Asian Games 2026: The 20th Asian Games edition makes a comeback to Japan this time around and it is set to take place between September 19 and October 4, 2026, in the Aichi-Nagoya region.
The earliest matches are set to start even before the opening ceremony, which includes football starting on September 14 and cricket on September 17. Sony Sports Network will serve as the official broadcaster for India. It will be airing matches both on SonyLIV as well as Sony Sports and DD Sports channels.
Hereon you can learn more about the complete Asian Games schedule of India along with how and where to watch the live streaming from India.
Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 India Live Streams?
Indian sports enthusiasts who will be following the Indians participating in the 2026 Asian Games can follow them on TV channels and online.
The official network provides multiple language audio tracks for regional viewers.
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Digital Streaming App: SonyLIV app and official website.
English TV Feeds: Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 (SD and HD).
Regional TV Feeds: Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada).
Free-to-Air Telecast: DD Sports (Terrestrial coverage for matches involving Team India).
What is the Asian Games 2026 India Schedule?
India competes with ambitions of winning many medals through both team games and individual events. Notable athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, and PV Sindhu spearhead India’s campaign, but the hockey events assume additional significance since they form the qualification criteria for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
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Indian Sport
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Event Window
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Key Indian Athletes and Teams at Asian Games 2026
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Cricket
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Sept 17 – Oct 3
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Men's and Women's National Squads
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Shooting
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Sept 20 – Sept 29
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Manu Bhaker, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
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Badminton
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Sept 20 – Sept 29
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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag
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Hockey
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Sept 20 – Oct 3
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Men's and Women's Teams
(LA 2028 Qualifiers)
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Athletics
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Sept 23 – Sept 29
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Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable, Relay Teams
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Asian Games 2026 Host Venues and Stadiums across Japan
Japan hosts the Asian Games for the third time. They previously held the Asian Games event in Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994).
Main events focus on Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City this year. But organisers are utilising existing structures in Tokyo, Shizuoka, Gifu, and Osaka to cut build costs.
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Paloma Mizuho Stadium (Nagoya): Main stadium hosting Opening/Closing Ceremonies and Track and Field events.
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Tokyo Aquatics Centre (Tokyo): Swimming and Diving competitions.
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Aichi International Arena (Nagoya): Basketball and Judo events.
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Nishio City General Gymnasium (Nishio): Boxing matches.
Why Asian Games matter for Indian Sports
The Aichi-Nagoya Games are of utmost importance when it comes to determining how far India has come in terms of its sports. Success at the Aichi-Nagoya Games is of great significance as it serves as the base for the future Olympic cycle for the coming years.