The vibes are high in Nagoya, Japan, as the 2026 Asian Games have officially taken over the Aichi Prefecture. If you've been sleeping on this, the event features nearly 20,000 athletes battling it out across 43 different disciplines. We’re talking major main character energy from icons like Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala, Chinese swimming champ Pan Zhanle, and Filipino gymnastics king Carlos Yulo. Also in the mix is the Indian men’s cricket team, who are absolutely crushing it as the title holders of the Twenty20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup. The games started on Sept. 19 and run through Oct. 4, so you’ve still got plenty of time to tune in. If you're specifically waiting for tennis, Alexandra Eala’s tournament runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. ## How to watch If you’re trying to stream the action here in the U.S., Willow TV is your go-to. You can grab it via Sling or Amazon Prime Video for $10, which honestly is a W considering they’ve got hours of live coverage and event replays. Sling currently has a deal on their Desi Binge Plus package, which bundles Willow with a bunch of other streaming services like SonyLIV and Jio Cinema. If you're feeling tech-savvy and want to access international feeds like CCTV5, RTM, or KBS, you can use a VPN to set your location to one of those countries, but Willow is definitely the easiest play for domestic viewers. ## Why it matters These games are a massive deal for regional sports prestige and are bringing together thousands of top-tier athletes right after the summer’s Commonwealth Games. Whether you're here for the cricket or the gymnastics, it's a huge moment for international competition.