Asian Games 2026 full schedule: Complete cricket and India fixtures, timings, venues & live streaming info
Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule: Check India’s fixtures, match timings, venues and live streaming details for the tournament in Aichi-Nagoya.
The 20th edition of the Asian Games is scheduled to officially begin on September 19, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The multi-sport event will feature 43 sports, with athletes from across Asia competing for medals.
The cricket competition will be played in the T20 format from September 24 to October 3. India will begin its men’s cricket campaign in the quarter-finals, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka receiving direct entry into the knockout stage based on their ICC rankings. Six other teams will compete in the preliminary round for the remaining four quarter-final spots.
Throughout this article, we will share complete details about the Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule, including India’s fixtures, match timings, venues and live streaming information. We will also cover the full men’s cricket schedule from the group stage to the final.
India men's & women's fixtures — Dates, timings and match-by-match schedule
India’s men’s cricket team will begin its Asian Games 2026 campaign in the second quarter-final on September 28. The defending champions will face the team that finishes second in Group A of the preliminary round. The match is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST (2:00 PM local time) at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi.
India’s exact opponent will be confirmed after the preliminary-round matches conclude on September 26. The Indian men’s team will aim to defend the gold medal it won at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.
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The Indian women’s cricket team will start its Asian Games 2026 campaign against hosts Japan on September 18 at 10:30 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. After winning the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 for a record-extending eighth time, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will aim to defend the gold medal won at the 2023 Asian Games.
Here is the India Men's Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule:
| Date | Match | Stage | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | India vs 2nd-placed Group A team | Quarter-final | 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| October 1 | India/QF winner vs QF3 winner | Semi-final* | 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| October 3 | India/SF winner vs opponent | Gold Medal Match* | 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| October 3 | India/SF loser vs opponent | Bronze Medal Match* | 5:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
(*India’s semi-final and medal-match fixtures are subject to qualification.)
Here is the India Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule at a glance:
| Date | Match | Stage | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | India Women vs Japan Women | Quarter-final | 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| September 20 | India Women vs Opponent | Semi-final* | 5:30 AM / 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| September 22 | India Women vs Opponent | Bronze Medal Match* | 5:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| September 22 | India Women vs Opponent | Gold Medal Match* | 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
(*The semi-final and medal-match fixtures depend on India’s qualification.)
Asian Games 2026 Cricket: Complete Men’s & Women’s Fixtures, Dates, Timings and Venues
The men’s cricket competition will begin on September 24 with the preliminary-round matches. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have direct entry into the quarter-finals, while the remaining teams will compete for the other knockout-stage spots. The men’s cricket matches will be played at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
Men’s Cricket Complete Match Schedule:
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Afghanistan vs Japan | 5:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 24 | Hong Kong, China vs Malaysia | 10:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 25 | Hong Kong, China vs Oman | 5:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 25 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 10:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 26 | Japan vs Nepal | 5:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 26 | Malaysia vs Oman | 10:30 AM | Preliminary |
| September 28 | Pakistan vs 2nd, Group B | 5:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 28 | India vs 2nd, Group A | 10:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 29 | Sri Lanka vs 1st, Group A | 5:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 29 | Bangladesh vs 1st, Group B | 10:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| October 1 | Semi-final 1 | 5:30 AM | Semi-final |
| October 1 | Semi-final 2 | 10:30 AM | Semi-final |
| October 3 | Bronze-medal match | 5:30 AM | Medal match |
| October 3 | Gold-medal match | 10:30 AM | Final |
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
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Women’s Cricket Complete Match Schedule:
The women’s cricket competition will begin on September 17 with two quarter-finals. Bangladesh Women will face China Women, while Pakistan Women will take on Thailand Women. India Women will play host Japan Women on September 18, with all women’s matches scheduled to take place at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | Bangladesh Women vs China Women | 5:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 17 | Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women | 10:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 18 | Malaysia Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 5:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 18 | Japan Women vs India Women | 10:30 AM | Quarter-final |
| September 20 | Semi-final 1 | 5:30 AM | Semi-final |
| September 20 | Semi-final 2 | 10:30 AM | Semi-final |
| September 22 | Bronze-medal match | 5:30 AM | Medal match |
| September 22 | Gold-medal match | 10:30 AM | Final |
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Where to watch live — TV channels & live streaming details for India
Indian viewers can watch the Asian Games 2026 cricket matches live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can also stream the matches live on SonyLIV through its app and website.
India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will begin their campaign against Japan Women on September 18 at 10:30 AM IST. The Indian men’s team will also compete in the tournament, with its campaign beginning in the knockout stage on September 28.
Both Indian teams will be aiming for a strong run in the competition. The knockout format leaves little room for mistakes, as a quarter-final defeat for India Women or an early knockout-stage loss for the men’s team would end their gold-medal hopes.
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