Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Competition – 25 Sept
September 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 men’s tournament will also continue with the Preliminary Round Matches 3 and 4 at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan on Friday, 25 September 2026. The two crucial Group Stage duels are underway in the tournament and will be played against each other in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format.
Men’s Cricket Competition – 25 Sep
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Men’s Cricket Tournament |
| Event Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Competition Stage | Preliminary Round |
| Scheduled Matches | Match 3 (Morning Session) & Match 4 (Afternoon Session) |
| Venue | Kōrogi Sports Park |
| Location | Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Teams | To be confirmed after the official tournament draw |
Match Format
The men’s cricket event at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 is conducted in Twenty20 International (T20I) format, which is one of the most popular and competitive formats of cricket. Each team will play 20 overs and the match will be a 2 of ‘partner match.
Match 3 – Preliminary Round (Morning Session)
The action begins in Match 3 on 25th September 2026, it is the Preliminary Round. This will be a World Cup fixture with teams drawn from the official draw of the World Cup, which follows the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings.
Match 4 – Preliminary Round (Afternoon Session)
The day’s second fixture, Match 4, takes place during the afternoon session and is another crucial Preliminary Round contest.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games will be hosted in Japan; the major host site is Aichi, Japan with Nagoya City as the main host site.
Venue
The men’s cricket events will take place on 25 September 2026 in Kōrogi Sports Park, in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How to Watch
- Official Asian Games TV Partners: See the videos live via the official TV Partners in your country.
- Live Streaming: Access the matches online via the official live streaming platforms where streaming rights exist.
- Match Schedule, Live scores and Results available on Asian Games’ Official Website & App: Check Asian Games’ official website and app for match schedules, live scores and results.
- Real-time Updates: Watch matches live and see their real-time scores, rankings and statistics from the official cricket scoring platforms.
- The Opening Broadcasts and dates for the country broadcasts as well as TV/streaming will be published closer to the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will happen on 25th September 2026?
The Preliminary Round Match 3 & Match 4 will be conducted on the Men’s side.
In which country is the cricket event being held?
The contests will take place at Kōrogi Sports Park, Aichi Prefecture, Nisshin, Japan.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official draw held on 23 July 2026 and the AINAGOC match schedule, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Men’s Preliminary Stage – Matchday 2. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Where a specific opponent has not yet been finalised by group-stage results, this is marked as TBD.
| Time (JST) | Match | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Match 4 (Group B) – teams TBD | Group B | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| 14:00 | Match 3 (Group A) – teams TBD | Group A | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
Total matches on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.