Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony: When and where to watch in India

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will draw to a close on Sunday, October 4, bringing 16 days of competition across Japan to an end.

The closing ceremony will be held in Nagoya, with athletes and officials coming together for the final celebrations of the Games. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6pm local time.

For viewers in India, the ceremony will offer a final chance to catch the celebrations as the continental showpiece comes to an end, with details on the venue, timings and live broadcast provided below.

Here is everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony, including when and where it will take place and how to watch it live in India.

India’s women’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony has been confirmed, with shooting star Neeru Dhanda set to carry the Tricolour in Nagoya. Dhanda won two gold medals and a silver during the Games, making her one of India’s standout performers.

Dhanda had already returned to India after winning her third medal, a gold in the trap mixed team event with Kynan Chenai. She will travel back to Nagoya on Saturday morning to lead the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony.

The men’s flag-bearer is yet to be announced, with the Indian contingent expected to confirm the name ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.

The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 4 with broadcast beginning from 2:30 PM (IST) onwards.WHERE IS THE ASIAN GAMES 2026 CLOSING CEREMONY?

The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will be held in Nagoya. WHERE TO WATCH THE ASIAN GAMES 2026 CLOSING CEREMONY IN INDIA?

The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will be broadcasted on the Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi, Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sony Sports Ten 5 channels. It will also be livestreamed on the SonyLIV app.- Ends