Asian Games 2026 Beach Volleyball event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
At the 20th Asian Games Aichi‐Nagoya 2026, the Beach Volleyball competition moves to an important milestone on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with the entry into high-pressure knockout phases for the event. The games of the day will be the deciding matches for some teams to climb closer towards the medals, and it will be one of the most exciting days of the tournament.
Beach Volleyball event – October 1
| Event | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Volleyball (Beach Volleyball) |
| Date | Thursday, 1 October 2026 |
| Competition Stage | Knockout Stage (official bracket rounds as scheduled) |
| Venue | Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court |
| City | Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Session Start | Around 09:00 JST (subject to the official schedule) |
| Asian Games Edition | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
October 1 Beach Volleyball Schedule
Start Time: 09:00 JST
The official contest round schedule includes four semi-finals. The losers of the two half-final games on each day will build up to the bronze medal games on the last day of competition, with the winner of the two halves taking their team to the gold medal contests.
The final 4 lineup will be designated at the end of the quarterfinals on Sept. 30 with an extra half-team of semis.
Competition Format
The Asian Games Beach Volleyball tournament features separate Men’s and Women’s competitions.
The event generally follows this format:
- Preliminary pool stage
- Knockout rounds
- Quarterfinals and/or semifinals according to the official competition schedule
- Bronze medal match
- Gold medal final
Host Country
At the 20th Asian Games in Japan, athletes from all Asian sporting nations will be joining in 19 September – 4 October 2026! In addition to many other sports throughout Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, there is also Beach Volleyball held in Hekinan.
Venue
The Beach Volleyball competition is played on Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Teams to Watch
The knockout stage is expected to feature many of Asia’s strongest beach volleyball nations, including:
- Japan
- China
- Qatar
- Australia
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Indonesia
How to Watch
Individuals can now watch Beach Volleyball from official Asian Games broadcasters and Digital Streamers in their respective countries. The schedule of matches, live scores and broadcasts will be announced by official organizers in advance for every day of the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Asian Games 2026 Knockout stage dates for beach volleyball?
The main draw of knockout finals takes place on Thursday 1 October 2026.
In what location is Beach Volleyball played?
The racestructure of the competition is at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court, Hekinan, Japan.
What time do matches begin?
Competition sessions will start around 09:00 JST according to official schedule.
Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, this date falls under: Women’s Gold Medal Match 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.