Asian Handball Championship 2026: Full schedule, results, match timings, and live-streaming details
A total of 15 teams are competing in the Asian Men’s Handball Championship 2026.
The Asian Handball Championship 2026 will take place from January 15 to 29. The Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Kuwait will serve as the host to all games of the competition.
A total of 15 teams will participate in the biennial continental event. Qatar, South Korea and Oman constitute Group A, while Bahrain, Iraq, China, and Jordan form Group B.
India are placed in Group C along with hosts, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Japan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Australia constitute Part D.
With a single round-robin format in place, all teams will play once against other teams in their respective group. Then, the top two teams from each group (eight teams) will advance to the main round and will be divided into two groups.
Then, the top two teams from each group of the main round will qualify for the semifinal, set to be played on January 27. The winners of both games will lock horns in the final on January 29.
The tournament will also serve as the qualification pathway for the 2027 World Men’s Handball Championship in Germany. The top four teams will directly qualify for the marquee event.
The last edition in 2024 witnessed Qatar winning their sixth title after beating Japan 30-24 in the final. Meanwhile, South Korea are the most successful team in the Asian Handball Championship with nine titles.
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Where will Asian Handball Championship 2026 be held?
All games will be played at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Sabah Al-Salem, Kuwait.
When will Asian Handball Championship 2026 take place?
The tournament will kick off on January 15 and will run until January 29.
List of Teams in Asian Handball Championship 2026
Group A – Qatar, South Korea, Oman
Group B – Bahrain, Iraq, China, Jordan
Group C – Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India
Group D – Japan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Australia
Where and how to watch Asian Handball Championship 2026 live streaming and telecast in India?
The information regarding the live streaming and telecasting of Asian Handball Championship 2026 in India is not confirmed yet. It will be updated soon.
Asian Handball Championship 2026 full schedule, fixtures, dates and venue details
Preliminary Round
Thursday, 15 January
Hong Kong-China vs UAE, 4:30 PM IST
Australia vs Japan, 6:30 PM IST
India vs Kuwait, 8:30 PM IST
Saudi Arabia vs Iran, 10:30 PM IST
Friday, 16 January
Oman vs Qatar, 4:30 PM IST
Jordan vs Bahrain, 6:30 PM IST
China vs Iraq, 8:30 PM IST
Saturday, 17 January
Australia vs Iran, 4:30 PM IST
India vs UAE, 6:30 PM IST
Hong Kong-China vs Kuwait, 8:30 PM IST
Saudi Arabia vs Japan, 10:30 PM IST
Sunday, 18 January
Jordan vs Iraq, 4:30 PM IST
Korea vs Oman, 6:30 PM IST
China vs Bahrain, 8:30 PM IST
Monday, 19 January
Australia vs Saudi Arabia, 4:30 PM IST
India vs Hong Kong-China, 6:30 PM IST
UAE vs Kuwait, 8:30 PM IST
Iran vs Japan, 10:30 PM IST
Tuesday, 20 January
Jordan vs China, 4:30 PM IST
Iraq vs Bahrain, 6:30 PM IST
Qatar vs Korea, 8:30 PM IST
Final Round
Tuesday, 27 January
Seventh Place game – TBD vs TBD, 2:30 PM IST
Fifth Place game – TBD vs TBD, 4:30 PM IST
1st Semifinal – TBD vs TBD, 6:30 PM IST
2nd Semifinal – TBD vs TBD, 8:30 PM IST
Thursday, 29 January
Third Place game – TBD vs TBD, 4:30 PM IST
Final – TBD vs TBD, 8:30 PM IST
When and where will the Asian Handball Championship 2026 be held?
The tournament will be held from January 15 to January 29, 2026, at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Sabah Al-Salem, Kuwait.
How many teams are participating in the Asian Handball Championship 2026?
A total of 15 teams are competing in the biennial continental tournament.
Which group is India placed in?
India are placed in Group C along with Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong-China.
What is the format of the Asian Handball Championship 2026?
The tournament begins with a single round-robin preliminary round. The top two teams from each group advance to the main round, followed by semifinals on January 27 and the final on January 29.
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