Asian Games 2026 Rugby Sevens 2nd event – 02 oct
October 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 2nd Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) Rugby Sevens October 2 competition is the exciting second day of the Rugby Sevens competition of the 20th Asian Games. All games will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium (Mizuho Park Rugby Field, Nagoya City), in Nag, Japan. In the knockout round, the last set of men’s and women’s pool play games will establish the final seedings before the teams move into the quarters.
Rugby Sevens Day 2
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rugby Sevens Day 2 |
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Sport | Rugby Sevens |
| Competition Day | Day 2 |
| Venue | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field) |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Men’s Teams | 12 |
| Women’s Teams | 8 |
| Medal Events | No medals awarded on October 2 |
Rugby Sevens October 2 Schedule
The second day of Rugby Sevens competition features a packed schedule from morning until evening. Teams continue their fight for qualification before entering the tournament’s most important knockout rounds.
Morning Session – Final Pool Matches
The day begins with the remaining group-stage fixtures.
Men’s Competition
- Final matches in Groups A, B and C
- Final group standings confirmed
- Quarterfinal qualification determined
Women’s Competition
- Final matches in Groups D and E
- Teams finalize their seeding for the knockout stage
- Quarterfinal pairings officially confirmed
Afternoon Session – Quarterfinals
Following the completion of pool play, the tournament moves into the knockout stage.
Men’s Quarterfinals
The knockout bracket features:
- Top two teams from each of the three men’s groups
- Two best third-placed teams
- Eight teams competing for four semifinal places
Every match is win-or-go-home, with the losing teams dropping into the classification bracket.
Women’s Quarterfinals
All 8 Women’s teams move on to the quarters with the ranking from the round robin.
Typical crossover format includes:
- Pool D 1st vs Pool E 4th
- Pool D 2nd vs Pool E 3rd
- Pool D 3rd vs Pool E 2nd
- Pool D 4th vs Pool E 1st
Host Country
The organizing committee for the Aichi – Nagoya 2026 is honouring Japan with the 20th Asian Games.
Venue
The Rugby Sevens competition is at PALOMA MIZUHO RUGBY STADIUM (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field), which is one of the leading rugby stadiums in Japan.
Medal Implications
No medals are given out on October 2, but the results from the day will be the final key to any championship-struggling players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What event takes place on one of the fields in Asian Games 2026 on Rugby Sevens Day 2?
The final pool matches and semifinals to classify the men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens teams will be held on Day 2.
Where is Rugby Sevens being played?
Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field) in Nagoya, Japan, becomes the venue for all Rugby Sevens matches.
Are medals awarded on October 2?
No Medal match will take place on October 3, with October 2 determining finalists and bronze medal contention.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Men’s Group Stage (final round) & Knockout Stage begins; Women’s Group Stage (final round). Rugby sevens matches run continuously across the day at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya; exact kickoff times per match have not yet been published by AINAGOC.
| Match | Category / Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia vs Uzbekistan | Men – Group A | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Hong Kong vs China | Men – Group A | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| South Korea vs Kazakhstan | Men – Group B | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Japan vs Thailand | Men – Group B | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Singapore vs Philippines | Men – Group C | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates | Men – Group C | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| 9–12th Place Semi-final 1 – teams TBD | Men – Placement | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| 9–12th Place Semi-final 2 – teams TBD | Men – Placement | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Quarter-final 1 – teams TBD | Men – Knockout Stage | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Quarter-final 2 – teams TBD | Men – Knockout Stage | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Quarter-final 3 – teams TBD | Men – Knockout Stage | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Quarter-final 4 – teams TBD | Men – Knockout Stage | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Kazakhstan vs Singapore | Women – Group A | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| Japan vs Thailand | Women – Group A | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| India vs Malaysia | Women – Group B | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
| China vs Hong Kong | Women – Group B | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya |
Total matches on this date: 16. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.