Asian Games 2026 Handball 6th event – 26 sep
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026, is another exciting day of the Handball competition of the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, as the Preliminary Round (Group Stage) of the competition for both Men and Women is to commence. The results are even more crucial as they roll in, and as the tournament rolls on, teams will be trying to build on their performance to get a step closer in the next round of the tournament.
Handball Day 6 Event Overview
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Handball at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Tournament Day | Day 6 |
| Competition Stage | Preliminary Round (Group Stage) |
| Categories | Men’s & Women’s |
| Competition Period | September 20–29, 2026 |
| Venues | ENTRIO (Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium) & Kasugai City Gymnasium |
| Host Country | Japan |
Handball Competition Format
Men’s Tournament
The men’s handball competition begins with a Preliminary Round, where national teams are divided into groups and compete in a round-robin format.
Women’s Tournament
The women’s series is drawn out the same, with a group stage. Every game is a chance to score points, facilitate the progress towards a good ranking and enrich the team’s potential to further.
September 26 Match Schedule
Day 6 features another busy schedule of Preliminary Round matches across both official venues.
| Session | Competition |
| Morning | Men’s Preliminary Round Matches |
| Afternoon | Women’s Preliminary Round Matches |
| Evening | Additional Group Stage Matches |
Host Country
This is Japan’s proud hosting of the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 (September 19–October 4, 2026) to receive thousands of athletes from all of Asia.
Venues
Kasugai City Gymnasium
Kasugai City Gymnasium is another officially approved place in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, to hold matches during Day 6.
Kasugai City Gymnasium
Kasugai City Gymnasium is also an official place where Day 6 matches will be played at in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture.
Teams to Watch
Some of the countries likely to be in focus will be:
- Japan
- South Korea
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Kazakhstan
Tournament Organisers decide this before the competition.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the latest handball action through:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National television networks
- Authorized live streaming platforms
- More information on the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 site
- Official competition schedules, “live” scores, and results pages.
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Second Round – Day 2, held at Kasugai City General Gymnasium / Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium in Kasugai/Inazawa, Japan.
Men’s Group A: Qatar, Japan (hosts), China, Hong Kong
Men’s Group B: Bahrain, Kuwait, South Korea, Iran, Kazakhstan
Women’s Group (single pool): Japan (hosts), South Korea, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Note: AINAGOC has confirmed the groups and tournament phase for this date, but has not yet published the exact match-by-match pairings and kick-off times for handball. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.