2026 Asian Games men's volleyball quarterfinal schedule reveals Thai men's team chasing their first-ever medal.
On 30 September 2026, the 2026 Asian Games men's volleyball quarterfinal schedule was announced, outlining the path to the gold medal match after all four group qualifiers were confirmed, including the Thailand men's volleyball team.
Group A
- Japan (Group Champion), Pakistan (Group Runner-up)
Group B
- Iran (Group Champion), Thailand Men's Volleyball Team (Group Runner-up)
Group C
- India (Group Champion), Qatar (Group Runner-up)
Group D
- China (Group Champion), South Korea (Group Runner-up)
Thursday, 1 October 2026 (Thai time)
08:00 India vs. Pakistan
11:00 South Korea vs. Iran
14:00 Thailand vs. China *Live on free TV PPTV HD 36
17:20 Japan vs. Qatar
Thailand's men's volleyball team will chase their first Asian Games medal starting in the quarterfinals against China, the defending runners-up and three-time Asian Games gold medalists.
If Thailand advances to the semifinals (on 2 October), they will face either Japan, ranked 5th in the world and Asia's top team, or Qatar, which placed 4th in three of the last five Asian Games.
If Thailand reaches the gold medal match (on 3 October), they may face Iran, ranked 19th globally and second in Asia, who have won the last three Asian Games golds and beat Thailand 3-0 in the group stage.
If Thailand plays in the bronze medal match (on 3 October), their opponents will likely be South Korea, India, or Pakistan, teams that typically advance deep in Asian continental competitions.
The 2026 Asian Games men's volleyball quarterfinals feature Thailand vs. China on Thursday, 1 October at 14:00 Thai time, live on PPTV HD 36 and the AIS PLAY app.
