Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule
Use the dates below for travel planning and wait for the organizer to publish exact matchups and check the official ticket information.
All session times in this article are in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9), the local time at the venue in Aichi. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so JST applies year-round.
| Date | Round listed | Session times (JST, UTC+9) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | Women’s quarterfinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 18 September 2026 | Women’s quarterfinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 20 September 2026 | Women’s semifinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 22 September 2026 | Women’s final session day | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 24 September 2026 | Men’s session | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 25 September 2026 | Men’s session | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 26 September 2026 | Men’s session | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 28 September 2026 | Men’s quarterfinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 29 September 2026 | Men’s quarterfinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 1 October 2026 | Men’s semifinals | 09:00 and 14:00 |
| 3 October 2026 | Men’s final session day | 09:00 and 14:00 |
Key Dates to Plan Around
The women’s cricket medal run is concentrated between 17 and 22 September 2026, per the official schedule:
- Quarterfinals: 17 and 18 September
- Semifinals: 20 September
- Final session day: 22 September
The men’s tournament runs from 24 September to 3 October 2026, per the official schedule:
- Group sessions: 24, 25 and 26 September
- Quarterfinals: 28 and 29 September
- Semifinals: 1 October
- Final session day: 3 October
- For women’s cricket: plan your Japan arrival before 17 September if you want to follow the tournament from the quarterfinal stage.
- For men’s cricket: target 28 September to 3 October if your priority is the knockout stretch.
- For both finals: keep 22 September and 3 October open until the organizer confirms individual medal-match details.
Venue and Travel Planning
Cricket will be staged as T20 at Korogi Athletic Park, the venue listed for cricket on the official Aichi-Nagoya sports and competition venues page.
International visitors can start by checking flights to Nagoya, then compare accommodation near your match dates through hotels in Nagoya.
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is linked with Nagoya by rail, and Centrair says the fastest Nagoya Railroad service takes 28 minutes using the μ-SKY train.
Before You Book Flights
Re-check the official session schedule before paying for flights or hotels, because the current public timetable confirms rounds and session times but does not yet show teams or match order.
Check Japan’s visa rules before locking in match travel, as Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa requirements vary by nationality and place of residence, and a visa is normally issued within five working days of receipt of the application when there is no particular problem with its content.
- Keep a buffer day: the schedule has rest gaps between several cricket dates, which helps if weather or operational changes affect your preferred session.
- Track flight status: use the Wego flight tracker once your itinerary is booked.
- Watch official channels: use the AINAGOC website for fixture, ticketing and venue-access updates as the Games approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the full Asian Games 2026 cricket fixture list been announced?
No team-by-team cricket fixture list has been published in the organizer’s session schedule yet. The official timetable currently shows dates, rounds and session times (in Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) rather than individual matchups.
When is the women’s cricket final?
The women’s final session day is listed for 22 September 2026. It has 09:00 and 14:00 (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) cricket sessions shown in the official session schedule.
When is the men’s cricket final?
The men’s final session day is listed for 3 October 2026. It has 09:00 and 14:00 (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) cricket sessions shown in the official session schedule.
Sources
- AICHI-NAGOYA ASIAN GAMES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Session Schedule for the 20th Asian Games
- AICHI-NAGOYA ASIAN GAMES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Sports Program/Competition Venues
- AICHI-NAGOYA ASIAN GAMES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Overview of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
- Chubu Centrair International Airport — Train Access
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visa
- 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Official Ticket Information
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