Asian Games 2026 Water Polo event competition – 26 Sep
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On Saturday, 26th September 2026, the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Water Polo competition now resumes with all the preliminary round matches taking place during the day for both the men and the women. Teams will go up against the key matches in the group stage in a Round Robin format, with successful tournament performance dependent on a few key wins to improve their chances in the knockout phase.
Water Polo Competition – 26 Sep
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Water Polo |
| Competition Date | Saturday, 26 September 2026 |
| Tournament Stage | Preliminary Round |
| Match Format | Round Robin (Group Stage) |
| Venue | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool), Nagoya |
| Morning Session | 09:00 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Evening Session | 4:00 PM – 9:45 PM |
| Medal Events | None |
Events Taking Place
Men’s Water Polo
The men’s competition continues with Preliminary Round (Round Robin) matches.
Women’s Water Polo
The women’s tournament also features important preliminary group-stage matches throughout the day.
Competition Format
The Water Polo tournament follows a Preliminary Round Round Robin format during the opening stage of the competition.
The tournament then progresses through:
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Bronze Medal Match
- Gold Medal Match
All the results at the group stage decide who will progress and how, making every match of that stage quite a contest.
Competition Rules
The Asian Games Water Polo competition will be based on the World Aquatics Rules as applicable.
Key rules include:
- Four periods of 8 minutes of actual playing time.
- Seven players from each team are in the water at one time.
- Each team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper.
- Teams have a 30-second shot clock to attempt a shot.
- Ordinary fouls result in free throws.
- Major fouls can lead to player exclusions.
- Penalty throws are awarded for certain defensive fouls inside the scoring area.
- Overtime is only played during knockout matches when a winner must be decided.
Host Country
The 2024 Asian Games will be held in Japan, with athletes from all over the continent coming together to compete in one of the region’s largest multi-sporting events.
Venue
The Water Polo competition takes place in Nagoya, Japan at the highest level and most colourful indoor aquatic facility in Japan, the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool).
How to Watch
The Water Polo match will be “followed” by fans:
- The officials are officials of the Asian Games in the countries that participate in the Asian Games.
- National television sports channels
- Official streaming platforms where broadcast rights are available
- Asian Games’ official website and mobile schedule, scores, results, and competition updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26th September 2026, what time is the Water Polo competition?
The competition takes place on Saturday, 26 Sept 2026, and is played in the morning and evening sessions.
Is the water polo taking place?
These events are held in the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Pool), Japan.
On what date do we have the 26th of September, any medal?
No. There is no medal stage; the competition is completely made up of preliminary 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 begins (Quarter-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.