Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi 3rd event – 23 Sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kabaddi players will keep experiencing another thrilling day of action on Wednesday, 23 September during the 24th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. All the day’s action will unfold at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium, which will host some of Asia’s most powerful kabaddi squads in the key group stage match.
Kabaddi 3rd event – 23 Sep
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Kabaddi – Preliminary Round (Group Stage) |
| Date | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 |
| Venue | Tokai Citizen Gymnasium |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Stage | Men’s & Women’s Group Stage |
| Tournament Format | Round-Robin League Matches |
| Participating Teams | 12 Men’s Teams and 12 Women’s Teams |
| Sessions Scheduled | Two ticketed sessions |
| Matches Per Session | Four preliminary-round matches featuring both Men’s and Women’s teams |
Group Stage Format
Games on the 23 September will be in the round robin group phase. The teams will try to gain important points in the table; the top ranked teams in later stages of the tournament will make it to the knockout stage.
Match Format
The Kabaddi competition on 23 Sep 2026 will be played in a round-robin group-stage format. Winners of both groups will be awarded points that will be very useful. The top 2-ranked teams in each group stage group will advance to the knock-out stage and play on to the medals!
Host Country
The 26th Asian Games will be held in an Asian City larger than the USA city of. The Games will be hosted jointly by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, where thousands of athletes from all over the continent will converge.
Venue
As per the plan, the Kabaddi Games will take place in the newly built up official Venue for Kabaddi of the Asian Games, Kabaddi stadium in the Asian Games, in the newly opened Tokai Citizen Gymnasium (TCG) on 23rd September 2026.
How to Watch
- Watch the Asian Games 2026 via the official broadcasters of the Asian Games in your country.
- It is hoped that live streaming will be available on the recognised online platforms and the mobile applications.
- Check the local sports page for updates nearer to the game.
- To keep up with real-time news, results and live streaming follow the official Asian Games website and social media.
- Fans may also visit the games at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium as long as with appropriate event tickets.
FAQs – Kabaddi 3rd event – 23 Sep
What time will the Kabaddi session be at the Asian Games 2026?
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, marks the third day of the Kabaddi tournament, bringing with it the continuation of the Kabaddi experience.
In which places will the Kabaddi tournaments take place?
The matches will be held in the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Japan on the 23 Sept.
In what form will the matches be?
The competition will be played in a single group stage in a round robin format, where points will be awarded to the teams based on their results during the group stage to qualify for the knockout stage.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Following the official draw ceremony held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC/OCA), this date falls under: Men’s & Women’s Preliminary Round – Day 3, held at Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium, Tōkai. Note: the semi-finals for both men’s and women’s kabaddi are held on 25 September, one day before the finals.
Men’s participating nations (10): Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Iran, India, Japan (hosts), Nepal, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and one more qualified nation.
Women’s participating nations (8): Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Iran, India, Japan (hosts), Nepal, Thailand, and one more qualified nation.
Note: AINAGOC/OCA has confirmed the participating nations and overall competition phase for this date, but has not published the exact group draw pairings and match times for kabaddi. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.