[2026 Asian Games] MBC to Live Broadcast Major Matches Including Baseball, Swimming, and Shooting on Day 3

MBC [Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] The intense battles of the South Korean Taeguk Warriors continue! From big matches in baseball and soccer to swimming, fencing, shooting, and gymnastics... The full MBC broadcasting team is deployed! A complete summary of the Day 3 broadcasting schedule!

As the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games heat up, the challenge of the South Korean Taeguk Warriors continues today (22nd), the third day of the competition. MBC is ready to vividly deliver South Korea's major matches, including swimming, shooting, women's basketball, gymnastics, handball, women's volleyball, fencing, and big matches in baseball and men's soccer. Here is the complete summary of South Korea's major match schedules by sport being broadcast live on MBC today (22nd).

#Swimming #10:00 AM #From Kim Woo-min to Lee Eun-ji—South Korea's swimming stars all deployed!

In swimming, leading athletes including Kim Woo-min, the pillar of South Korean swimming, will challenge for the top of Asia. Competitors include Heo Yeon-kyung and Jo Hyeon-ju in the women's 100m freestyle, Kim Min-seok and Kim Min-seop in the men's 400m individual medley, Lee Eun-ji in the women's 200m backstroke, Kim Woo-min and Kim Jun-woo in the men's 1500m freestyle, Han Da-kyung and Kim Chae-yun in the women's 400m freestyle, and South Korea will also compete for medals in the men's 4x100m medley relay. In particular, attention is focused on Kim Woo-min, the star of South Korean middle and long-distance swimming, in the men's 1500m freestyle. Since South Korean swimming recorded its best-ever Asian Games result at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, harvesting 22 medals including 6 gold medals in swimming events alone, attention is on whether they can continue the medal march in this competition. MBC will deliver the race of the Taeguk Warriors cutting through the water with the chemistry of caster Seong Seung-heon and commentator Park Chan-i.

#Shooting #11:55 AM #10m Air Rifle Mixed Team_Ban Hyo-jin and Park Ha-jun's golden aim!

In shooting, Ban Hyo-jin and Park Ha-jun will team up to challenge for medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team final. The two athletes have already stood on the podium once, winning bronze medals in the previously held 10m air rifle individual and team events. In particular, Park Ha-jun contributed to South Korea's bronze medal by showing strong late-game strength in the men's team event, and Ban Hyo-jin also won a bronze medal in the women's individual event. As the two athletes, who won medals in both individual and team events, team up again in the mixed team event, interest is gathering on whether South Korean shooting can secure additional medals. MBC will live broadcast the match from 11:55 AM with caster Eom Ju-won and Olympic medalist Kim Jong-hyeon as the commentator.

#Table Tennis #12:30 PM #Men's Team 1st Round South Korea vs. India

In table tennis, Jang Woo-jin, Lim Jong-hoon, An Jae-hyun, Oh Jun Sung, and Park Kyu-hyun will engage in a one-round battle against India in the men's team event. The South Korean national team, which has become even younger and more dynamic, aims to seize the initiative with powerful attacks and tenacious defensive abilities. While South Korea is a step ahead in terms of strength, a key point to watch is whether they can secure victory through game management that conserves stamina for future match schedules. MBC plans to broadcast from 12:30 PM with caster Jeong Yeong-han and South Korean 'table tennis legend' commentator Yoo Nam-kyu, providing an even more thrilling and clear commentary from the scene in Nagoya.

#Women's Basketball #4:00 PM #Group C Preliminary South Korea vs. Chinese Taipei #Intense battle for 1st in the group

In women's basketball, South Korea faces Chinese Taipei in the last match of the Group C preliminaries. South Korea, which has been considered a strong medal contender in every competition, is in better momentum than ever, having already crushed Malaysia and Mongolia to secure two consecutive wins. Additionally, as the men's basketball team won a gold medal for the first time in 12 years, attention is focused on whether the women's basketball team can smoothly grab a ticket to the quarterfinals with an undefeated record in the group stage. MBC will broadcast the match between South Korea and Chinese Taipei from 4:00 PM with caster Ko Kang Yong and commentator Kim Yeon-ju.

#Women's Volleyball #4:00 PM #Bronze Medal Match_South Korea vs. Thailand #The final battle for a medal after 8 years

In women's volleyball, South Korea faces Thailand in the bronze medal match. Expectations are high to see if the South Korean national team, challenging for a medal for the first time in 8 years since the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Games, can climb onto the Asian Games podium. MBC will broadcast the final battle of the South Korean women's volleyball national team, where no concessions will be made, from 4:00 PM with caster Jeong Byeong-mun and commentator Jang So-yeon.

#Fencing #5:20 PM #Men's Foil_Women's Épée Individual #South Korea's challenge for a golden thrust

In fencing, Lee Gwang-hyeon, Yoon Jeong-hyeon, Im Cheol-woo, and Kim Tae-hwan will compete in the men's foil individual, while Song Se-ra, Im Tae-hui, Lee Hye-in, and Yang Seung-hye will challenge for medals in the women's épée individual. In particular, Song Se-ra in women's épée is a true ace who has consistently won medals on the international stage, including the World Championships and the previous Hangzhou Games, and she will challenge for the top once again with precise thrusts and speed. The men's foil also aims for the top of Asia with a lineup that harmonizes new and old talent. MBC will begin broadcasting from 5:20 PM with fresh and thrilling commentary from caster Jeong Byeong-mun and Olympic gold medalist commentator Yun Ji-su.

