Asian Games Tickets

Asian Games Tickets give access to the largest multi-sport tournament on the planet, aside from the Olympics. The 20th edition, the Aichi-Nagoya Games, takes place between 19 September and 4 October 2026 and features 45 countries and regions, 43 sports and approximately 468 medal events. It is Japan's first time hosting the event in 32 years. Matches in some sports start as early as 10 September — nine days ahead of the opening ceremony — when football and basketball matches begin, even before the relay has reached Japan. There are Asian Games tickets for everything from the opening and closing ceremonies at the newly built Paloma Mizuho Stadium to cricket in Aichi to track cycling in Izu, and all listings are verified with 100% buyer guarantee.

Asian Games Tournament Details

The Asian Games are the regional championships for Asia, a 16-day multi-sport event held every four years under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and the second-largest multi-sport tournament in the world after the Olympic Games. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is the 20th Asian Games, with the slogan "Imagine One Asia", and the third edition of the Games to be held in Japan, having previously been held in Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.

The sheer size of the tournament is what makes it stand out from other sports events. A total of 45 OCA member countries and regions are expected to participate in 43 sports and about 70 disciplines, including some sports not usually found on the multi-sport calendar such as kabaddi, sepaktakraw, wushu, soft tennis and kurash, as well as more traditional Olympic sports like athletics, aquatics, gymnastics, football and basketball. For most people, buying Asian Games tickets is their only chance to see these sports live.

Asian Games History

The Asian Games were first held in New Delhi, India, in 1951 with 11 participating countries and six sports. They were created as successor to the Far Eastern Championship Games in order to provide a pan-Asian sporting event in the aftermath of World War II. Japan was the third host nation of the Asian Games when the event came to Tokyo in 1958 as a dress rehearsal for the 1964 Olympics, and then returned to host the Games in Hiroshima in 1994.

The Games has expanded along with the growth of the Asian economies, from Beijing 1990, Busan 2002, Doha 2006, Guangzhou 2010 and Incheon 2014 to Hangzhou 2022 (held in 2023 due to COVID-19), where over 12,000 athletes participated in what was the biggest ever multi-sport competition, surpassing the size of the Olympic Games. China has won the most medals at every Asian Games since 1982, while Japan and South Korea have regularly finished second or third during the same period.

Asian Games Schedule

The 16 days of competition take place between 19 September and 4 October, with many sports starting earlier, from 10 September, to allow for preliminary rounds for football, basketball and volleyball. A total of 53 venues, hosting 43 sports, will be used for the 2026 programme. The vast majority of them will be in Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, but several will be outside the region: Pool Swimming and Equestrian in Tokyo; Track Cycling at the Izu Velodrome in Shizuoka; Diving in Hamamatsu; Hockey in Kakamigahara; and some Football matches will take place at Nagai Stadium in Osaka. Be wary: just because the venue name sounds local doesn't mean it's in the host city. Always check the prefecture before making travel arrangements.

Surfing, mixed martial arts and esports all expand the programme this year. Surfing will make its debut at Taiheiyo Long Beach, while MMA will be introduced as a combat sport, awarding six medals in different weight categories. Esports will also expand, offering 11 medal events. Cricket has returned in T20 format, awarding gold to the men's and women's winners.

Previous Asian Games Hosts

The last Summer Games were hosted by Hangzhou in 2023, after Jakarta-Palembang (2018) and Incheon (2014). Doha will stage the 2030 edition, while Riyadh has been awarded the 2034 Games. China has held an iron grip on the medal table for almost 40 years, and there is no sign of that changing in Aichi-Nagoya. However, it is worth noting that the Japanese finished second in the medal tally in Hangzhou and they will compete with the strongest possible teams in swimming, gymnastics, judo, baseball and softball.

