Shooting at Asian Games 2026: Schedule, Events & Venue
The Asian Games shooting competition will be in the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from 20 September 2026 to 1 October 2026. The competition is in the framework of the 20th Asian Games on the basis of three major disciplines: rifle, pistol, and shotgun (PS). The schedule features popular events such as 10m air rifle, 10m air pistol, 50m rifle (3 positions), women’s 25m pistol, men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol, trap, and skeet.
In this complete guide to shooting at the 2026 Asian Games, you’ll find the latest shooting schedule, event dates, qualification and final dates, venue information, rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, and participating countries.
When Is Shooting at the 2026 Asian Games?
The detailed shooting event schedule begins on 20 September 2026, with the women's 10m air rifle competition, and the final scheduled event is the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol final on 1 October 2026.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Shooting |
| Games | 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Host country | Japan |
| Venue | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery |
| Location | Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Detailed event dates | 20 September – 1 October 2026 |
| Broader competition period | 17 September – 3 October 2026 |
Where Is Shooting Being Held at the 2026 Asian Games?
Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery
The shooting competitions will be held at Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota City, Aichi Pref., Japan.
Established in 1993, the venue is said to be among Japan's biggest and most comprehensive shooting facilities by the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 organisers. It includes a clay shooting range, rifle and pistol shooting ranges.
Men's Shooting Events at the 2026 Asian Games
It includes 12 events:
Rifle
- 10m air rifle
- 50m rifle 3 positions
- 10m air rifle team
- 50m rifle 3 positions team
Pistol
- 10m air pistol
- 25m rapid-fire pistol
- 10m air pistol team
- 25m rapid-fire pistol team
Shotgun
- Trap
- Skeet
- Trap team
- Skeet team
Women's Shooting Events at the 2026 Asian Games
The women's programme also contains 12 events:
Rifle
- 10m air rifle
- 50m rifle 3 positions
- 10m air rifle team
- 50m rifle 3 positions team
Pistol
- 10m air pistol
- 25m pistol
- 10m air pistol team
- 25m pistol team
Shotgun
- Trap
- Skeet
- Trap team
- Skeet team
These events form the women's side of the 28-event shooting programme.
Mixed-Team Shooting Events
There are four mixed events:
- Mixed 10m air rifle team
- Mixed 10m air pistol
- Mixed skeet team
- Mixed trap team
The official sports programme lists these four mixed/open shooting events.
The added aspect of the mixed events is that the athletes do not enter into individual events, but rather enter as a pair or as a mixed team.
Asian Games 2026 Shooting Schedule
Find the date and stage of your favourite Shooting event at the Asian Games 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Shooting Schedule
The Shooting competition at the Asian Games 2026 includes individual, team and mixed-team events. Use the search tool above to quickly find an event, or browse the complete schedule below.
| Date | Event | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 20 September | Women's 10 m Air Rifle | Qualification & Final |
| 20 September | Women's 10 m Air Rifle Team | Final Day |
| 21 September | Men's 10 m Air Rifle | Qualification & Final |
| 21 September | Men's 10 m Air Rifle Team | Final Day |
| 21–23 September | Men's Skeet | Qualification |
| 23 September | Men's Skeet | Final |
| 21–23 September | Men's Skeet Team | Competition / Final Day |
| 21–23 September | Women's Skeet | Qualification |
| 23 September | Women's Skeet | Final |
| 21–23 September | Women's Skeet Team | Competition / Final Day |
| 22 September | Mixed 10 m Air Rifle Team | Qualification & Final |
| 23 September | Women's 10 m Air Pistol | Qualification & Final |
| 23 September | Women's 10 m Air Pistol Team | Final Day |
| 24 September | Mixed Skeet Team | Qualification & Final |
| 24 September | Men's 10 m Air Pistol | Qualification & Final |
| 24 September | Men's 10 m Air Pistol Team | Final Day |
| 25 September | Men's 50 m Rifle 3 Positions | Qualification & Final |
| 25 September | Men's 50 m Rifle 3 Positions Team | Final Day |
| 25 September | Mixed 10 m Air Pistol Team | Qualification & Final |
| 26 September | Women's 50 m Rifle 3 Positions | Qualification & Final |
| 26 September | Women's 50 m Rifle 3 Positions Team | Final Day |
| 27–28 September | Women's 25 m Pistol | Qualification |
| 28 September | Women's 25 m Pistol | Final |
| 27–28 September | Women's 25 m Pistol Team | Competition / Final Day |
| 27–29 September | Men's Trap | Qualification |
| 29 September | Men's Trap | Final |
| 27–29 September | Men's Trap Team | Competition / Final Day |
| 27–29 September | Women's Trap | Qualification |
| 29 September | Women's Trap | Final |
| 27–29 September | Women's Trap Team | Competition / Final Day |
| 30 September | Mixed Trap Team | Qualification & Final |
| 30 September – 1 October | Men's 25 m Air Rapid Fire Pistol | Qualification |
| 1 October | Men's 25 m Air Rapid Fire Pistol | Final |
| 30 September – 1 October | Men's 25 m Air Rapid Fire Pistol Team | Competition / Final Day |
What Shooting Events Are Included at the 2026 Asian Games?
