Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast in India

As the excitement builds for the 20th Asian Games, set to dazzle in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 17 to October 4, 2026, sports enthusiasts across India are eager to know how they can follow the action live. With just days to go until the official opening ceremony, all eyes will be on the 45 participating countries and regions competing across 43 exhilarating sports disciplines. India, fresh off a record-breaking performance at the previous edition, is sending a strong 501-member contingent, aiming for an even more memorable showing this year. Asian Games 2026 Cricket Venue: What We Know About Korogi Sports Park.

Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 in India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured the exclusive broadcast and digital rights for the Asian Games 2026 across India and the wider Indian subcontinent, ensuring extensive coverage of this multi-sport spectacle.

Television Telecast:

Fans can tune into the Sony Sports Network to catch the live telecast of the Asian Games 2026. Specifically, coverage will be available across Sony Sports 1 to Sony Sports 5 channels. Additionally, DD Sports will also provide television coverage, accessible via DD Free Dish, making the Games available to a broader audience.

Live Streaming Online:

For those who prefer to stream the action on the go, the SonyLIV app and website will be the official digital destination for live streaming the Asian Games 2026. Digital coverage on SonyLIV is slated to begin as early as September 17, offering early access to events kicking off before the official opening ceremony.

Key Timings for Indian Viewers (IST)

The 20th Asian Games officially commence on September 17, with the opening ceremony scheduled at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium) in Japan,. Given that Japan is 3.5 hours ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST), daily competition on most days is expected to start around 5:30 AM IST and continue until approximately 7:30 PM IST.

However, some events will have even earlier starts due to the time difference:

• Golf: Scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM IST.
• Surfing: Will start at 3:30 AM IST.
• Archery: Action kicks off at 4:30 AM IST.

India's Campaign at Aichi-Nagoya 2026

India's competitive journey at the Asian Games 2026 begins on September 17 with Teqball. The highly anticipated women's cricket team will start its campaign on September 18 against Japan, while the men's cricket team enters directly into the quarter-finals on September 28. The men's and women's hockey tournaments are particularly significant, as they double as qualification events for the LA 2028 Olympics, with the winners securing direct Olympic berths. India Squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer to Lead, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included.

The Indian contingent, comprising 267 men and 234 women athletes, will compete across various disciplines, including athletics, badminton, boxing, shooting, and wrestling, hoping to surpass their impressive medal tally from the previous Games.

With comprehensive coverage available on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV, Indian fans have every opportunity to follow their favorite athletes and cheer for Team India as they strive for glory at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 16, 2026 07:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).