The Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi schedule has been confirmed, with the competition set to take place from September 21 to September 26, 2026 at the Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium in Tōkai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Defending champions India will look to retain both the men’s and women’s gold medals as the continent’s top kabaddi nations compete for glory.
The tournament will feature a group stage followed by the semi-finals and medal matches. Here is the complete Asian Games Kabaddi match list, including fixtures, dates, and timings.
Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Tournament Format
The kabaddi competition will be played over six days.
- Dates: September 21 to September 26, 2026
- Venue: Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium, Tōkai, Japan
- Format: Group stage followed by semi finals and finals
Each team will play every opponent in its group once. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, while the losing semi-finalists will both receive bronze medals.
Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Schedule
September 21 (Monday)
Men
- Bangladesh vs South Korea
- Nepal vs Thailand
- Japan vs India
- Pakistan vs Malaysia
- Bangladesh vs Chinese Taipei
Women
- Iran vs Japan
- Sri Lanka vs Thailand
- Bangladesh vs India
September 22 (Tuesday)
Men
- Nepal vs Pakistan
- South Korea vs India
- Thailand vs Malaysia
- Bangladesh vs Japan
- Nepal vs Iran
Women
- Thailand vs Nepal
- Iran vs Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka vs Chinese Taipei
September 23 (Wednesday)
Men
- South Korea vs Chinese Taipei
- Malaysia vs Iran
- Bangladesh vs India
- Thailand vs Pakistan
- Chinese Taipei vs Japan
Women
- Iran vs India
- Japan vs Bangladesh
- Chinese Taipei vs Nepal
September 24 (Thursday)
Men
- Thailand vs Iran
- South Korea vs Japan
- Chinese Taipei vs India
- Nepal vs Malaysia
- Pakistan vs Iran
Women
- Thailand vs Chinese Taipei
- Sri Lanka vs Nepal
- Japan vs India
These fixtures make up the complete Asian Games Kabaddi fixtures for the group stage.
Knockout Stage Schedule
The knockout matches will be played over the final two days of the competition.
Friday, September 25 – Semi-Finals
Women
- Semi-Final 1 – 9:30 AM IST / 1:00 PM JST
- Semi-Final 2 – 9:30 AM IST / 1:00 PM JST
Men
- Semi-Final 1 – 2:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM JST
- Semi-Final 2 – 2:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM JST
Saturday, September 26 – Finals
Women
- Gold Medal Match – 9:30 AM IST / 1:00 PM JST Men
- Gold Medal Match – 2:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM JST
India Aim to Defend Both Titles
The Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi schedule presents a challenging path for defending champions India. The men’s team will begin its campaign against hosts Japan before taking on South Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei during the group stage.
Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team faces Bangladesh, Iran, and Japan in what promises to be a competitive group.
With several exciting rivalries lined up, the Asian Games Kabaddi match list promises six days of high quality action. Fans will be eagerly watching whether India can once again dominate the tournament or if another nation can end its reign. As anticipation builds, the Asian Games Kabaddi fixtures have set the stage for another thrilling edition of kabaddi at the Asian Games.
