The 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship officially started today, August 21, 2026, in Tianjin, China. The opening match featured Taiwan (China) facing Iran in Pool A at 9:00 AM. This match marks the beginning of the tournament, which also includes host nation China and Iraq. Taiwan is considered the favorite to secure a strong start.

At 1:00 PM, Thailand will take on Australia in Pool B. Thailand enters the tournament as the defending champion and is expected to have the upper hand against their opponents. This match is particularly significant as Australia faces one of the strongest teams in the region right from the start.

The final match of the day is scheduled for 5:30 PM, featuring Japan against Hong Kong (China) in Pool C. Japan is seen as the top contender in this pool, while Hong Kong faces a challenging debut.

The Vietnam Women's National Volleyball Team will not compete on the opening day but will begin their journey in the championship on August 22. The team is looking to make a strong impression in this prestigious tournament.

Today's Match Schedule for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship:

• 9:00 AM: Taiwan (China) vs. Iran
• 1:00 PM: Thailand vs. Australia
• 5:30 PM: Japan vs. Hong Kong (China)