Match Day Preview: Asian Games Volleyball — Men 2026 · 2026-09-29

The Asian Games Volleyball — Men 2026 tournament continues on 29 September 2026 with eight matches scheduled across two venues in Aichi, Japan. From morning fixtures through to an evening highlight, here is the match-day picture.

Hong Kong, China vs Vietnam (08:00, Park Arena Komaki, Aichi, Japan):
Both sides arrive at this fixture on the back of defeats from 27 September. Hong Kong, China pushed Qatar to four sets before falling 3-1, while Vietnam were beaten in straight sets by India, 3-0. The two teams now meet at Park Arena Komaki looking to respond to those opening results.

Kyrgyzstan vs Thailand (08:00, Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, Aichi, Japan):
Kyrgyzstan come into this match after a 3-0 loss to Iran on 27 September. Thailand, meanwhile, went the distance in their opener, edging Indonesia 3-2 in a five-set contest. The two sides meet at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium with contrasting recent experiences behind them.

Philippines vs Chinese Taipei (11:00, Park Arena Komaki, Aichi, Japan):
The Philippines opened their campaign with a 3-0 defeat to South Korea on 27 September. Chinese Taipei, by contrast, took China to five sets before narrowly losing 3-2. The fixture at Park Arena Komaki brings together two teams who began the tournament in very different circumstances.

Uzbekistan vs Kazakhstan (11:00, Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, Aichi, Japan):
Uzbekistan fell 3-0 to Japan in their first match on 27 September, while Kazakhstan were beaten 3-1 by Pakistan. Both teams are seeking a first win of the tournament as they meet at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium.

Qatar vs India (14:00, Park Arena Komaki, Aichi, Japan):
Qatar come into this match on the back of a 3-1 victory over Hong Kong, China on 27 September. India also opened with a win, defeating Vietnam 3-0 in straight sets. The two sides, both victorious in their opening fixtures, meet at Park Arena Komaki.

Iran vs Indonesia (14:00, Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, Aichi, Japan):
Iran began their tournament with a convincing 3-0 win over Kyrgyzstan on 27 September. Indonesia, meanwhile, pushed Thailand to five sets before falling 3-2 in their opener. The two teams meet at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium with different opening results behind them.

South Korea vs China (17:00, Park Arena Komaki, Aichi, Japan):
South Korea opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over the Philippines on 27 September. China were pushed all the way by Chinese Taipei, eventually prevailing 3-2 in a five-set battle. The two sides meet at Park Arena Komaki, both having started the tournament with victories.

Japan vs Pakistan (17:20, Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, Aichi, Japan):
Japan, playing on home soil in Aichi, opened their tournament with a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on 27 September. Pakistan also began with a victory, defeating Kazakhstan 3-1. The highlight match of the day at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium brings together two teams who both won their opening fixtures.