Asian Games 2026 Table Tennis 3rd event – 22 Sep
September 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The table tennis competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 reaches a crucial stage on 22 September 2026, as the Men’s Team and Women’s Team Medal Rounds take center stage. Marking Day 3 of the tournament, this competition day will determine the first table tennis champions of the Games.
Unlike the opening rounds, which focus on qualification and knockout matches, September 22 is dedicated entirely to the medal rounds. The day’s schedule includes the semifinals and finals of both the Men’s Team and Women’s Team events, with gold, silver, and bronze medals on the line.
Table Tennis 3rd event
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Table Tennis |
| Event | Men’s Team & Women’s Team Medal Rounds |
| Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 3 |
| Stage | Semifinals and Finals |
| Venue | Sky Hall Toyota |
| City | Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Medals Awarded | Gold, Silver, and Bronze |
Men’s Team and Women’s Team Medal Rounds
The team events feature national squads competing in a series of singles and doubles matches. The ones that were able to pass the pre-tournament hurdles will then go head-to-head in the top.
The semifinals will determine the countries for the gold medal down to the last country, and the countries at the top of the finals will become the winners of the Asian Games. Asia boasts several of the strongest table tennis countries in the world, so there will be some of the highest-level games in the day.
Match Rules – Men’s Team & Women’s Team Medal Rounds
- Each team tie is played under official International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rules.
- A team consists of multiple players representing their country.
- The tie includes a combination of singles matches, with players competing one-on-one.
- Each match is typically played as a best-of-five-game contest.
- A player must win three games to win the match.
- Each game is played to 11 points, with a minimum two-point advantage required to win.
- Service changes every two points during a game.
- The team that wins the required number of individual matches wins the overall tie and advances.
Venue and Host Country
Table Tennis will be played at the Asian Games 2026 in the modern multi-purpose indoor arena called Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, during the Medal Round in the Men’s and Women’s Competitive Round. It will host all table tennis competitions that will take place at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and offer world-class facilities for athletes and spectators.
The country is Japan, the 20th Asian games being organized in Aichi, Japan, along with their allies, Nagoya. Japan will host one of the world’s most prestigious multi-sport competitions, with thousands of athletes from throughout Asia, where a sporting nation is hosting one of its top events.
Sky Hall Toyota will host this event
All the table tennis events for the Asian Games 2026 are held in Sky Hall Toyota. This is a modern indoor arena used for holding international sporting competitions located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How to Watch the Match
- Live at Venue: See action in real time at Sky Hall Toyota – Toyota City, Japan.
- Official Broadcasting Companies: If Asian Games coverage is not available, inquire with the sports companies in your country.
- Live Streaming: Asian Games partnering organizations with streaming services will be able to stream the games live online.
- Official Website: Check the Asian Games from the official website.
- Social Media Updates: Follow the Asian Games on official social media to see live scores, highlights, and match updates.
FAQs – Asian Games 2026
What will be the venue of the matches?
All matches will be held at the Sky Hall, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What are the events will be played on 22 September 2026?
It will be a Men’s Team and Women’s Team semifinals and finals to decide the medals.
What type of competition are the team events held in?
The first person wins a point in each competition, and the winner of each competition advances to the next step in the knockout tournament to compete in the semifinals and finals.