Asian Games 2026 Water Polo 4th Match – 23 Sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 4th water polo encounter in the game of the day at the Asian Games 2026 would come on 23 Sept 2026, involving the Singapore Men’s Water Polo Team against another country, which will be determined based on the water polo preliminary seeding draws. This is an official competition event within the water polo competition of the Asian Games.
Water Polo 4th Match
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Water Polo 4th Match – Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Match Order | 4th Water Polo Game of the Day |
| Teams | Singapore Men’s Water Polo Team vs Opponent TBD (to be finalized after preliminary seeding draws) |
| Competition Stage | Group Stage / Preliminary Round (subject to final draw) |
| Host City & Country | Nagoya, Japan |
| Schedule Status | Official fixture – opponent pending confirmation |
Match Format & Playing System
The match will conform to the normal international water polo format:
- Teams: 2 teams (7 players in water per team: 6 field players + 1 goalkeeper)
- Match Duration: 4 quarters
- Quarter Length: 8 minutes each (effective playing time)
- Total Play Time: 32 minutes (stopped clock format)
- Substitutions: Rolling substitutions allowed during stoppages
- Shot Clock: 30 seconds per possession to attempt a shot
- Pool Rules: Players (except the goalkeeper) cannot touch the pool bottom
Match Structure in Asian Games
This match may be a part of the group or classification round stage (based on the final draw pattern). The aim of this stage is:
- To determine group rankings
- To decide the qualification for the knockout rounds
- To improve the overall tournament seeding position
Host Country
Aichi Prefecture and the rest of Nagoya City will host the host country’s Asian Games 2026. Nagoya is one of the principal competition centres for water sports, such as water polo.
Venue Information
The contest will be set in Nagoya City’s General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool) in Nagoya, Japan.
Latest Updates (Pre-Match Information)
- The opponent for Singapore is still to be decided.
- Final seeding and group draws to be taken up after official seeding.
- The match is part of the official Asian Games 2026 aquatic sports schedule
- Preparations are finished at Rainbow pool, Nagoya City, General Gymnasium.
- The Teams shall play according to the NEW World Aquatics Rules and Regulations.
FAQs – Water Polo 4th Match (Asian Games 2026)
When will the 4th match of the day be played in Water Polo?
It will be played in the Asian Games water polo Programme that is scheduled for 23rd September 2026.
What two teams are to be a part of this match on the pitch?
Included in this competition is the Singapore Men’s Water Polo Team vs. TEAM TO-BE-DETERMINED (TBD), which will be determined after the official match draw.
When could the 4th game of water polo be played?
The time will be decided according to the overall timetable of the day of the match, and will be notified in the match timetable issued by the Asian Games 2026 official organization.