Asian Games 2026 Indoor Volleyball event – 28 sep
September 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Men’s Indoor Volleyball is back with some fun and excitement in the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Monday, 28th September 2026, in the Preliminary Round in indoor volleyball. The Official Indoor Volleyball Schedule shows sixteen top Asian national teams taking part in dictating Volleyball Pool Matches at the Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium and Park Arena Komaki of Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Indoor Volleyball event – 28 Sep
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Men’s Indoor Volleyball |
| Stage | Preliminary Round (Pool Stage) |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Asian Games Edition | 20th Asian Games |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Host Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture |
| Competition Venues | Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium & Park Arena Komaki |
| Participating Teams | 16 Men’s National Teams |
| Competition Format | Round-Robin Pool Stage |
| Quarterfinal Qualification | Top two teams from each pool |
Men’s Indoor Volleyball Schedule
One of the most important competition days of the men’s indoor volleyball is Sept. 28th. There will be several preliminary matches going on at once in both the official arenas, providing a fun-filled program from morning till evening.
The day’s competition includes:
- Morning Session – Opening pool-stage matches.
- Afternoon Session – Additional group fixtures across all pools.
- Evening Session – Key matches that could shape the race for quarterfinal qualification.
Competition Format
The men’s indoor volleyball competition starts with a round-robin, after which every team in every pool plays every other team in that pool once. Match results determine the competition points awarded to teams, and after the completion of all group matches, the standings determine team performance.
Match Format
- Games are played to the best of five sets.
- The first 4 sets play until 25.
- If the game is tied 2–2, then a fifth set is played to 15 points to determine the winner.
- Each set needs to be won by two points or more.
Competition Venues
Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium
The men’s indoor volleyball is played at the Okinawa Central Park General Gymnasium.
Park Arena Komaki
Park Arena Komaki serves as the second official volleyball venue during the preliminary stage.
Competing Nations and Pool Draw
Four pools are drawn out of the sixteen teams participating in the competition.The four pools are prepared from the sixteen teams that are playing. Round robin stage has each team playing all the other teams in the group once.
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
| Japan | Iran | Qatar | South Korea |
| Pakistan | Indonesia | India | China |
| Kazakhstan | Thailand | Vietnam | Chinese Taipei |
| Uzbekistan | Kyrgyzstan | Hong Kong, China | Philippines |
How to Watch
Fans can follow the men’s indoor volleyball competition through:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National television sports broadcasters
- Authorized online streaming services
- Official Asian Games live scores and match updates
Frequently Asked Questions
In which room(s) do indoor volleyball games happen?
Most matches of the initial series are taking place in two arenas in the Aichi Prefecture in Japan – Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium and Park Arena Komaki.
What is the number of quarterfinal teams?
To have 8 teams, the 4 teams that qualify in the preliminary round are split into four pools, and 2 teams each move on to the quarter-finals.
How many quarterfinal teams are there?
The four preliminary round qualifiers are split into four pools, with two teams from each advancing to the quarter-finals, to give eight teams.
Confirmed Pools & Schedule Update
Following the official pool draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC/AVC), this date falls under: Men’s Preliminary Round – Day 2, held at Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium / Park Arena Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Men’s Pool A: Japan (hosts), Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Pool B: Iran, Indonesia, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan
Pool C: Qatar, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong
Pool D: South Korea, China, Chinese Taipei, Philippines
Note: AINAGOC/AVC has confirmed the pools and overall competition phase for this date, but has not yet published the exact match-by-match pairings and times for indoor volleyball. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.