Asian Games 2026 Judo 1st Final Event – September 30
September 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Judo is set to kick off at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 on September 30, 2026, with four individual weight classes clashing for contending with medal strips from Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM JST on the first day, the elimination, repechage, and semi-final action takes place, followed by a Medal Session at 5:00 PM JST. Four Gold Medal Finals and Victory Ceremonies are held during the evening session for the bronze medal contests.
Asian Games 2026 Judo Schedule
| Competition Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Judo – Opening Day |
| Venue | Aichi International Arena, Nagoya, Japan |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Preliminary Rounds | 11:00 AM JST |
| Quarterfinals | Following Preliminary Bouts |
| Semifinals | Final Session (From 4:00 PM JST) |
| Bronze Medal Matches | Final Session |
| Gold Medal Finals | From approximately 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST |
| Medal Ceremonies | Immediately After Each Final |
Judo September 30, 2026 Schedule
The first day of the Judo competition for Asian Games 2026 will be on 30th September. The day consists of two parts, where they can watch the athletes’ preliminary round games as well as the final round when they will compete for the medals.
Judo Weight Categories Competing on September 30
Four weight divisions will conclude on the opening day, with champions crowned in three women’s events and two men’s events.
| Event Code | Weight Division | Gender | Competition Stage |
| JUD01 | Extra-Lightweight (-48 kg) | Women | Preliminaries to Gold Medal Final |
| JUD01 | Half-Lightweight (-52 kg) | Women | Preliminaries to Gold Medal Final |
| JUD02 | Extra-Lightweight (-60 kg) | Men | Preliminaries to Gold Medal Final |
| JUD02 | Half-Lightweight (-66 kg) | Men | Preliminaries to Gold Medal Final |
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 Judo event is run based on the official international tournament (KO) system adopted in major international tournaments, like the Olympic Games and the World Judo Championship.
All athletes will compete for points on the preliminary rounds, with top athletes in each round going through to the knockout round. Players continue to the quarter final stake round and semi-finals if a player wins this round.
Host Country
it will host a grand event with thousands of athletes and fans from Asian region, featuring the 20th Asian Games presented by the host country, Aichi-Nagoya 26, Japan.
Venue Information
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is the site of the judo competition, the Aichi International Arena, a new multi-purpose indoor arena which can hold 17,000 people.
Judo Asian Games 2026 Full Schedule
The Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Judo will be held from 30th September to 3rd October.
| Date | Sessions | Categories |
| September 30 | JUD01 / JUD02 | Women -48 kg, -52 kg; Men -60 kg, -66 kg |
| October 1 | JUD03 / JUD04 | Women -57 kg, -63 kg, -70 kg; Men -73 kg, -81 kg |
| October 2 | JUD05 / JUD06 | Women -78 kg, +78 kg; Men -90 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg |
| October 3 | JUD07 / JUD08 | Mixed Team |
Athletes to Watch
Although official entry lists are confirmed closer to the start of the Games, fans can expect many of Asia’s strongest judokas to compete on opening day.
How to Watch
Asian Games Judo is streamed live on official Asian Games TV broadcasters and Asian Games participating national TV stations around the world. Live streaming will be available on national authorized digital platforms, where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Asian Games 2026 Judo 1st Final Event?
The judo competition will start with the 1st day on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
Which country will have the judo competitions?
The event will take place in Nagoya Prefecture, Japan in the Aichi International Arena (Nagoya Forum).
What will be the number of gold medals on 30th September?
There will be four gold medals the first day.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, judo has 4 gold medal finals scheduled on this date (Individual weight-category finals). Across the full judo competition (30 September–3 October), 15 gold medals are awarded in total: 7 men’s weight categories, 7 women’s weight categories, and 1 Mixed Team event.
Note: The specific weight-category assignment per date has not been individually published on this source. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.