The Asian Games 2026 are underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with athletes from across Asia competing across 43 sports. The 20th edition of the continental multi-sport event officially runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with cricket among the major attractions for fans.
Cricket has returned to the Asian Games in the T20 format, with both men’s and women’s competitions taking place at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
How to watch Asian Games 2026 cricket live
Indian viewers can watch Asian Games 2026 cricket through SonyLIV, while television coverage is available on the Sony Sports Network. SonyLIV is carrying the online coverage of the Games in India.
Watch Asian Games 2026 cricket live
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For viewers looking for a free option in India, DD Sports has also been reported as carrying selected Asian Games coverage through DD Free Dish, although its coverage is more limited than Sony’s platforms.
When did the Asian Games 2026 start?
The Asian Games 2026 officially opened on September 19, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Games will continue until October 4.
Cricket began even before the main opening ceremony. The women’s cricket competition started on September 17, while the men’s tournament began on September 24.
Asian Games 2026 cricket format
Cricket is being played in the T20 format, meaning each team gets one innings of up to 20 overs.
The men’s competition features 12 teams. Four teams received direct entry into the knockout stage, while the remaining eight teams were divided into two groups.
Men’s groups
Group A
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- Nepal
Group B
- Hong Kong, China
- Malaysia
- Oman
Seeded teams
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
The top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals, while India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enter directly at that stage.
Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket schedule
The men’s cricket competition started on September 24.
The group-stage matches are scheduled for September 24-26, followed by the knockout stage:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Men’s group stage | September 24-26 |
| Quarter-finals | September 28-29 |
| Semi-finals | October 1 |
| Bronze medal match | October 3 |
| Gold medal match | October 3 |
The official tournament schedule lists the men’s final for October 3 at 1:30 PM local time, while the bronze medal match begins at 9:00 AM.
Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket format
The women’s competition features eight teams and follows a knockout format.
The teams were divided into two groups:
Group A
- India
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- China
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Malaysia
- Thailand
The women’s competition began on September 17, with the semi-finals followed by the bronze medal match and final.
The women’s gold medal match was scheduled for September 22.
Where is Asian Games 2026 cricket being played?
All cricket matches at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are being played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
The venue features a natural-grass cricket pitch developed specifically to meet the requirements for international competition.
India at Asian Games 2026 cricket
India are defending their men’s and women’s cricket gold medals at Aichi-Nagoya. Both Indian teams won gold at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Indian men’s team is captained by Shreyas Iyer, while Harmanpreet Kaur leads the women’s side.
India’s men’s campaign begins at the quarter-final stage, while the women’s team entered the tournament through the knockout stage.
Asian Games 2026 cricket medals
Cricket will award medals in both the men’s and women’s competitions:
- 🥇 Gold medal
- 🥈 Silver medal
- 🥉 Bronze medal
The men’s bronze medal match and final are both scheduled for October 3, bringing the cricket competition to a close.
How to watch Asian Games 2026 cricket online
Fans can follow the Asian Games cricket action online through the official streaming platforms available in their territory. In India, SonyLIV carries the online coverage, while Sony Sports Network provides television coverage.
For readers using our live-streaming page, the link below can be used to access the available cricket coverage:
Watch Asian Games 2026 cricket live
With the men’s quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches still to come, cricket fans have plenty of action to follow as the Asian Games move toward the October 3 cricket finals.
