Asian Games 2026 Padel 1st event competition – 28 sep
September 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Padel is another sport that will represent a new chapter in Asian Games history, with the inaugural competition for the sport taking place in Asia on Monday, September 28, 2026. The first day will be dedicated to Group Stage Matches, with teams battling it out in Men’s Double and Women’s Double Groups as they make their way towards the knockout phases as per the Official Padel Schedule.
Padel at Asian Games 2026
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Padel |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 1 (Opening Day) |
| Stage | Group Stage |
| Match Format | Round-Robin |
| Disciplines | Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles |
| Host | Asian Games 2026 |
| Venue | Official venue to be confirmed |
| Medal Events | No medal matches on opening day |
About Padel 1st event competition
Padel competition will officially open on the 28th of September at Asian Games 2026. It has been a historic moment to include Padel as part of the Asian Games for the first time.
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 Padel competition will also have a group stage round robin with a knockout round coming after.
The size of the events will be Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles, with a round robin format first, in which all teams will play several games in their group. All teams will be given points based on their outcome, and the top two pairs from each group will advance to the knockout round.
Disciplines Being Played
Men’s Doubles
The starting point of the Men’s Doubles tournament is the first round in the group stage. National pairings will fight for precious early wins and make a difference to their chances of getting to the knockout stage.
Women’s Doubles
The Women’s Doubles event also gets underway on September 28 with its opening group-stage fixtures.
Participating Countries
In Asian Games 2026, a padel tournament is set to take place; it is expected that over 15 countries in Asia will play together in the inaugural event of this sport.
Host Country
The Asian Games 2026 is proudly hosted in Japan with the games hosted in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City.
Venue Information
The official padel venue has not yet been decided.
How to Watch
The Asian Games 2026 Padel will be aired in the game host nations through the official Asian Games 2026 broadcaster and those with a digital broadcast platform. Opening day and broadcast login data as well as streaming, will be published closer to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the time for Padel to begin at the Asian Games 2026?
The group stage of the padel competition kicks off on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Then what is the first day of padel tournament?
Yes. The first official day of padel competition starts on September 28, 2026, at the Asian Games.
How is the Asian Games padel played?
The tournament features a group stage round robin before advancing to the knockout stage where the winning teams from each group make it to the following round.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Padel on this date: No gold medal finals on this date (Preliminary rounds). Across the full Padel competition, 2 gold medals are awarded in total, with finals on 3 October.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.