Asian Games 2026 Esports 5th final event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Asian Games 2026 Esports reaches an epic apex to showcase the continent’s top esports talents in a thrilling game a day at the Aichi-Sky Expo location in the Aichi Prefecture International Exposition Center (Aichi, Japan). The 5th Day of the Esports Tournament will feature the Pokémon Unite Final Tournament.
Esports at Asian Games 2026
| Event | Esports at the Asian Games 2026 |
|---|---|
| Competition Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 5 of the Esports Competition |
| Venue | Exhibition Hall D, Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) |
| City | Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Time | 09:00 AM – 08:00 PM (JST) |
| Featured Games | Pokémon Unite & Honor of Kings |
Pokémon Unite Final Tournament
The Pokémon Unite Final Tournament will be a major medal event during the Asian Games’ esports program that takes place on September 27. Following the days of qualifying and preliminary rounds, 11 of Asia’s best national teams are still battling for a berth in the continent’s supreme honour.
Program for the day:
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Bronze Medal Match
- Gold Medal Match
- Medal Ceremony
Honor of Kings
The Asian Games 2026 also kicks off on the 27th of September with the start of the tournament honour of Kings.
The competition features 12 national teams, each representing their country in one of Asia’s most popular mobile esports titles. The opening day consists of the Group Stage and Initial Bracket, where teams begin their quest for a place in the knockout rounds.
Competition Format
Pokémon Unite
The Pokémon Unite competition is followed by a single-elimination knockout tournament.
Honor of Kings
Honor of Kings is played in a group stage where teams try to qualify for the game and gain more points.
Host Country
Japan is very proud to host 20th Asian Games.
venue
The 27th September events are to be held on one day at which time the Exhibition Hall D at the Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) will be used.
How to Watch
The viewers across Asia can watch the events through the Asian Games official broadcasts and digital platforms. Everyone in Asia will be able to follow the events on the Asian Games official broadcast and online.
The following are methods of keeping up to date:
- Official Asian Games live streaming platforms
- Authorized television broadcasters
- Official match schedules
- Live scores and tournament brackets
- Medal tables and daily results
- The official Asian Games social media to post highlights and updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What will the venue for Sept. 27 be?
The competition will be conducted in the main global exhibition area, the “Exhibition Hall D” for Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo) in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
On which September date are medals being given away?
The gold, silver and bronze medals for Pokémon Unite will be awarded on September 27th and the tournament for Honor of Kings kicks off the same day.
How many teams to play in Pokémon Unite?
The Pokémon Unite Final Tournament comes with 11 eligible national teams.
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.