Asian Games 2026 Rowing 1st event – 20 Sep
September 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asia Games 2026 rowing event will officially start in 20th September 2026 at Kaizu, Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, Japan. The first day of the heats and various boat classes of rowing teams from around Asia will kick off on the first day.
A full competition format will be used to compete over the 5 days with the medal races to be held on 24 September 2026. It is one of the most competitive sports events related to water sports of the Asian Games, in which the high rowing countries from Asia get together.
Asian Games 2026 Rowing – Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Rowing Competition |
| Start Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Nagaragawa International Regatta Course |
| Location | Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture |
Rowing Competition
Preliminary rounds will open on 20 September 2026, will feature a series of complements for teams to compete for the next round and will be open throughout the entire day for both opening and closing days. The athletes will compete in a series of eliminations competitive races over five days, until the winners are determined through the final races for medals.
Event Categories
The competition will include a wide range of boat classes:
Sculling Events
- Single Sculls (1x)
- Double Sculls (2x)
- Quadruple Sculls (4x)
Sweep Rowing Events
- Pair (2-)
- Four (4-)
Lightweight Events
- Lightweight Double Sculls (2x)
Venue & Host Country
Asian Games 2026 rowing will be held in the host country of the games – Japan. It is because that all the rowing races will be held in the international-standard course of rowing races, which is Nagaragawa International Regatta Course.
Nagaragawa International Regatta Course will host the rowing 1st event
How to Watch the Asian Games 2026 Rowing
The fans will be able to watch the event on official/authorised channels:
- Live broadcasts on international sports networks
- In addition, there will be online streaming platforms (these will be announced closer to the event).
- On-site ticketed viewing – availability dependent on venue (venue on site)
fAQs – Asian Games 2026 Rowing
When will the Asian games 2026 start?
The timetable for Asian Games 2026 has been revealed and athletes from September 2026 are now welcome to participate in Asian Games 2026, which kicks off with the rowing events on 20 September 2026.
In which country will take place the World Rowing Championships 2026?
The World Rowing Championships 2026 will be organized at one of the official sites of World Rowing (not at Asian Games). The site will be identified in accordance with World Rowing governing body.
In which year will the Asian Games be held?
Asian Games is an Asian Games to be held in Japan 2026, and A. Asian rowing is the International Regatta Course of Asian rowing that is to be staged by Asian countries that host Asian Games (Japan) in Asian Games.