Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Competition – September 27
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Competition is set to be the main attraction of the event in the city of Aichi, Japan, at the picturesque Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool) on Sunday, September 27, 2026. It is an important day of competition on the Asian Games; it’s not only to help teams compete well in league play, but also to help position teams for knockout play.
Water Polo event – Asian Games 2026
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Water Polo |
| Competition Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Competition Phase | Preliminary Group Stage |
| Venue | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool) |
| City | Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Session | Session 6 |
| Session Start Time | 8:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Medal Events | None |
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Tournament comprises of both male and female competitions, which are based on preliminary round robin competitions. Several rounds of games are played between teams in the group stage to determine their place in the group.
Once the initial competition is done, the best two teams in each event proceed to the next round of the tournament, which eliminates teams until the final medal round, where the top two teams are declared the winners.
No Medal Events on September 27
No Water Polo medals will be awarded during the September 27 competition schedule.
| Medal | Status |
| Gold Medal | Not Scheduled |
| Silver Medal | Not Scheduled |
| Bronze Medal | Not Scheduled |
Teams Expected to Participate
Match schedule and qualified teams will be decided by the tournament organizers before the event. Qualification and Official Entry Lists to be followed: Asian countries that may participate:
- Japan
- China
- Kazakhstan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Iran
- Uzbekistan
- Hong Kong, China
- Thailand
Host Country
The Asian Games 2026, which will feature athletes from across Asia, are the official games of Japan.
Venue
The all matches will be held at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool) in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan on September 27.
What Fans Can Expect
Fans attending or following the September 27 competition can expect:
- High-speed attacking play
- Powerful physical defending
- Tactical offensive strategies
- Quick counterattacks
- Power-play opportunities following exclusions
- Spectacular goalkeeper saves
- Intense battles for every possession
- Group stage group matches for qualification in a competitive way
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On September 27, at what time does the Water Polo competition begin?
The morning competition of the 6th Session will start from 8:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).
In what place can you find the Water Polo competition?
Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, is home to this event, which occurs at Nagoya city’s general gymnasium, aka the Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool.
Does it have Water polo on 27th September?
Friday will be the day of the Gold/Silver/Bronze medals but this day will also be complimentary Group Stage games.
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Knockout Stage (Semi-finals), held at Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool, Nagoya.
Men’s Group A: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan (hosts), Hong Kong
Men’s Group B: South Korea, Iran, Singapore, China
Women’s Round-robin Pool: China, Japan (hosts), Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan
Note: AINAGOC has confirmed the groups and overall competition phase for this date, but has not published the exact match-by-match pairings and times for water polo. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.