Football at Asian Games 2026: Full Schedule, Groups & Venues
Looking for Football Asian Games 2026 match dates, match venues, and the Asian Games 2026 Football Schedule? Japan’s Asian Games 2026 will have a number of major events, including football, which will see teams from across Asia jostling for the medals — see all Asian Games 2026 participating countries. The football programme will last from 14 September up to 3 October 2026, and the women’s and men’s football will commence on 14 September and 15 September, respectively.
This complete guide will provide all about football tournament, including the men’s and women’s football schedules, groups, participating teams, fixtures, match dates, venues, knockout stages, results, standings and medal matches.
Asian Games 2026 Football
The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will feature football teams from all Asian countries who will come together for one of the most exciting sports. The tournament will include both men’s and women’s football, providing plenty of games for fans throughout the tournament.
The latest official information confirms the major knockout-stage dates, including the men’s semi-finals on 30 September and men’s bronze-medal and gold-medal matches on 3 October.
| Football Asian Games 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Host country | Japan |
| Football competition | Men’s and women’s football |
| Women’s competition begins | 14 September 2026 |
| Men’s competition begins | 15 September 2026 |
| Men’s final | 3 October 2026 |
| Men’s teams | 15 |
| Women’s teams | 12 |
Football Venues at Asian Games 2026
The competitions in Football will be organized at multiple stadiums in Japan, primarily Osaka, Toyota, Nagoya and Kariya. These will be used in the group stage matches as well as the key knockout and medal stages.
Nagai Stadium — Osaka
Significant late-stage football events will also take place at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, such as the men’s semi-finals the day after on 30 September 2026.
Toyota Stadium — Toyota
Some of the matches in Group A will be played at Toyota Stadium, Toyota. It will also host the men’s gold medal final and bronze medal match on 3rd October 2026.
Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium — Nagoya
The Nagoya-based Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium will be at the heart of several group-stage games, including those of Groups C and D.
CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium — Nagoya
CS Asset Soccer Stadium will host some of the other Group C games, including games between Uzbekistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Kuwait.
Wave Stadium Kariya — Kariya
Multiple matches will be played at Wave Stadium, Kariya for both Group A and B, including the matches of Japan’s Group A opponents and Group B teams.
Asian Games 2026 Football Teams
The men’s football competition involves 15 teams, and the women’s football competition involves 12, due to the latest participation changes.
Men’s Teams
The confirmed men’s groups include:
- Japan
- Thailand
- Kyrgyzstan
- Hong Kong, China
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Iran
- DPR Korea
- Vietnam
- Uzbekistan
- Philippines
- Kuwait
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
Women’s Teams
The confirmed women’s groups include:
- Japan
- Chinese Taipei
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- South Korea
- DPR Korea
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
- China
- Philippines
- Uzbekistan
- Hong Kong, China
These team lists follow the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 football draw, held on 23 July 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Football Match Finder
Select a date, stage and group to find Football Asian Games 2026 matches, kick-off times and venues.
Football Match Schedule 2026
Group A Matches
16 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan | 16:00 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | Thailand – Kyrgyzstan |
| Japan vs Hong Kong, China | 19:30 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | Japan – Hong Kong, China |
20 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, China vs Thailand | 16:00 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | Hong Kong, China – Thailand |
| Kyrgyzstan vs Japan | 19:30 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | Kyrgyzstan – Japan |
23 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan vs Thailand | 19:30 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | Japan – Thailand |
| Kyrgyzstan vs Hong Kong, China | 19:30 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | Kyrgyzstan – Hong Kong, China |
Group B Matches
16 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates vs Iran | 14:00 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | UAE – Iran |
| China vs DPR Korea | 19:00 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | China – DPR Korea |
20 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran vs China | 14:00 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | Iran – China |
| DPR Korea vs United Arab Emirates | 19:00 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | DPR Korea – UAE |
23 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| China vs United Arab Emirates | 14:30 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota | China – UAE |
| Iran vs DPR Korea | 14:30 | Wave Stadium Kariya, Kariya | Iran – DPR Korea |
Group C Matches
15 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan vs Philippines | 15:30 | CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium, Nagoya | Uzbekistan – Philippines |
| Vietnam vs Kuwait | 19:00 | CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium, Nagoya | Vietnam – Kuwait |
18 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines vs Vietnam | 15:30 | CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium, Nagoya | Philippines – Vietnam |
| Kuwait vs Uzbekistan | 19:00 | CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium, Nagoya | Kuwait – Uzbekistan |
22 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam vs Uzbekistan | 14:00 | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya | Vietnam – Uzbekistan |
| Philippines vs Kuwait | 14:00 | CS Asset Minato Soccer Stadium, Nagoya | Philippines – Kuwait |
Group D Matches
15 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar vs South Korea | 19:30 | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya | Qatar – South Korea |
18 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia vs Qatar | 19:30 | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya | Saudi Arabia – Qatar |
22 September 2026
| Competitors | Time | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Saudi Arabia | 19:00 | Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, Nagoya | South Korea – Saudi Arabia |
Asian Games 2026 Football Knockout Stage
After the group stage, the men’s tournament moves into the knockout phase.
Men’s Semi-finals
The men’s semi-finals are scheduled for 30 September 2026.
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 30 Sep 2026 | 15:00 | Semi-final 1 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka |
| 30 Sep 2026 | 19:30 | Semi-final 2 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka |
The official organisers confirm the two men’s semi-finals at Nagai Stadium.
Men’s Bronze Medal Match
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 3 Oct 2026 | 15:00 | Semi-final losers | Toyota Stadium |
Men’s Gold Medal Match
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 3 Oct 2026 | 19:30 | Final winners | Toyota Stadium |
The official timetable further spells out the men’s final—at 19.30 on 3 October—and the bronze-medal game at 15.00, also at Toyota Stadium.
Women’s Knockout Stage
There is an independent knockout tournament for the women.
The women’s semi-finals are scheduled for 29 September, with the bronze-medal match and final on 2 October 2026 at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
| Stage | Date | Time |
| Women’s semi-final 1 | 29 Sep 2026 | 15:00 |
| Women’s semi-final 2 | 29 Sep 2026 | 19:30 |
| Women’s bronze-medal match | 2 Oct 2026 | 15:00 |
| Women’s final | 2 Oct 2026 | 19:30 |
Note that these dates come from the latest official timetable and replace any earlier provisional calendars.
How to Buy Football Tickets
Through the Official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Ticket Sale
The official ticket portal is the best option when tickets are available. Our Asian Games 2026 tickets guide explains prices and sale phases, and you can also find out how to watch the Asian Games live.
Steps:
- Open the official Aichi–Nagoya 2026 ticket portal.
- Enter the ticketing queue if one is active.
- Select the available ticket category and quantity.
- Create or log in to your ticketing account if requested.
- Enter your required details and complete payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Football Asian Games 2026 start?
The women’s start on 14 September 2026; the men’s on 15 September 2026.
When is the men’s Asian Games 2026 football final?
The men’s football final is scheduled for 3 October 2026 at 19:30 at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Japan.
When is the men’s football bronze-medal match?
The men’s bronze-medal match is scheduled for 3 October 2026 at 15:00 at Toyota Stadium.
Final Word
Football will be a prestigious event in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and some of the biggest Football powers in Asia, will battle for the podium across both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
In the men’s competition, there are 15 teams (Groups A-D), and in the women’s competition, 12 teams (Groups E-G), Japan is the host nation, and defending champions South Korea, plus China, Iran, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam are among the contenders. Also see our basketball, field hockey and cricket guides.
