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Esports at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games brought together athletes from across the continent for 11 medal events spanning 13 game titles. Over the course of the competition, players tested their skills in football simulation, racing, puzzle games, fighting games, battle royale and team-based multiplayer titles.

People's Republic of China topped the final esports medal table with three gold medals. Japan and the Republic of Korea each won two, while Malaysia, Thailand, Islamic Republic of Iran and Myanmar also celebrated gold. The results reflected the range of the programme, with medals decided both in individual competition and in events where national teams competed together.

The host nation, Japan, delivered several standout moments. Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira won Malaysia’s first Asian Games esports gold in Gran Turismo 7, while Japan’s Yuki Kurihara captured Puyo Puyo Champions gold at just 11 years old. Republic of Korea closed the programme with a 3–0 League of Legends final win over Chinese Taipei, securing its second consecutive Asian Games title in the game. 

There were landmark results beyond the gold-medal matches. Islamic Republic of Iran won eFootball, defeating Malaysia in the final, and Thailand claimed PUBG Mobile gold with 128 points across 12 matches. Myanmar took the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang title, while People's Republic of China won Honor of Kings, Identity V and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. In the fighting-games team event, Republic of Korea prevailed across a format featuring Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters XV. 

The range of competition was part of what made this esports programme memorable. Gran Turismo 7 demanded pace and precision; Puyo Puyo rewarded quick pattern recognition; and the MOBAs asked teams to coordinate across a map and adapt to their opponents. Identity V brought a different dynamic altogether, pitting one hunter against four survivors.

Together, the results showcased esports as a diverse and increasingly prominent part of the Asian Games. Congratulations to every athlete, team and delegation who competed in Aichi–Nagoya.