Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Schedule
Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Schedule: Complete Fixtures, Groups & Format
The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket schedule covers 24 September to 3 October 2026 in Japan. Ten teams are listed for the T20 competition at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, with preliminary groups leading into the medal rounds.
When and where is the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament?
Play is scheduled to begin on 24 September, followed by the medal matches on 3 October. The programme uses a single venue, Korogi Sports Park near Nagoya. Times shown as JST are in Japan Standard Time; viewers in India should subtract three hours and thirty minutes to obtain IST.
Which teams have qualified?
The ten-team entry list combines host Japan, five directly invited ICC Full Members and four qualifiers from the Singapore competition held in June 2026.
- Host nation: Japan
- ICC Full Members (direct entry): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- 2026 Asian Games Qualifier (Singapore): Hong Kong, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman
Asian Games 2026 cricket format explained
The men's tournament combines a short preliminary phase with seeded entry into the knockout rounds. This gives the group teams a route to face the four leading seeds.
Six teams are divided into two groups of three, using the rankings dated 23 July 2026. The preliminary round-robin is listed for 24–26 September, with two teams from each group moving on.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enter at the quarter-final stage, alongside four group qualifiers. For the separate women's event, visit the Asian Games 2026 Women's Cricket Schedule.
The quarter-finals are listed for 28–29 September and the semi-finals for 1 October. Both medal matches follow on 3 October, with bronze in the morning and gold in the afternoon.
Key dates at a glance
- 24-26 September: Group A & Group B preliminary matches
- 28-29 September: Quarter-finals
- 1 October: Semi-finals
- 3 October: Bronze medal match and gold medal match
Teams to watch
The seeded teams will meet opponents emerging from the preliminary groups. Japan's home fixtures add another point of interest, with the hosts aiming to progress against their group rivals. Check the relevant cricket boards for confirmed squads and captains.
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