Top Nations for the 2026 Asian Games

China will be heavily favoured in swimming, diving, table tennis, shooting and athletics. Japan will do their best in judo, gymnastics, baseball, softball and swimming, and will have the additional pressure of performing in front of home crowds. South Korea will remain strong in archery, taekwondo, fencing and esports. Next in line, India will send out one of their largest-ever teams and will aim to succeed in athletics, shooting, hockey, kabaddi and cricket. Iran will dominate in wrestling and volleyball, while Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will be strong in combat sports. Sepaktakraw and boxing will be the domains of Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Asian Games Sports Tickets

Sessions for each sport in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games programme, from the opening and closing ceremonies through to medal finals. Select your preferred sport and view available tickets:

Football Asian Games Tickets — from September 14 until October 3, at the Toyota Stadium, Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Nagai Stadium (Osaka), Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium, and Nagoya Minato Soccer Field
Basketball Asian Games Tickets — from September 10 to 26, at the new Aichi International Arena, which will serve as the main venue for the 2026 Games (designed by architect Kengo Kuma)
Volleyball Asian Games Tickets — from September 16 until October 3, at the Park Arena Komaki and the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium
Beach Volleyball Asian Games Tickets — from September 20 until October 3, at the Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court
Cricket T20 Asian Games Tickets — 17 September to 3 October at Korogi Athletic Park for the men's and women's gold medals
Hockey Asian Games Tickets — 18 September to 3 October at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara
Cycling Track Asian Games Tickets — late September into October at the Izu Velodrome, the 2020 Olympic track venue
Weightlifting Asian Games Tickets — 23 to 29 September at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center
Taekwondo Asian Games Tickets — early October at Toyohashi Gymnasium
Soft Tennis Asian Games Tickets — 18 to 23 September at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center, a sport you'll be hard-pushed to find elsewhere
Modern Pentathlon Asian Games Tickets — 16 to 18 September at Anjo Sports Park
Wushu Asian Games Tickets — 20 to 24 September, one of the signature Asian sports of the Games
Opening Ceremony Asian Games Tickets — Saturday 19 September at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
Closing Ceremony Asian Games Tickets — Sunday 4 October, the same stadium, as the 20th Asian Games concludes

See the Asian Games in person

There is nothing quite like it. In one afternoon, you can catch a kabaddi raid, a sepaktakraw bicycle kick and an Olympic-level 100m final, then stroll across town to watch wushu in a separate arena. Broadcasters only pick out maybe 10%. The rest is only for those who turn up.

And even if you just want to visit the venues, they're reason enough to travel. The Aichi International Arena is brand new, designed by Kengo Kuma, and has a capacity of up to 17,000. Paloma Mizuho Stadium has been rebuilt from scratch to 35,000 for the opening ceremony and athletics, replacing a venue that has stood since the 1940s. The Izu Velodrome was the home of Tokyo 2020 track cycling. And Nagoya itself is one of Japan's most under-rated cities. It's a Shinkansen hub and a serious foodie destination, plus it's a great base for Kyoto and the Japanese Alps on either side of your sessions.

100% Authentic Asian Games Tickets with Buyer Protection

All listings are checked before they're published, and payments are held securely until delivery is confirmed. If the seller doesn't deliver, if the tickets don't match the description, or if a session is cancelled, buyer protection steps in.

That's especially important now because the official ticket site for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games requires a registered Supporter ID to buy; the three Japanese agencies are no longer accepting new registrations as of June; and residents of some regions can't use the official ticket platform at all. For many overseas fans, a certified secondary platform is the only way to secure tickets for a session, and it's also the most reliable option for steering clear of fraudulent tickets that pop up for events at this scale.

Asian Games 2026 Ticket Prices

Asian Games 2026 ticket prices vary widely between sports. The main factor influencing cost is the capacity of the venue.

The most affordable options come from sports with longer schedules, such as preliminary basketball games from about €337, or track cycling at the Izu Velodrome, from about €333. These are full sessions, not just single matches, so it offers good value.

More expensive options include sessions for finals, which tend to be more popular. Sessions for sports such as volleyball, cricket, and hockey start from about €1,137 to €1,138, the modern pentathlon from about €1,137, and weightlifting from about €1,265, with sessions featuring medals from €1,518. Basketball finals start from €1,139 to €1,265.

