Asian Games 2026 Table Tennis event competition – 25 Sep
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
After the victory of the team events, the Table Tennis competition at the 26th Asian Games is taking an exciting new turn, with the singles and doubles events starting on Friday (25th September 2026). A series of team medal events will be followed by the individual knockout events, where all participants will compete for a medal in the Asian Games on 24 September.
Table Tennis Asian Games 2026
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Table Tennis |
| Event | Individual Singles & Doubles Competition |
| Competition Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Asian Games Edition | 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) |
| Venue | Sky Hall Toyota, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Match Time | 09:30 AM – 08:30 PM JST |
Events Taking Place
The Table Tennis competition opens on 25 September 2026, when the men’s and women’s individuals notch up a first in the Asian Games, playing in five categories in the early knockout sections.
Men’s Singles
The course of the Men’s Singles tournament starts with the Preliminary Rounds and the Round of 64, where the players play to advance to the next stage of the knockout round.
Women’s Singles
The Women’s Singles event also features the Preliminary Rounds and Round of 64, as athletes battle for progression in the individual championship.
Men’s Doubles
The Men’s Doubles is being played for in the Round of 32, with the winners from each round going to the Round of 16.
Women’s Doubles
The Women’s Doubles competition is kicking off with its first round of 32 knockout singles contests, hoping to build on the medal-winning momentum.
Mixed Doubles
The Mixed Doubles competition incorporates the early knockout rounds, which enable mixed doubles teams to advance to the next knockout stage.
Competition Format
- There is a preliminary qualification round and then a single-elimination playoff bracket for Men’s and Women’s Singles.
- Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles are the Knockout events.
- Each game series played is a best-of-seven.
- All games will be played to 11 points.
- Apply the same game rules if the score is tied at 10-10; keep playing until one or two players or teams are 2 points ahead.
- Players win and progress through each round to the gold medal finals.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games will take place in the host country, Japan, between 19 September and 4 October.
Venue
The competition for Table Tennis will be carried out in the Theater Hall, SKY HALL Toyota in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Players to Watch
With the Olympics nearing, the official athletes will be announced soon. Fans, however, can look forward to seeing some major table tennis stars come from the Asian superpower countries to be in the competition.
How to Watch
The fans can enjoy the Table Tennis competition of the Asian Games 2026 via the following means:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National television broadcasters in participating countries
- Official online streaming services (where available)
- Asian Games digital platforms and official website
- Local sports television channels
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On which day will the Table Tennis competition be held on 25 September 2026?
The competition will be on Friday, September 25th, 2026, from 09:30 AM (9+30 JST) to 08:30 PM (08:30 JST).
The event Table Tennis is to be staged in which place?
The games will take place at “Sky Hall Toyota” in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official AINAGOC competition schedule for table tennis at Sky Hall Toyota, this date features: Singles & Doubles events – Preliminary/Quarter-final rounds.
No gold medal finals scheduled on this date (preliminary/knockout rounds only). Across the full tournament (20–28 September), 7 gold medals are awarded in total: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Team and Women’s Team.
Note: Individual player pairings for specific matches have not been published for this date. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.