Asian Games 2026 Esports 2nd Final Event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Finals will be part of the signature events of Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, which will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The historic event, which has been held in Japan since the very first release of the game, will crown the victorious player from the first-ever Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Asian Games on the date and time of 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST).
Asian Games Esports October 1 Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Esports |
| Game Title | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) |
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Competition | 2nd Final Event |
| Finals Time | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM JST |
| Venue | Aichi Sky Expo |
| City | Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Medal Event | Gold Medal Final |
| Event Status | Second-to-Last Esports Final |
Esports 2nd Final Event
The Central Asian region is home to one of the top mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games of the world, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Mobile Legends: Bang Bang or more appropriately known as MLBB, is undoubtedly one of the most successful multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA games in the world, especially in the Central Asia region. It’s a game exclusively designed for mobile and adjusted to the abilities that are required to play 5v5 games: teamwork, communication, and strategy.
Mobile Legends Finals Schedule
Championships which shall be played on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Finals Time (JST):
- 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tournament Format
The MLBB tournament is a structured event, with the objective of rewarding consistency and performance throughout the tournament.
Group Stage
The tournament will start with 12 national teams and be divided into four groups of three teams. Both teams play all other players in the group against only one side.
At the conclusion of the group stage, the top two teams of each group of the knockout stage will qualify for the knockout stage.
Playoffs
The other eight teams move on to a single-elimination bracket.
The playoff stages include:
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Bronze Medal Match
- Grand Final
Host Country
Recently, Japan became the official host country of Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026.
Venue
The esports competition for the 20th Asian Games will be at the Aichi Sky Expo of Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture in Japan.
Teams to Watch
Participating national teams will be decided once the official regional qualification system is completed.
How to Watch
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Finals are live broadcast and livestream on official platforms.
The following should be considered when viewing options:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National television broadcasters in participating countries
- Official live streaming platforms (if announced)
- Official Asian Games digital and social media channels
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Asian Games 2026 Esports 2nd Final Event is what?
Those watching Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, get ready for the first official Asian Games champions in the game as you’ll witness the first medal presentation from the Asian Games 2026 Esports 2nd Final Event on October 1, 2026.
What will be the final date of the Asian Games 2026 for MLBB?
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Finals will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in which the final stage shows start at 2:00 PM and close up at 7:00 PM JST.
Which city is hosting the Final of the MLBB?
Which city is hosting the Final of the MLBB? The event will be held at Aichi Sky Expo in the city of Tokoname, located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, esports has 1 gold medal final scheduled on this date (one game title’s championship match). Across the full esports competition (23 September–2 October), 11 gold medals are awarded in total across different game titles.
Note: The specific game title assigned to this date has not been individually confirmed on this source. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.