Asian Games 2026 Water Polo last final event – 03 oct
October 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the competition will culminate at the Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Finals, where Asia’s Best Men’s & Women’s National Teams will battle their way for the gold medals at the Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool in Nagoya, Japan. This Water Polo competition will take place on the last day of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and mark the arrival of the Water Polo Gold Medal Match (Women’s and Men’s), as well as the official Gold Ceremony.
Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Finals
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Water Polo Finals |
| Sport | Water Polo |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Competition Stage | Final Day |
| Venue | Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool |
| City | Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Official Start Time | To be confirmed by the organizers |
| Medal Ceremonies | After the completion of both finals |
Water Polo Finals Schedule – October 3
The top games of both competitions will take place on the last matchday of the tournament. Match times will be published by the officials nearer to the event and will be official match times.
| Session | Status |
| Women’s Gold Medal Match | Final |
| Men’s Gold Medal Match | Final |
| Women’s Medal Ceremony | Following the final (official schedule to be confirmed) |
| Men’s Medal Ceremony | Following the final (official schedule to be confirmed) |
Women’s Water Polo Gold Medal Match
It is the Championship Match of the Women’s Gold Medal that decides the Groundpoker Asian Games 2026 Women’s Water Polo Champion. The two semi-finalists will have proven themselves to be outstanding in the preliminary and knockout rounds.
Men’s Water Polo Gold Medal Match
The Men’s Gold Medal Match will be the last game of the Water Polo tournament that will declare the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Water Polo Champion.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) is an Asian international sporting event held in Japan, the proud host, and featuring the participation of thousands of athletes from across Asia in dozens of sports.
Venue Guide
The Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games’ official aquatic venue will be the Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool.
Players to Watch
Final participant athletes will be announced after the final determination of the participating athletes has been made.
How to Watch
The 2026 Water Polo Finals will be available worldwide on the official broadcasters/streaming partners of the Asian Games in each country.
Availability for broadcast is restricted to certain areas. However, the upcoming Asian Games will have live television and streaming coverage from the official Asian Games broadcast partners and/or their respective national broadcast partners closer to the Games.
Medal Ceremony Details
The official Medal Ceremonies will follow the Championship (Finals), to recognise the top teams in the women’s and men’s divisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the date of the finals of Asian Games 2026 Water Polo?
The Final is set for Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Water Polo Finals are occurring at what?
The championship matches will be played in the Nippon Gaishi Hall Rainbow Pool in Nagoya, Japan.
Who will play in the finals?
At the end of the semi-final round finalists will be announced. Teams will be finalised on this page, as qualification continues.
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Gold & Bronze Medal Matches (Final Day), 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.