Asian Games 2026 Softball event Competition – October 1
October 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The next exciting day of action in the Asian Games 2026 Women’s Softball Competition will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Anjo Softball Ground in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As the tournament goes into its final game, any match is critical as teams compete for a place in the medal round and to improve their rankings.
Women’s Softball Competition
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Women’s Softball |
| Competition | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Tournament Stage | Group Stage / Qualification Matches* |
| Venue | Anjo Softball Ground |
| City | Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Tournament Dates | September 26 – October 3, 2026 |
| Participating Teams | 8 National Teams |
October 1 Women’s Softball Match Schedule
Official matchups and opening times will be announced by the Asian Games organizing committee closer to the day of October 1, 2026.
| Match | Teams | Session | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | To Be Confirmed | Morning | TBA | Anjo Softball Ground |
| Match 2 | To Be Confirmed | Afternoon | TBA | Anjo Softball Ground |
| Match 3 | To Be Confirmed | Evening (if scheduled) | TBA | Anjo Softball Ground |
Tournament Format
The Women’s Softball competition is in the official common format approved by the Asian Games.
- Eight national teams compete during the tournament.
- Regular matches are played between teams in the group stages (round robin).
- Victories of a team help improve their chances of qualification.
- Win/loss records are used to determine ranking.
- If teams find themselves tied and are unable to separate themselves, then Official WBSC Tie-Break rules will be applied.
- The point count determines the top four (or semi-finals) to move forward in the official event format to the medal rounds/semifinals.
- The top 3 teams in each set of semi-finals will go through for the Gold medal match, with one 3rd team of the same point score playing for 4th place (if desired).
Host Country
The Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be proudly hosted in Japan, which will host thousands of athletes from all over Asia.
Venue
The women’s softball tournament will be played at the Anjo Softball Ground in the city of Aichi Prefecture during the entire Asian Games tournament.
How to Watch
Those who are in the region for the Asian Games’ October 1 softball matches should follow the official Asian Games coverage information and local or streaming broadcasters’ planning and information more closely in the run-up to the Games.
An international lineup of broadcasters and streaming partners for each softball game in October at this time cannot be assumed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the softball event be held during the Asian Games 26?
The ladies softball game will be held at Anjo Softball Ground in the city of Anjo, Japan on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
When is the Asian Games softball begin on 1st October?
The schedule now published for Anjo City is the softball schedule scheduled for October 1 from 9:00 AM (JST).
Where is the softball event of the Asian Games going to be hosted?
Anjo Softball Ground, Anjo City, Aichi PREF, Japan, is the Competition Site.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official draw and match schedule from AINAGOC, here are the confirmed fixtures for this date: Preliminary Round – Day 6. All times below are local Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
| Time (JST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Hong Kong vs Thailand | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 11:00 | China vs Philippines | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 13:15 | South Korea vs Singapore | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
| 15:15 | Japan vs Chinese Taipei | Anjō Sports Park Softball Ground, Anjō |
Total matches on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.