The Men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament will be available live in India as part of the wider Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games coverage. Sony Sports Network will provide the television broadcast, while Sony LIV will offer live streaming for viewers in India.
The men’s cricket competition will be played from September 24 to October 3, 2026, at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Ten teams will compete in the T20 format, with six teams playing in the preliminary stage before the tournament moves into the quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches.
How to Watch Men’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket in India
Fans in India can follow the men’s cricket tournament through Sony’s television and digital platforms.
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
| Tournament | Men’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket |
| Dates | September 24 – October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Format | T20 |
| Number of Teams | 10 |
The exact Sony Sports Network channel carrying individual cricket matches may vary because multiple Asian Games events will take place simultaneously.
Fans should check Sony’s official sports schedule and Sony LIV closer to each matchday for the final channel allocation. Recent match listings also identify Sony Sports and Sony LIV as the broadcast and streaming destinations for the men’s cricket competition.
Where to Watch Men’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Live?
The men’s cricket matches will be available through the following platforms in India:
- Sony Sports Network – Television broadcast
- Sony LIV – Live streaming
The Sony coverage is expected to include the complete men’s cricket competition, from the preliminary-stage matches through to the bronze medal match and gold medal final.
Men’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule and Match Timings
The men’s tournament begins with the preliminary stage from September 24 to 26. The quarter-finals will be played on September 28 and 29, followed by the semi-finals on October 1 and the medal matches on October 3.
| Date | Match | Round | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Japan vs Afghanistan | Group A | September 24 |
| September 24 | Malaysia vs Hong Kong China | Group B | September 24 |
| September 25 | Nepal vs Afghanistan | Group A | September 25 |
| September 25 | Oman vs Hong Kong China | Group B | September 25 |
| September 26 | Nepal vs Japan | Group A | September 26 |
| September 26 | Oman vs Malaysia | Group B | September 26 |
| September 28 | Quarter-final 1 | Quarter-final | September 28 |
| September 28 | Quarter-final 2 | Quarter-final | September 28 |
| September 29 | Quarter-final 3 | Quarter-final | September 29 |
| September 29 | Quarter-final 4 | Quarter-final | September 29 |
| October 1 | Semi-final 1 | Semi-final | October 1 |
| October 1 | Semi-final 2 | Semi-final | October 1 |
| October 3 | Bronze-medal match | Medal match | October 3 |
| October 3 | Gold-medal match / Final | Medal match | October 3 |
(Note: The official schedule lists the second session of these matchdays at 13:30 JST, which converts to 10:00 AM IST. The earlier sessions begin at 9:00 AM JST, or 5:30 AM IST.)
How to Watch on Sony LIV
Fans who prefer to watch online can follow the men’s cricket tournament on Sony LIV as part of the platform’s Asian Games 2026 coverage.
Viewers should check the Sony LIV sports section closer to September 24 for the final match listings, streaming availability and live coverage details.
Men’s Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming: What You Need to Know
The Men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament will feature 10 teams competing for the gold medal in a T20 competition in Japan. The preliminary stage begins on September 24, while India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh enter the competition at the quarter-final stage.
For viewers in India, Sony Sports Network will be the television destination, while Sony LIV will provide live streaming. The tournament concludes on October 3 with the bronze medal match followed by the gold medal final, making Sony’s platforms the key destinations for following every stage of the men’s cricket competition.
