Asian Games 2026 Water Polo event competition – 29 sep
September 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asian Games 2026 continues with another thrilling day of Water Polo tournament action on Tuesday – 29 September 2026 in the Men’s Water Polo Preliminary round. The Official Water Polo Schedule says the National teams will play crucial Water Polo Group Stage matches in Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow pool) in Nagoya, Japan.
Water Polo at Asian Games 2026
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Water Polo |
| Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Stage | Men’s Preliminary Round Group Matches |
| Event Type | Group Stage |
| Medal Events | None |
| Venue | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool) |
| City | Nagoya, Japan |
| Status | Qualification Matches |
About the Event
Another pivotal day of the Men’s Water Polo Preliminary Round during the AiChi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on September 29. National teams are still toiling for points in the group stage that will help to better their rankings.
Competition Format
In Men’s Water Polo, the tournament is a group stage knockout, followed by the knockout stage.
- The teams are split into preliminary groups.
- All teams within the group play all other teams in the group.
- The match results will determine the points that a team will receive in accordance with the rules set for the tournament.
- The ranking of the groups is used to decide the number of teams that move to the group stages and then into the knockout stages.
- There is a preliminary round with no medals.
- The gold medal game will be played on October 1, 2026, between the top 2 teams in the Men’s section.
Host Country
They will take place in Japan, the official host of the games.
Venue
All Men’s Preliminary Round matches on September 29 will be played at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool).
Teams to Watch
The following are expected to be among the best water polo teams in Asia to compete in the men’s tournament:
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Iran
- Singapore
- Hong Kong, China
Medal Schedule
On Tuesday September 29, 2026, there will be no water polo awards.
How to Watch
Supporters can follow the Men’s Water Polo Preliminary Round through:
- Official Asian Games broadcast partners
- National sports television networks (subject to regional broadcasting rights)
- Official streaming platforms where available
- Live scores and match updates provided through official Asian Games information services
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What time are the Men’s Water Polo Prelims?
The Preliminary Round Group Stage matches will be played on the 29th Tuesday of the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 official match day of Water Polo on September 2026.
Where and when is the Water Polo game on 29 September?
All of the matches will be held at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool) in Nagoya, Japan.
Is there any September 29th for water polo?
No. 29 (September 29) is just a group stage first round game. Medal matches will be held later on the tournament.
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.