Asian Games 2026 Softball event competition – 30 sep
September 30 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Women’s softball event at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 continues on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with another crucial session for the preliminary round qualification games at Anjo Softball Ground, Anjō City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is officially entered as SBL05 and is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).
Asian Games 2026 Softball
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Women’s Softball |
| Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Session | Preliminary Round |
| Session Code | SBL05 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM JST |
| Venue | Anjo Softball Ground |
| Location | Anjō City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Competition Period | September 26–October 3, 2026 |
| Sport | Softball |
Match Schedule
The Women’s Softball competition begins at 09:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST) after a full day of softball group stage play. Round-robin games to qualify for knockout round will be key on day 5.
Competition Format
During the preliminary stage, the Women’s Softball tournament is in a single round-robin group stage, in which each nation is faced by every other opponent.
Once all the group exercises are over the top team in the group depending on their points on the overall result takes a place in the knockout stages to then clash for Asian Games medals. The format emphasizes consistency during the tournament, thereby giving every game a high degree of importance from the first day of the main event to the last in the preliminary games.
Host Country
The official host cities of the Asian Games 2026 are Aichi Prefecture, Japan’s city of Aichi, which will host the event in 2026.
Venue Information
The Women’s Softball event takes place at the exclusive softball ground at Anjō Softball Ground inside the Anjō Sports Park in Anjō City in Aichi Prefecture.
Run-Ahead Rule
The 15/10/7 run-ahead thresholds are established in WBSC softball competition rules for fast pitch:
- 15 runs or more after 3 innings
- 10 runs or more after 4 innings
- 7 runs or more after 5 innings
Softball September 30 Results
After the September 30 games are completed, replace the placeholders below with verified results.
| Match | Teams | Score | Winner |
| Match 1 | Official matchup | — | — |
| Match 2 | Official matchup | — | — |
How to Watch
The Asian Games broadcasters and private Internet streaming partners by country will carry the Women’s Softball events.
But coverage will vary by area and it is advisable to check what TV stations and websites are live and also to see to it that they have the same schedule, highlights and replays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Asian Games softball start?
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Women’s Softball tournament will be held Sept 26 – Oct 3rd, 2026, at the Anjo Softball Ground, Anjō City.
When is the softball on Sept. 30th?
The next softball will be on the 30th of September on a Wednesday. It will be a part of Preliminary Round session.
In the Asian Games, what is the start time of the softball game on September 30?
The September 30 session begins at 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST). The official session code is SBL05.
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 5. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Thailand vs Chinese Taipei | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 11:00 | China vs Hong Kong | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 13:15 | Philippines vs Singapore | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 15:15 | Japan vs South Korea | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
Total matches on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.