Philippines status for Aichi–Nagoya 2026
The 20th Asian Games run from 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. The official programme currently lists 43 sports, 71 disciplines, 469 events and 53 competition venues.
Several Philippine team entries are visible in the official draw, giving fans confirmed group opponents before final athlete lists are complete. This page will not turn a federation pool, professional club roster or social-media shortlist into a final Team Philippines entry.
Japan to Philippine Time
| Japan time (JST) | Philippine time (PHT) |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
Japan is one hour ahead of the Philippines. The conversion is simple, but the individual match or session time must appear on the official schedule before a PHT time is labelled confirmed.
Confirmed Philippine team draws
| Sport | Pool | Confirmed opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s football | Group C | Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Kuwait |
| Women’s football | Group G | China, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, China |
| Men’s volleyball | Group D | Korea, China, Chinese Taipei |
| Women’s volleyball | Group B | China, Kazakhstan |
| Men’s rugby sevens | Group C | Sri Lanka, UAE, Singapore |
| Women’s sepak takraw double | Group B | Korea, India, Japan |
| Women’s sepak takraw quadrant | Group A | Vietnam, Thailand, India |
The men’s sepak takraw team regu draw places the Philippines with Malaysia, India and Japan, while the men’s regu draw includes Thailand and Japan. These entries establish the team event and pool, not the named lineup.
Philippine storylines to build responsibly
Football teams have clear group paths
The men share Group C with Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Kuwait. The women face China, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong, China. Qualification rules and match times should be added only when the official competition pages publish them.
Volleyball returns a strong search lane
The Philippine women draw China and Kazakhstan, while the men face Korea, China and Chinese Taipei. Final rosters, venues and session times remain open fields.
Medal names need entry-list proof
Philippine fans will naturally follow athletics, boxing, gymnastics, weightlifting and basketball. Past medal status or current world ranking does not by itself confirm an athlete’s Aichi–Nagoya entry.
Mobile Legends and the 11-title esports programme
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is officially one of 11 esports medal titles, alongside Honor of Kings, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version, Pokémon Unite and six more titles. That gives the Philippines a legitimate MLBB search and editorial angle.
What is not yet safe to publish is a final national MLBB lineup without a Philippine Olympic Committee, federation, selector or official Games entry source. Professional club achievements can provide context after selection, not substitute for it.
Hangzhou 2023 baseline
The Philippines won four gold, two silver and twelve bronze medals for a total of 18, finishing 17th in the OCA medal table. The 2026 programme and athlete availability differ, so this is context rather than a medal forecast.
Next official checks
- Final Team Philippines delegation and sport-by-sport entries.
- Football, volleyball, rugby and sepak takraw match times.
- Individual draws and seeds.
- Official MLBB and other esports selection.
- Philippine broadcaster and streaming announcement.
- Withdrawals and replacements.
More Philippine sports coverage
Continue with the Philippines sports hub, US Open 2026 Philippines guide and Gilas World Cup qualifiers tracker.
FAQ
When are the 2026 Asian Games?
19 September to 4 October 2026.
What time is Japan in the Philippines?
Japan is one hour ahead of Philippine Time.
What group are the Philippine men in?
Men's football Group C with Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Kuwait.
What group are the Philippine women in?
Women's football Group G with China, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong, China.
Is the Philippines in volleyball?
Yes, in the confirmed men's and women's pool draws.
Is MLBB an Asian Games event?
Yes, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of 11 announced esports titles.
Is the MLBB Philippines roster confirmed?
Not by the official Games entry source used for this update.
Is the full Team Philippines roster final?
No. Final entries should be checked sport by sport.
Where can fans watch in the Philippines?
The official Philippine rights holder remains TBC for this update.
How many medals did the Philippines win in 2023?
Eighteen: four gold, two silver and twelve bronze.
Official sources
- Aichi-Nagoya 2026 official site
- Official sports and competition programme
- OCA team-sports draw, 23 July 2026
- OCA programme update
- OCA esports titles announcement
- OCA Hangzhou 2023 medal table
Last verified 7 August 2026. Schedule, roster and broadcast fields change only after primary-source confirmation.
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