The Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, feature esports as a full medal event with 11 titles, up from seven in Hangzhou 2023. This expansion highlights growing recognition of competitive gaming across genres like MOBAs, battle royales, fighters, and racing.
Asian Games 2026: Confirmed Esports Titles
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) approved these disciplines during its February 2025 executive board meeting:
- Competitive Martial Arts (Team): Street Fighter Series, Tekken Series, King of Fighters Series (one medal event)
- Pokémon Unite
- Honor of Kings
- League of Legends (Asian Games Version)
- PUBG Mobile (Asian Games Version, standard Battle Royale mode)
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Identity V (Asian Games Version)
- Naraka: Bladepoint
- Gran Turismo 7
- eFootball Series
- Puyo Puyo Champions
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PUBG Mobile Competition will take place in Battle Royale Mode
Notable changes from 2023 include dropping Dota 2, EA Sports FC, and Arena of Valor, while adding fighters, Honor of Kings, and puzzle games for diversity. PUBG Mobile shifts to standard BR, unlike the 2023 target-shooting variant, aligning with global competitive formats. This lineup spans PC, mobile, and console, promoting inclusivity for Asian nations.
India’s esports scene, strong in PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends, eyes medals, building on 2023’s top-10 finishes. With the Asian Electronic Sports Federation as technical delegate, events ensure fair play.
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