Asian Games 2026 football 1st final event – 02 oct
October 2 @ 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Gold Medal Match is set to be the first football final match at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) and will be one of the major events of the competition. This sporting event will be held Friday, 2nd October 2026, and will come to an end with the conclusion of the Championship Match for women’s football on 2nd October 2026.
Women’s Football Gold Medal Match
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Women’s Football Gold Medal Match |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Tournament | Women’s Football Tournament |
| Stage | Final |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Tournament Dates | September 14 – October 2, 2026 |
| Medal at Stake | Gold Medal |
| Competition Format | Single-Elimination Final |
| Match Status | Championship Match |
Women’s Football Gold Medal Match Schedule
The final of Women’s Football will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, as a championship game of the tournament.
Match Schedule
- Event: Women’s Football Gold Medal Match
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Tournament Stage: Final
- Medal Ceremony: Immediately after the conclusion of the final match.
Tournament Format
The Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football tournament will be a tournament to decide best Asian women’s National football team.
- Group Stage
- Qualification for Knockout Stage
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Gold Medal Match (Final)
Host Country
Japan graces the world with the 2026 Asian Games with hundreds of athletes from all over Asia.
Venue
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa is the venue for the Women’s Football Gold Medal Match of the Asian Games 2026 on Friday 2nd October 2026.
Medal Stakes
The Women’s Football Final determines the medal winners of the tournament.
| Result | Medal |
| Champion | Gold Medal |
| Runner-up | Silver Medal |
| Third-Place Playoff Winner | Bronze Medal |
How to Watch
There are a number of ways for fans around the world to follow the Gold Medal Match for Women’s Football during the Asian Games 2026.
- Official Broadcasters: Broadcasting partners for the various countries will be decided before the tournament.
- Live Streaming: The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organising Committee and rights holders will announce the live streaming information.
- Live Scores: Official Asian Games platforms as well as recognised sports score services will deliver real-time scores, match statistics and updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Women’s Final of the Asian Games 2026 on which date?
Friday 2nd October, 2026 – Women’s Football Gold Medal Match.
Who is going to play in the women’s football Gold Medal Match?
The top two of the two semi-final series will move on to the playoff series where they will compete in the final series. The finalists to be determined after the semi-finals.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Following the official draw held on 23 July 2026 and the OCA/AINAGOC match schedule, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Women’s Bronze & Gold Medal Matches. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Bronze Medal Match | Medal Match | Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi |
| 19:30 | Gold Medal Match | Medal Match | Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi |
Total matches on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / OCA official schedule (AINAGOC).