The Philippines is sending its biggest Asian Games contingent in more than three decades, with more than 450 athletes set to compete across 38 sports as the 20th Asiad unfolds in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
'With several of the country's world-class athletes arriving in strong form, expectations are high for Team Philippines to improve on its medal haul from the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where Filipino athletes won four gold medals, two silver and 12 bronze.
From the opening events to the final podium ceremonies, ESPN will track Team Philippines' campaign in Japan with a rolling schedule and results tracker, featuring the latest results, medalists and key developments as they happen.
We will update this story daily so you can follow along as Filipino athletes look to add to the country's haul of 428 Asian Games medals.
(NB: The schedule below is subject to daily change.)
Team Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya
Sept. 16
Women's Volleyball: Philippines vs. China (preliminary round)
Alas Pilipinas Women opened its 2026 Asian Games campaign with a straight-sets loss to defending champion China, 18-25, 22-25, 8-25, in Pool B at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium.
Modern Pentathlon (Men's Individual - Fencing Seeding): Joseph Anthony Godbout, Gilbert Andrino, Michael Ver Anton Comaling, Samuel German
Samuel German posted the Philippines' best finish in the men's division, taking fifth with a 24-11 record. Joseph Anthony Godbout was 18th at 19-16, Michael Ver Anton Comaling finished 20th at 18-17, and Gilbert Andrino placed 22nd at 17-18.
Modern Pentathlon (Women's Individual - Fencing Seeding): Shyra Mae Aranzado, Juliana Shane Sevilla, Princess Honey Arbilon
Princess Honey Arbilon led the Philippines in the women's individual fencing seeding round of modern pentathlon, placing seventh with 22 victories and ten defeats.
Shyra Mae Aranzado finished 18th at 16-16, while Juliana Shane Sevilla placed 19th with a 15-17 record.
Sept. 15
Men's Football: Philippines vs. Uzbekistan (Group C)
Philippines' first appearance in the Asian Games men's football tournament -- since it became an age-group event -- saw them fall 5-1 to powerhouses Uzbekistan at Nagoya City Minato Soccer Field. Josh Meriño scored Philippines' lone goal in the 63rd minute, but the Filipinos endured a numerical deficit for much of the second half after Gavin Muens was sent off three minutes following the restart. Philippines will next face Vietnam on Friday at the same venue.
Sept. 14
5x5 Men's Basketball: China vs. Philippines (Group C)
Gilas Pilipinas' campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya came to an end with a disappointing 105-61 defeat at Aichi International Arena, ending the Philippines' bid to defend its gold medal. The Filipinos needed to avoid a loss by more than 37 points to secure a quarterfinal berth. However, the 44-point setback left them with a minus-17 point differential, worse than Jordan's minus-5 and Saudi Arabia's minus-11. The result eliminated the Philippines from contention for one of the two best third-place spots across the three groups.
Women's Football: Philippines vs. Uzbekistan (Group G)
Natalie Collins' late equalizer rescued a point for the Filipinas, who opened their 20th Asian Games women's football campaign with a 1-1 draw at Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium. Mehribon Egamberdieva put Uzbekistan ahead in the 81st minute, but Collins came off the bench to level the score in the 89th minute.
Sept. 12
5x5 Men's Basketball: Kazakhstan vs. Philippines (Group C)
Gilas Pilipinas overwhelmed Kazakhstan, 109-78, at Aichi International Arena as Robert Bolick snapped out of his shooting slump and Jerrick Ahanmisi caught fire from deep in the fourth quarter. The NLEX Road Warriors guard scored 13 of his 20 points in the second quarter, while Ahanmisi, San Miguel's newest acquisition, drilled five triples in the final period to finish with 22 points on 7-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc.
Sept. 11
5x5 Men's Basketball: Philippines vs. Bahrain (Group C)
Gilas Pilipinas started its gold medal defense on a low note, stumbling against the Jakarr Sampson and Elijah Thomas-led Bahrain, 89-85, in Aichi International Arena. Former NBA player Sampson led Bahrain with 24 points and eight assists on 53% shooting from the field, while the bruising big Thomas also added 20 points. Calvin Oftana led the cause for the Philippines with 31 points on 6-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc.
Schedule of Events
Sept. 17
Women's Football: Hong Kong vs. Philippines (Group G)
5x5 Women's Basketball: Philippines vs. Kazakhstan (Group B)
Women's Volleyball: Philippines vs. Kazakhstan (preliminary round)
Sept. 18
Men's Football: Philippines vs. Vietnam (Group C)
Sept. 19
Opening Ceremony (Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya)
Sept. 20
5x5 Women's Basketball: Philippines vs. Hong Kong (Group B)
Sept. 21
Women's Football: China vs. Philippines (Group G)
Sept. 22
Men's Football: Philippines vs. Kuwait (Group C)
5x5 Women's Basketball: Japan vs. Philippines (Group B)
Sept. 27
5x5 Women's Basketball: Philippines vs. Kazakhstan (Group B)
Men's Volleyball: Philippines vs. South Korea (Group D)
Sept. 28
Men's Volleyball: Philippines vs. China (Group D)
Sept. 29
5x5 Women's Basketball: Philippines vs. Hong Kong (Group B)
Men's Volleyball: Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei (Group D)
Oct. 1
5x5 Women's Basketball: Philippines vs. Japan (Group B)
Oct. 4
Closing Ceremony (Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya)
How to watch the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in the Philippines
Cignal TV is the official broadcaster in the Philippines, delivering extensive live coverage across free-to-air, pay TV, and digital streaming platforms. Fans can watch the basketball, football and volleyball tournaments for free on One Sports, while One Sports+ (Cignal TV Ch. 261 HD / Ch. 91 SD) offers uninterrupted, premium match windows. For mobile and on-demand viewing, the games are streamed in full HD via the Pilipinas Live app and the Cignal Play app. The host broadcaster is providing a live international signal for 28 different sports, ensuring that Filipino fans can follow all the action and cheer on their national teams throughout the entire tournament.