Asian Games 2026 Softball 2nd event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The second official match day of the Women’s Softball Tournament at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 officially started on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with another action-packed round-robin group stage round at the Anjo Softball Ground, located in the city of Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Women’s Softball Tournament – Event
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Women’s Softball Tournament |
| Competition | Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Second Official Competition Day |
| Stage | Round-Robin Group Stage |
| Venue | Anjo Softball Ground |
| City | Anjo City |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Softball |
| Medal Event | No – Group Stage Matches |
About the Women’s Softball Tournament
The Women’s Softball Tournament of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 is the pinnacle of softball events across Asia. The Asian Games is a competition of the national team on several days and a single objective – win gold.
September 27 Match Schedule
The second official competition day will be a series of round-robin group stage matches on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Competition Highlights
- Multiple women’s group-stage games
- Morning session
- Afternoon session
- Round-robin competition continues
- Matches played under Japan Standard Time (JST)
Expected Participating Nations
The final list of participating teams will be confirmed after the official qualification process and tournament entries. Expected nations include:
- Japan
- Chinese Taipei
- China
- South Korea
- Philippines
- Hong Kong, China
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
Competition Format
The Women’s Softball Tournament is based on an international format that determines the best teams during the tournament.
- Round-robin group stage
- There are several matches scheduled between the teams and other qualified teams.
- The classification is based on wins/losses
- The top k teams get promoted to the knockout stage.
- The finalists are determined in the semi-finals.
- Bronze medal match
- Gold medal final determines the Asian Games champion
Host Country
September 19 – October 4, 2026, Japan welcomes residents of the Asian continent to proudly host the 20th Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture and in Nagoya.
Venue Guide
The venue for the Women’s Softball Tournament is located in the Anjo Softball Ground in the City of Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How to Watch
Medications are likely to be included in the coverage, such as:
- Official Asian Games broadcasters
- National sports television partners
- Official live streaming platforms (where available)
- Live scores and match statistics
- Official Asian Games website and mobile application have schedules, results and standings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On what date is the Women’s Softball event?
The Women’s Softball Tournament’s 2nd Competition Day will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
During September on which day will the softball games be held?
All the games are played at the Anjo Softball Ground in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Is 27th September a medal day?
No. September 27 is to be a day in which races for a place in the knockout stages are held in the group stage rounds.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official draw and match schedule from AINAGOC, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Preliminary Round – Day 2. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | China vs South Korea | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 11:00 | Philippines vs Chinese Taipei | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 13:15 | Hong Kong vs Singapore | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 15:15 | Japan vs Thailand | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
Total matches on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.