Asian Games 2026 esports 8th final event – 30 sep
September 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Identity V (Asian Games Version) Grand Final will be one of the major highlights of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. This championship will be held on 30th September 2026, marking the end of the three-day Identity V tournament from 28 to 30th September 2026. Asia’s top national teams will battle for the prestigious gold medal in one of the official esports medal events at the Games.
Esports 8th final event – 30 Sep
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Esports |
| Game | Identity V (Asian Games Version) |
| Stage | Grand Final |
| Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Tournament | 28–30 September 2026 |
| Time | 09:00–20:00 JST |
| Venue | Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Hall D |
| City | Tokoname, Aichi, Japan |
| Host Nation | Japan |
| Medal Event | Gold Medal Final |
About the Identity V Final
Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 (Asian Games Version) Final is an official competition at the 20th Asian Games 2026 as an Esports Medal Event. The qualifying round kicks off on 28 September, as the tournament’s countries go head-to-head in the round and playoff matches for a spot in the final.
Event Schedule
The Identity V (Asian Games Version) competition is a three-day competition beginning on 28/09/2026 and the end of which is the Grand Final on 30/09/2026.
Qualification and playoff games take place during the first few days, during which participating national teams compete for a spot in the championship. These previous rounds decide which teams make it to the final round.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is proudly held in Japan with athletes, officials and spectators from all around Asia.
Venue Information
The Identity V Grand Final will be presented at the modern international exhibition and convention centre – Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Hall D in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Identity V Gameplay Explained
Identity V is a multiplayer game where up to 1 Hunter plays against 4 Survivors, in an asymmetrical game. This is because each side has its own goals and skills, which give them a greater combination of strategy and action.
The matters of deciphering cipher machines, not being caught, and escaping the map are put in the hands of the survivors, who must co-operate in these activities to win, the Hunter tries to kill or capture them. Teamwork, communication, map skills, decision-making, and tactics are the keys to success.
Teams to Watch
Qualifying and preliminary competition to determine the official lineup of national teams participating will take place. With several Asia’s best esports countries competing in the region for qualification into the Asian Games Grand Final, fans will get to witness the Asian division’s best Identity-V players on the line for the all-important title awarded for the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What would be the final schedule of the Asian Games 2026?
The Grand Final is scheduled for 30 September 2026.
Where is the Identity V Final being held?
It will be held at Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Hall D, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan.
What time does the final start?
Competition will take place from 09:00 until 20:00 Japan Standard Time (JST).
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.