Join athletes from across the continent as they converge in the heart of Japan for a thrilling display of athletic prowess. From the precision of martial arts to the speed of track and field, 2026 Asian Games will be an unforgettable journey of competition and camaraderie.
The Asian Games are the biggest sports events in Asia, fostering friendship through sport and contributing to world peace. The first Asian Games were held in 1951, shortly after the end of World War II. The Games are a unique opportunity for nations of Asia to come together and share their cultures and values.
The Games will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026, in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, with 40 events and 15,000 athletes and team officials from 45 countries and regions. The 2026 Games will be the third time that Japan has hosted the Asian Games, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.
The Games will feature a new format, where athletes will stay on a cruise ship instead of at the traditional Games Village. This ‘floating village’ will be equipped with all the facilities that athletes are used to at Games Villages, including dining halls and gymnasiums. The Games will be held during typhoon season, which makes this unique arrangement even more crucial. The organizers have also been working on a contingency plan for evacuating athletes in the event of a tsunami or typhoon. The Olympic Council of Asia has agreed to this plan and is considering whether to adopt it for future editions.
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