Asian Games 2026 Water Polo event – September 28
September 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Water Polo at the 2026 Asian Games will continue on Monday, 28 September 2026, with a thrilling day of preliminary group-stage quarterfinals and group-stage finals to be played for the men and women in the event. Making its debut at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium’s Rainbow Pool in Nagoya, Japan, the competition day will focus on round-robin pool competition only, as national teams compete for valuable points to advance to the knockout stages.
Water Polo September 28 Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Water Polo at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Pool |
| City | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Competition Phase | Preliminary Round (Pool Play) |
| Events | Men’s Tournament & Women’s Tournament |
| Match Format | Round-robin Group Stage |
| Medals Awarded | None |
| Qualification | Teams earn points to qualify for the knockout stage |
Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Schedule
A full day of qualifying rounds will be played for the men’s and women’s events. The Organising Committee will publish official match orders and kick-off times nearer the event.
| Session | Competition |
| Morning | Men’s Preliminary Group Matches |
| Afternoon | Women’s Preliminary Group Matches |
| Evening | Final Group Matches of the Day |
Competition Format
- Teams play in qualification pool play.
- Each team is head-to-head against each other team in their group.
- A match is made up of 4 periods of 8 minutes each.
- The placing of teams is based on the score in the match to allocate points.
- If teams are tied on points, rules such as goal difference and any other official tiebreaker will be considered.
- Top teams progress to the knockout phase where they will play for medals to be awarded at the end of the tournament.
Men’s Water Polo Competition
There are a good number of strong teams in national tournaments from Asia in the men’s division with high-intensity matches in the group stages. There are lots of nations’ top teams playing high-intensity matches in the group stages of the men’s tournament in Asia.
Women’s Water Polo Competition
The women’s qualifying round is also a high-intensity match where the contention round ranks for various sides of the world.
Host Country
Japan to host the Asian Games.
Venue Information
The Water Polo competition takes place at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Pool, one of Japan’s leading indoor aquatic venues.
How to Watch
Fans around the world can follow the September 28 Water Polo action through:
- Official Asian Games broadcasting partners.
- National sports television networks in participating countries.
- Authorized online streaming platforms.
- Asian Games official website and mobile app with real-time scores, schedules and results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Could it be that 28 September is a medal day for Water Polo?
No. There are no medals awarded 28th September, because the tournament is still in the group stages.
Water Polo tournament at what?
The matches are hosted in the Rainbow Pool of the Honkaku Gymnasium of Nagoya City in Nagoya, Japan.
On 28 September, what teams would be playing?
The 2026 Organising Committee prepares the official fixtures and teams taking part in the competition before the event.
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Classification / Placement Matches, 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.