Asian Games 2026 Esports 3rd final event – 25 sep

The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will be the host games where the Asian Games 2026 Esports Team Fighting Tournament – Final Tournament Semifinals will be held. This is a fully-fledged medal competition with the best national teams in Asia in the three most popular fighting games: Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters XV.

This is one of the must-watch events at the Asian Games 2026, whether you’re a hardcore fighting game enthusiast or just appreciating the finest of Asian esports.

Esports Team Fighting Tournament

• Event: Asian Games 2026 Esports
• Tournament: Team Fighting Tournament (Competitive Martial Arts)
• Stage: Final Tournament – Semifinals
• Date: 25 September 2026
• Time: 09:00–21:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)
• Duration: 12 Hours
• Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center)
• Location: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Host Cities: Aichi–Nagoya

Event Schedule

The competition starts at 09:00 JST and will run until 21:00 JST. During this first round of qualification, the competition will be a set of extremely difficult playoff games which will determine which teams will proceed to championship round.

Featured Fighting Games

The Team FIGHTING TUNNEL is a combination of three famous fighting game series and includes all the medals at one tournament.

Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 demands players’ quick reflexes, accurate throws, and strategic skill. Each competition is a part of the success of the national team.

Tekken 8

The power-hungry action, vibrant characters, and the ferocious, head-to-head pistol dueling that can ruin a team’s fortunes have also been restored in Tekken 8.

The King of Fighters XV

The King of Fighters XV continues the series with its distinctive team fighting modes that require more teamwork and adaptability, and pressure situational performance.

Competition Format

The Team Fighting Tournament uses a combined team format, meaning countries compete across all three featured fighting games instead of earning separate medals for each title.

Host Country

Japan is the host country of the 20th Asian Games, which is to be held in two cities – Aichi, and Nagoya.

Venue Information

The esports 2 semifinals take place at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center), one of Japan’s top event facilities for international sporting and entertainment events.

How to Watch

Fans can catch the action via official Asian Games broadcasters or authorized broadcasters in their own countries. Live coverage, match highlights, and match updates will be provided during the competition with regional broadcasting rights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is going to be the location for the quarterfinals of esports?

The competition will be at Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo) in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture in Japan.

What type of games are in the Team Fighting Tournament?

During this combined team tournament, the titles of Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters XV are combined in one go.

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.