It's important to keep in mind how scarce certain tickets can be. Several of the smaller venues only accommodate two to six thousand spectators — for example, Anjo Sports Park seats 2,500 for softball, and Takeda Teva Ocean Arena seats 2,569 for squash. This means there will be only a limited number of tickets available for each session on the resale platform. For example, you can see over 300 listings for football, but only four for other sports.

When to Buy Asian Games Tickets

If you want to go to a specific session, you should act now. The Games begin in five weeks, and the official presale has ended. As the general sale is on a first-come-first-served basis without any country-specific allocations, there is no guarantee that tickets won't sell out before you have the chance to purchase them.

For the opening and closing ceremonies, buy your tickets as soon as possible. There are only 38 listings for the ceremony on sale at the moment for both nights. Additionally, the official platform only allows you to buy six tickets per person, which means that very few tickets become available after the initial sale. It's the same for smaller venue sports, which feature medals.

For preliminary sessions of sports like football, basketball, and volleyball, you should still buy early. While there are hundreds of listings available for those sessions, it's more likely that tickets will sell out. If you're planning to visit during the Games, you'll get better value if you book the opening/closing ceremony or finals first, and then plan other sessions around it.

Here's one thing that's even more important than when to buy your tickets: According to the Asian Games organisers, spectators won't be able to park their cars at any of the venues. Mizuho Park, the Aichi International Arena, and Aichi Sky Expo have all announced that there will be no parking available for cars or bicycles. Be sure to plan your journey by train to all of the sessions you attend.

Latest Asian Games News

The fifth and final daily timetable was released on 6 July 2026, confirming competition will take place between 10 September and 4 October 2026 across 53 venues in five prefectures. Organisers caution that schedules for each session are subject to change while federations continue to arrange competition details.

Surfing and mixed martial arts make their debut at these games, with the latter featuring six medal events. Cricket returns in its T20 format, having appeared at the 2010, 2014 and 2023 games. Esports features 11 medal events across 13 titles, including Street Fighter 6, League of Legends and eFootball.

The 5th Asian Para Games will be held in the same host cities from 18 to 24 October 2026. 18 sports will be contested, comprising more than 500 events across almost all of the same venues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Asian Games tickets?

Tickets begin at around €333 for track cycling and €337 for basketball preliminary matches. Medals finals and small venue sports cost significantly more, ranging from around €1,137 for volleyball, cricket and hockey to €1,518 for weightlifting medals day. Prices are driven more by venue capacity than the sport being contested.

When are the 2026 Asian Games?

The 2026 Asian Games will take place between 19 September and 4 October 2026. The opening ceremony will be held on Saturday 19 September, and the closing ceremony on Sunday 4 October. Several sports will begin competition earlier, starting from 10 September.

Where are the 2026 Asian Games held?

The games will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan across 53 venues. Some events will take place outside of Aichi Prefecture, with swimming and equestrian taking place in Tokyo, track cycling in Izu, diving in Hamamatsu, hockey in Kakamigahara and football in Osaka and Gifu. Be sure to check the prefecture of each session before purchasing tickets.

How many sports are at the Asian Games 2026?

There will be 43 sports featured at the 2026 Asian Games, spanning around 70 disciplines and 468 medal events. The games are the second-largest multi-sport event in the world after the Olympics. New sports include surfing and mixed martial arts.

Can I buy Asian Games tickets without a Japanese account?

Yes. Tickets can be purchased on the official platform, but you will need to register for a Supporter ID and residents of some territories cannot purchase tickets. Alternatively, you can use a secondary ticket marketplace to purchase tickets without having to create an account with the organisers, as well as gain access to buyer protection.

Which countries compete at the Asian Games?

All 45 member nations and territories of the Olympic Council of Asia compete at the games. This includes countries across the Middle East and Gulf States, Central and South Asia and East Asia.

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