Gilas Pilipinas opens its Asian Games 2026 men’s basketball title defense against Bahrain on Sept. 11 in Nagoya, Japan.
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Coach Tim Cone will bring a substantially different, predominantly PBA-based team to the Asian Games as the Philippines attempts to retain the gold medal it won in Hangzhou three years ago.
Here is what to know about the Gilas Pilipinas Asian Games roster, complete schedule, Justin Brownlee’s status, Kai Sotto’s absence and the Philippines’ path through the tournament.
When is the Asian Games 2026?
The 20th Asian Games will officially run from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026, in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.
Some competitions will begin before the opening ceremony. The Asian Games men’s basketball tournament starts on Sept. 10 and ends with the gold-medal game on Sept. 20.
Where will Asian Games basketball be played?
The 5-on-5 basketball competition will be held at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya. The arena has a maximum seating capacity of about 17,000.
What is the Gilas Pilipinas Asian Games 2026 schedule?
Gilas Pilipinas is in Group C with China, Bahrain and Kazakhstan.
Japan is one hour ahead of the Philippines. The schedule below has been converted from Japan time to Philippine time.