Asian Games 2026 Football 9th Event – 23 sep
September 23 @ 2:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Asian Games football action will now progress on September 23, 2026, with several group stage matches taking place in both the men’s and women’s field competitions. As teams battle for valuable points early in the tournament, the matches will be held in a number of Japanese host cities.
This is one of the most popular sports of the Asian Games, with strong teams appearing from all around Asia. Players will compete in a round robin group staged will be played during the September 23 schedule, with the aim of improving the team’s standings and improving their chances for a place in the knockout round.
Asian Games 2026 Football 9th Event
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Football (Men’s & Women’s Group Stage Matches) |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Event Phase | Group Stage (Round-Robin Format) |
| Categories | Men’s Football (Under-23) & Women’s Football |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Host Region | Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Number of Matches | Multiple Group Stage Matches |
Men’s and Women’s Football Matches on September 23
The football events on September 23 will include matches from both categories:
- Men’s Football Tournament (Under-23 Teams)
- Women’s Football Tournament
Group Stage Format
The group stage will be played in September 23, with matches according to the round robin format. Each team is set against other countries in their group and awarded points depending on their performance:
- Win: 3 Points
- Draw: 1 Point
- Loss: 0 Points
The winning teams from each group qualify for the knock out stage of the competition with the first team getting the Asian Games medal.
Host Country
The 2026 Asian Games team will be playing the football matches in Japan which will be hosted in various cities and stadiums.
Football Venues Hosting Matches
Football matches on September 23 will be played across several designated stadiums in Japan, including:
- Toyota Stadium, Toyota City
- Nagoya City Minato Soccer Field, Nagoya
- Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya
- Nagai Stadium, Osaka
How to Watch Asian Games 2026
- Official Asian Games Broadcasters: Watch the games on the official Asian Games broadcasters in your country.
- Live Streaming: Live coverage of entertaining sports through broadcasters’ websites and mobile apps will be offered by many broadcasters.
- Official Asian Games platforms will be offering: Match schedules, Asian Games live scores and event updates Asian Games Digital Platforms.
- Sports Channels: Lots of significant sports communication firms across Asia will probably broadcast particular soccer suits live.
- Live Score Apps: Via the popular sports applications and websites, fans can keep up to date on live scores, standings, and match stats.
- Verify local listings: Broadcast may vary by region and be known as ‘local listings’ on TV and streaming listings near the event.
FAQs – Asian Games 2026 Football (September 23)
1. What football matches will be played on September 23 at the Asian Games 2026?
On 23rd September, 2026, there will be several football matches at the preliminary stage for men’s and women’s Under-23 football matches.
2. On 23 September, who will play?
There are currently no official match-ups announced. The teams are winners of the tournament to determine after the tournament draw on July 23rd, 2026.
3. On September 23, is the football going to be played where?
The field, thrown matches will be conducted at Toyota Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, Nagoya City Minato Soccer Field, Wave Stadium Kariya and Nagai Stadium.
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: Men’s Group Stage – Final Matchday (Groups A, B). All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Group / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | Japan vs Thailand | Group A | Toyota Stadium, Toyota |
| 19:30 | Kyrgyzstan vs Hong Kong | Group A | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya |
| 14:30 | China vs United Arab Emirates | Group B | Toyota Stadium, Toyota |
| 14:30 | Iran vs North Korea | Group B | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya |
Total matches on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / OCA official schedule (AINAGOC).