The Japan e-Sports Association ( JESU ) has announced the competition schedules for all e-sports events at the 20th Asian Games (2026, Aichi/Nagoya), which will kick off on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
All eyes are on the 10-day competition to see what dramatic moments will unfold.
Schedule Set for All Esports Events at the “20th Asian Games”! Will Athletes Win Medals at Asia’s Largest Sports Tournament?
【ニュースリリース】
第20回アジア競技大会(2026/愛知・名古屋)
eスポーツ競技スケジュール決定のお知らせhttps://t.co/eEMmNHvttR#アジア競技大会 #愛知名古屋2026— 日本eスポーツ協会(JESU) (@JeSUofficial) June 16, 2026
The competition schedules for all esports disciplines at the “20th Asian Games,” one of Asia’s largest sporting events, have been announced!
At this tournament, featuring 45 countries and regions from across Asia, esports will be held as an official medal event.
Competition Schedule for All Esports Events Announced! 10 Days of Intense Competition
The schedule for each event, to be held at the main esports venue, “Aichi Sky Expo,” is as follows!
| Competition Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Event | Session |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Gran Turismo 7 | Group Stage – Finals |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | eFootball | Semifinals–Final |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | Naraka: Bladepoint | Semifinals–Finals |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | Team Fighting Tournament | Knockout Stage – Semifinals |
| September 26, 2026 (Sat) | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Puyo Puyo eSports | Knockout Stage – Final |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Team Fighting Matches | Final |
| September 27, 2026 (Sun) | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Pokémon Unite | Knockout Stage – Finals |
| September 28, 2026 (Mon) | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM | Honor of Kings | Knockout Stage – Final |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | PUBG Mobile | Final |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Identity V | Knockout Stage – Finals |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Final |
| October 2, 2026 (Fri) | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | League of Legends | Finals |
For more details on the Japanese national team candidates scheduled to compete in this tournament, please visit the JESU special website.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 30, 2026! Come cheer on the teams competing for medals in person!
Information on tickets is available on the official ticket information page!
- Ticket Sales Period: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM–
Why not come watch the intense battles for medals in person?
For the latest updates on the esports events at the “20th Asian Games,” check JESU’s official X ( @JeSUofficial )!
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | (2026, Aichi/Nagoya) |
| Number of Esports Events | 11 disciplines, 13 titles |
| Dates | September 23 (Wed) – October 2 (Fri), 2026 |
| Main Esports Venue | Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Hall), Exhibition Hall D |
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