Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming: How To Watch In India, TV Channels, Apps And OTT Details

The 20th Asian Games are set to bring together thousands of athletes from across the continent as Aichi-Nagoya in Japan hosts the multi-sport extravaganza from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

However, several competitions begin before the official opening ceremony, including cricket, football and other events.

Around 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and regions are expected to be involved across 43 sports and 469 medal events.

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For Indian sports fans, there will be extensive coverage of the Games, with Sony Pictures Networks India holding the India and subcontinent media rights.

The event will be telecasted across the Sony Sports Network television channels and streamed digitally on Sony LIV.

Asian Games 2026: When Does It Start?

The official Asian Games opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya.

The games officially run until Sunday, October 4, when the closing ceremony will take place. However, sporting action has already started in some disciplines.

Football began on September 14, while cricket gets underway on September 17.

Asian Games 2026 Live Telecast In India

Indian viewers can watch the Asian Games live on the Sony Sports Network. Sony has confirmed that the Games will be available on its television channels throughout the competition.

The Sony Sports Network consists of multiple channels, allowing different sporting events to be covered simultaneously.

Sony's current Asian Games promotional material specifically lists channels including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4 and Sony Sports Ten 5, although the exact channel carrying an individual event can vary according to the day's broadcast schedule.

How To Watch Asian Games 2026 Live In India

For viewers who prefer to watch the Games online, Sony LIV will be the digital streaming platform in India.

Fans can access Sony LIV through its website and mobile application, with the platform offering live sports coverage alongside its wider catalogue.

Sony LIV will be particularly useful during busy sessions when several Indian athletes are competing simultaneously and television coverage is divided across different Sony Sports channels.

India's Asian Games 2026 Schedule: Important Dates

India's campaign begins before the official opening ceremony in several sports. Cricket is one of the major attractions, with both the Indian men's and women's teams defending their Asian Games titles.

Women's Cricket

The Indian women's cricket team begins its campaign against hosts Japan on September 18.

India Women vs Japan Women

Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Aichi

The women's semi-finals are scheduled for September 20, while the bronze-medal match and final will be played on September 22. India's exact subsequent match depends on the results of the knockout bracket.

Men's Cricket

The Indian men's cricket team enters the competition directly at the quarter-final stage.

India Men – Quarter-final

Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Opponent: Runner-up of Group A
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park

The semi-finals are scheduled for October 1, while the men's bronze-medal match and final will take place on October 3.

Other Major Indian Events

Indian athletes will also compete across athletics, badminton, boxing, shooting, hockey, wrestling, archery, kabaddi, shooting, weightlifting and several other disciplines.

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Some of the key competition windows include:

Athletics: September 23–29
Badminton: September 20–29
Archery: September 25–October 3
Boxing: September 22–October 2
Hockey: September 18–October 3
Shooting: September 17–October 3
Wrestling: September 30–October 3
Wushu: September 20–24
Weightlifting: September 23–29

What Time Will Asian Games Events Start In India?

Japan is 3.5 hours ahead of India, meaning an event starting at 9:00 AM in Japan will begin at 5:30 AM IST.

For cricket, the schedule provides a useful guide. The first match of a double-header generally begins at 9:00 AM JST (5:30 AM IST), while the second begins at 2:00 PM JST (10:30 AM IST).

Some men's knockout matches have a 1:30 PM JST start, translating to 10:00 AM IST.