Asian Games 2026 Handball final event – 29 sep
September 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 is the auspicious day for the Asian Games 2026 Handball Final Event, which concludes the thrilling handball tournament at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the 20th Asian Games. It is the big day of the tournament where two Asia’s best men’s and women’s national teams clash to prove their supremacy for the ultimate trophy – Gold Medal.
Handball final event – 29 Sep
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Handball Finals |
| Date | Tuesday, 29 September 2026 |
| Sport | Handball |
| Competition Day | Final Day |
| Stage | Gold Medal Matches |
| Gold Medals Awarded | 2 |
| Women’s Final | Gold Medal Match |
| Men’s Final | Gold Medal Match |
| Host Country | Japan |
Asian Games 2026 Handball Final Schedule
The final two matches played in the Handball tournament of the Asian Games are scheduled on 29 September 2026. The continental winners will be decided in both of the championship games over the next few days after players compete in the group stage and the knockout stage.
The exact timing for games and participating teams will be finalized by the organizers of the games after the semifinals.
| Match | Medal |
|---|---|
| Women’s Gold Medal Match | Gold Medal |
| Men’s Gold Medal Match | Gold Medal |
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 Handball tournament is also organised in a systematic manner to determine the best teams in Asia.
It starts with the group stage where national teams battle it out point for point, for a chance to progress. The teams making it through the hurdles then go on to the quarter-final/semi-final stages and the top two teams claim gold.
Host Country
Japan is hosting the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya with pride, hosting thousands of athletes and visitors from Asia.
Official Venues
Kasugai City Gymnasium
Kasugai City Gymnasium is a venue to host the “handball” event of the Asian Games 2026, in Kasugai, Japan.
ENTRIO (Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium)
ENTRIO (Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium) is located in Inazawa, Japan.
Teams to Watch
Several countries have been doing well in Asian handball tournaments and will only be confirmed as the finalists after the semi-finals.
Traditional contenders include:
- Japan
- South Korea
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Iran
- China
Medal Information
| Medal Event | Medal Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Final | Gold Medal |
| Men’s Final | Gold Medal |
How to Watch
Those in the heat in the box will be able to watch the championship matches via the official Asian Games broadcasting partners and digital platforms after the session of broadcasting details is announced.
Official schedule, teams competing, live scores, and updates on the event will also be provided by the organizers as they near the competition date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day will be the Asian Games 2026 Handball Final?
Handball finals will take place on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
How many gold medals will be given?
There will be 2 medals for each event: a gold in the women’s event, and a gold in the men’s event.
The handball finals will be held where?
Finals will be held in Japan at Kasugai City Gymnasium and ENTRIO (Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium).
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Gold Medal Match, 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.