week in Japan, thousands of athletes and visitors from throughout Asia will attend.
Venue
Beach Volleyball will use the Aichi-Nagoya Asia Games 2026 official venue of Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court.
Participating Countries
The official team list will be confirmed before the tournament begins. Traditionally, Asia’s strongest beach volleyball nations include:
- Japan
- China
- Qatar
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Chinese Taipei
- Vietnam
How to Watch
The Asian Games Beach Volleyball would be broadcast to fans across the globe by their Asian Games partners in their host country. Different live TV broadcasts will be available to viewers in different countries and different streams of online television will be available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Asian Games 2026 to include the sport of beach volleyball?
Beach Volleyball (BV) will be played in the beach court of Hekinan in Aichi, Japan.
When is the beginning of the Beach Volleyball semifinals?
The official competition starts at 09:00 AM JST.
At what time of day are the first and second semifinals of Beach Volleyball?
The male and female semi-final games will take place under Session VBV10.
Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, this date falls under: Pool Play / Bracket Stage (Men’s & Women’s) for beach volleyball.
Note: AINAGOC has not yet published a detailed pair-by-pair draw or match schedule for beach volleyball on public reference sources. This section will be updated with confirmed pairings and times once the official fixture list is released. Source: 2026 Asian Games official competition calendar.