Asian Games 2026 Squash 1st Event – 23 sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The squash event of the Asian Games 2026 officially kicks off on 23 September 2026, which turns one of the most competitive racket sports events in Asia. The preliminary knockout stages of the Men’s and Women’s Singles tab will be held on the opening day, when reigning African champions from across the continent will start their quest for Asian Games glory.
Squash 1st Event – 23 Sep
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Squash |
| Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Round | Preliminary Knockout Round |
| Categories | Men’s Singles & Women’s Singles |
| Venue | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Status | Opening Day of Competition |
Squash Match Format
The Men’s and Women’s Singles squash preliminary knockout events will kick off at the 2026 Asian Games on 23 September 2026. Matches are played on a ‘knockout’ basis with the winner moving on and the loser dropping out.
All games of the single match are played as a best-of-five match. The player who wins 3 games will get a win. Games are played 11 points to 11, and a two-point cushion is needed on 10-10.
Participating Nations
The Asian Games (2026) is slated to host athletes from all over Asia in the squash competitions. Nagoya and Aichi will host the 20th Asian Games featuring the highest number of 45 Asian countries/regions, which will be one of the biggest multi-sport events in the Olympic history of the continent.
The competition will feature medals in the Men’s Singles Category and the Women’s Singles Category, featuring the top squash talent from all over Asia.
What to Expect on the Opening Day
The Asian Games 2026 will kick off with the first round of squash singles at the Asian Games Sports Complex on opening day. The athletes from all over Asia will step to connect with high-stakes knockout games, one by one, to start their medal journey.
The matches will be fast-paced, competitive and may have some early round surprises as fans try to compete for a spot in the next round.
Host Country
The 2026 Asian Games, which will be dominated by Japan, will take place in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
Venue
Squash will be addressed at the 52nd Asian Games at Takeda Teva Ocean Arena (formerly known as Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena) in Nagoya.
Latest Updates
- Official day-to-day match schedule, player pairings, and Match timing have not been determined till June 2026.
- Athlete Registrations: Final draws and match schedules will be finalised after the athlete registration and entry cut-off dates nearer the tournament.
- Competition Dates: The squash competition is officially scheduled to run from 23 September to 2 October 2026.
- Opening Day Action: The knockout stages of the Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles will kick off on 23 September 2026 with the preliminary knockout stages.
How to Watch the Squash Event
- Official Broadcasters: Follow the squash unofficial event of the Asian Games 2026 broadcasting partners in your country.
- Replay: Selected matches will be replayed on official streaming platforms broadcasting Asian Games games.
- Official Asian Games Website: Visit the official website of the Asian Games to get live results, schedules, and tournament updates.
- Sports Networks: National sports networks will broadcast some of the major squash matches and medal events across Asia.
FAQs – Asian Games 2026 Squash 1st Event
At which point in the Asian Games is squash starting?
The time for the squash competition has been set as 23 September 2026 – 2 October 2026.
What is the game on 23rd September 2026?
Opening Day will be the preliminary knockout rounds for the following Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles events.
Where will the squash events be held?
The Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena (Takeda Teva Ocean Arena) in Nagoya is where all the squash will be held.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, squash on this date is in: Preliminary rounds. No gold medal finals scheduled on this date (preliminary rounds). Across the full squash competition, 5 gold medals are awarded in total.
Note: Individual player pairings for specific matches have not been published for this date. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.