Next Asian Games: Where and When Will They Be Held?
Want to know about the next Asian Games- when and where? The answer is not as far away as you’d think. The coming 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, to be held in Japan from September 19th to October 4th, 2026, will gather the best athletes from Asia.
The epic is not confined to Japan, however. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has already chosen Doha, Qatar, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 21st and 22nd Asian Games, respectively. The OCA’s published calendar now has them scheduled for 2030 and 2034, respectively.
Therefore, if you want to follow the next Asian Games, make sure to follow the schedule on it or if you are just curious about where Asia’s biggest multi-sport event will take place next, then here is the complete guide to it.
When Is the Next Asian Games?
The next Asian Games will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026.
With the 20th edition of the Asian Games celebrated in 2026, the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are taking place. This will be held in Nagoya City, Japan, and across Aichi Prefecture. The dates have been ratified by the OCA and the Organising Committee lists the Games period as 19 September – 4 October 2026.
Where Will the Next Asian Games Be Held?
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan is the next Asian Games city.
The Aichi-Nagoya games is expected to focus on a broader “host area” that will include Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City. According to the official master plan, the host city area is Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City.
Main Venue
One of the key venues highlighted in the official ticketing guide is Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, dubbed the main venue of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Asian Games 2026: Dates, Duration
This year’s will be the 2026 edition, which will be held between Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, October 4th.
- Opening date: September 19, 2026
- Closing date: October 4, 2026
- Duration: 16 days
- Edition: 20th Asian Games
- Host: Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, Japan
- Participating countries and regions: 45
- Maximum athletes: 10,000
- Athletes and team officials: Up to 15,000
What Sports Will Be Featured at the Next Asian Games?
The next Asian Games is one of the most exciting for the sheer number of sports on offer.
The Olympic sports are part of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 programme, which also contains sports with rich Asian traditions and sports which have been explicitly included into the “Games programme”. The official programme features 43 sports and 469 medal events.
Fans can expect competition across a wide range of disciplines, including sports such as:
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Karate
- Rowing
- Shooting
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Wushu
- Sepak takraw
- Esports and other disciplines included in the official program
What Comes After the 2026 Asian Games?
Looking for next Asian Games after 2026, OCA has already designated the next ones.
| Asian Games | Host city | Country | Current OCA listing |
| 20th | Aichi-Nagoya | Japan | 2026 |
| 21st | Doha | Qatar | 2030 |
| 22nd | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 2034 |
Could the Asian Games Dates Change?
Yes, future cycle is subject to change. During the 108th Executive Board Meeting in Kuwait on 15th February 2026, the OCA unanimously approved a motion to modify the Asian Games cycle with the intention that the Games will be held one year in advance of the Olympic Games.
The decision allowed the OCA management to do coordination with Qatar and Saudi Arabia and said that:
- The Doha 2030 Asian Games would shift to 2031
- The Riyadh 2034 Asian Games would shift to 2035
Asian Games 2030: Doha, Qatar
In December 2020, Doha beat its competitor, Riyadh, thanks to the OCA National Olympic Committee’s vote and became the host city of the 21st Asian Games. Doha was previously the host city for Asian Games in 2006.
According to this current OCA public calendar, Doha has been set as the host city for 21st Asian Games in 2030.
However, the edition will be proposed to be shifted to 2031, due to the OCA’s cycle decision done during February 2026.
Asian Games 2034: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
However, after the selection of the 2030 edition, Riyadh was granted the 22nd edition of Asian Games. The OCA has confirmed that the host city is Riyadh and the host country is Saudi Arabia on its official Games page.
The Saudi capital’s choice is especially notable as the city has yet to host the Asian Games.
The current OCA calendar calls for the Riyadh Games in 2034 and the Executive Board decision from February 2026 calls for the relocation of the Games to 2035 in the new Games cycle.
How to Follow the Next Asian Games
Please refer to the official competition schedule and announcements not to old schedule and announcements that are copied on various websites, to keep up to date all through Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
The official Aichi-Nagoya website already has updates on the webpage: team draw and changes of the competition schedule.
Visitors to the situation should consult the official Aichi-Nagoya ticketing information regarding the availability of individual sports/sessions for tickets.
The broadcasting can change from country to country for audiences watching from home. Please consult official Games/Local Broadcaster announcements in closer proximity to each competition.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Next Asian Games
What are the future Asian Games?
The next edition takes place from 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan — the 20th Asian Games.
Which city hosts the next Asian Games?
The next Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya — Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City — in Japan.
What are the next Asian Games after 2026?
After Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the next edition will be the 21st Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. The OCA calendar currently lists it for 2030, though a move to 2031 has been approved in principle as part of the new Games cycle.
In 2030, where will the Asian Games be held?
According to the OCA’s current publicly displayed calendar, Doha, Qatar is the current host city for the 21st Asian Games, which is set for 2030. But, the OCA has also agreed to a proposal to move the Games to 2031.
What will be the host city of the 2034 Asian Games?
The OCA in its list of hosts announced that the 22nd edition of the Asian Games will take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in 2034. The OCA in its turn decided to move the event to the year 2035 with a decision made in February 2026.
Final Thoughts
The future of the Asian Games is already mapped out: Japan in 2026, then Doha and Riyadh. The OCA’s cycle decision may shift those editions from 2030 and 2034 to 2031 and 2035, so treat the later dates as provisional until the official calendar is updated. In the meantime, explore every Asian Games host country by year, the full Aichi-Nagoya 2026 participating countries list and our tickets guide.