Shooting at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 comprises three disciplines:
- Rifle
- Pistol
- Shotgun
Rifle Shooting
There is a rifle programme comprising 10m and 50m rifle 3 positions.
10m Air Rifle
Precision competition is a firing shot at a stationary target from 10 metres out from the competitor. Individual events are included for both men and women, alongside men’s and women’s team events and a mixed-team event.
The 2026 programme includes:
- Women's 10m air rifle
- Women's 10m air rifle team
- Men's 10m air rifle
- Men's 10m air rifle team
- Mixed 10m air rifle team
In the mixed event, one more dimension is added: Athletes of different genders are running together as a team.
50m Rifle 3 Positions
This event is shot from 50 metres, with athletes firing from kneeling, prone and standing positions. The programme encompasses the individual competition with men and women, as well as team events for men/women.
The events are:
- Men's 50m rifle 3 positions
- Men's 50m rifle 3 positions team
- Women's 50m rifle 3 positions
- Women's 50m rifle 3 positions team
Such events can be particularly difficult due to the required change in shooting positions and precision requirements.
Pistol Shooting at the 2026 Asian Games
The combined pistol programme consists of a number of precision events and short-range fast-fire events.
The 2026 programme includes:
- Men's 10m air pistol
- Men's 10m air pistol team
- Men's 25m rapid-fire pistol
- Men's 25m rapid-fire pistol team
- Women's 10m air pistol
- Women's 10m air pistol team
- Women's 25m pistol
- Women's 25m pistol team
- Mixed 10m air pistol
The 10m air pistol competitions are more precision-based, whereas the 25m competitions require additional speed, accuracy, and controlled shooting.
Men's 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol
The 25m rapid-fire pistol is one of the last shooting events on the Aichi-Nagoya list.
It is qualified on 30 September and the final is on 1 October.
The details on the official ticketing roll-up refer to the first qualification stage on 30th September, and to the second qualification stage/Final stage on 1st October.
Shotgun Shooting at the 2026 Asian Games
The word “shotgun” is used since contestants shoot at targets that move as opposed to targets that are still, like paper or electronic targets as in rifle/pistol competitions.
Official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 organisers say that clay shooting is the art of tossing clay discs into the air and taking shots at them with a gun.
The 2026 Shotgun Program will feature:
- Men's skeet
- Men's skeet team
- Women's skeet
- Women's skeet team
- Mixed skeet team
- Men's trap
- Men's trap team
- Women's trap
- Women's trap team
- Mixed trap team
Skeet
Skeet is a game where the shooter tries to hit clay targets launched from two houses at differing angles and stations.
Men’s skeet qualification runs from 21 to 23 September, with the final on 23 September.
Women’s skeet follows the same window, with its final also on 23 September.
The mixed skeet team event follows on 24 September.
Trap
Another clay-target sport, with a different target presentation compared to skeet, is trap.
Men’s and women’s trap qualification runs from 27 to 29 September, with both finals on 29 September.
The mixed trap team event closes the shotgun programme on 30 September.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is shooting at the 2026 Asian Games?
The principal shooting events are from 20 September to 1 October 2026. The corresponding timeframe for the shooting competition is indicated as 17 September – 3 October.
What will be the shooting location?
The competition will be held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota, Aichi, Japan.
How many shooting events are there?
There are 28 events, including 12 men's, 12 women's and four mixed-team competitions.
Which of the modes of shooting are covered?
The 2026 Asian Games shooting programme includes rifle, pistol and shotgun events.
Final Thoughts
The shooting events of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are expected to be one of the highly technological competitions at the Asian Games 2026. The programme covers everything from the air rifle and air pistol to the three-position rifle shooting and quick targets of trap and skeet, which are sure to add plenty of variety for both long-time shooting fans and newcomers. For the wider programme, see our Asian Games 2026 participating countries and venues guide, plus the football and field hockey schedules.
The competition will be held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, and the event programme will start on 20 September and end on 1 October 2026.