#Gymnastics #5:30 PM #Women's Individual All-Around #Yeo Seo-jeong, challenging new history for South Korean women's gymnastics!

In the women's individual all-around gymnastics final, Yeo Seo-jeong, Lee Yun-seo, Shin Sol-yi, Hwang Seo-hyeon, and Im Su-min will compete for the title of Asia's best all-rounder. Led by Yeo Seo-jeong, the star of South Korean women's gymnastics, Lee Yun-seo and Shin Sol-yi, who boast perfect performance skills, aim for medals not only in the team event but also in the individual all-around. In particular, a key point to watch is what kind of perfect performances the South Korean athletes, who boast the highest level in Asia in terms of technical difficulty and perfection, will display in major events such as the vault and uneven bars. MBC will deliver the essence of gymnastics from 5:30 PM with the chemistry of caster Seo In and commentator 'God of Vault' Yang Hak-seon.

#Handball #5:30 PM #Men's Group B Preliminary South Korea vs. Iran

At 5:30 PM, the Men's Handball Group B preliminary match between South Korea and Iran will take place. In their first match against Kuwait, South Korea secured a victory after a fierce battle. As they participate in this tournament with the goal of reclaiming the top spot for the first time in 16 years, attention is focused on whether they can defeat the Middle Eastern powerhouse Iran and maintain their momentum with a second consecutive win in the group stage. MBC caster Kim Min-ho and commentator Yoon Hyun-kyung will lead the broadcast.

#Baseball #6:30 PM #Group B Preliminary South Korea vs Hong Kong #Continuing the momentum from the first match victory!

At 6:30 PM, South Korea will face Hong Kong in the second match of the Group B preliminaries. South Korea announced a pleasant start by achieving a complete 5-0 victory against Chinese Taipei in their first match. In particular, Kwak Been delivered an overwhelming performance with 6 innings, 10 strikeouts, and zero runs, and the batting lineup also exploded, resulting in a perfect victory against Chinese Taipei. As South Korea, which has won four consecutive times at the Asian Games, challenges for a fifth consecutive title in this tournament, attention is focused on whether they can continue their upward trend against Hong Kong and move one step closer to advancing to the Super Round. MBC will deliver the heat of the scene directly from Nagoya with caster Kim Na-jin and commentators Jung Min-chul and Oh Seung-hwan.

#Men's Football #6:40 PM #Group D 2nd Match South Korea vs Saudi Arabia #The second gateway toward the 4th consecutive title!

The highlight of the third day of the tournament is the Men's Football Group D preliminary second match, the showdown against Saudi Arabia. Having gained momentum with a victory in the first match, South Korea is determined to defeat Saudi Arabia and decide the first place in the group early. Interest is gathering on whether Lee Min-sung's team, challenging for a fourth consecutive gold medal in this tournament, can overcome Saudi Arabia and prepare for the quarterfinals from a favorable position. MBC will live broadcast the match from Nagoya starting from 6:40 PM with caster Kim Sung-joo and commentators Ahn Jung-hwan and Seo Hyung-wook.

Today's MBC [Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Broadcast # September 22 (Tuesday) <Day 3 of the Tournament>

Swimming <Caster/Commentator: Seong Seung-heon/Park Chan-i> 10:00 AM Event Preliminaries ~ Finals Women: 100m Freestyle, 200m Backstroke, 400m Freestyle Men: 400m Individual Medley, 4x100m Medley Relay, 1500m Freestyle

Shooting <Caster/Commentator: Eom Ju-won/Kim Jong-hyeon> 11:55 AM 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final (Ban Hyo-jin, Park Ha-jun)

Table Tennis <Caster/Commentator: Jeong Yeong-han/Yoo Nam-kyu> * Local Live Broadcast 12:30 PM Men's Team 1st Round (South Korea : India)

Basketball <Caster/Commentator: Ko Kang Yong/Kim Yeon-ju> 4:00 PM Women's Preliminaries (South Korea : Chinese Taipei)

Volleyball <Caster/Commentator: Jeong Byeong-mun/Jang So-yeon> 4:00 PM Women's Bronze Medal Match (South Korea : Thailand)

Fencing <Caster/Commentator: Jeong Byeong-mun/Yun Ji-su> 5:20 PM Semifinals ? Finals Women's Épée Individual, Men's Foil Individual

Gymnastics <Caster/Commentator: Seo In/Yang Hak-seon> 5:30 PM Women's Individual All-around Final (Yeo Seo-jeong, Lee Yun-seo, Shin Sol-yi, Hwang Seo-hyeon, Im Su-min)

Handball <Caster/Commentator: Kim Min-ho/Yoon Hyun-kyung> 5:30 PM Men's Preliminaries (South Korea : Iran)

Baseball <Caster/Commentator: Kim Na-jin/Jung Min-chul, Oh Seung-hwan> * Local Live Broadcast 6:30 PM Preliminaries (South Korea : Hong Kong)

Football <Caster/Commentator: Kim Sung-joo/Ahn Jung-hwan, Seo Hyung-wook> * Local Live Broadcast 6:40 PM Men's Preliminaries (South Korea : Saudi Arabia)

* Broadcast schedule is subject to change depending on match situations and results.

◆ At a Glance

· Issuing Organization : MBC

· Category : Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

· Distribution : September 22, 08:30

Source : MBC Press Release

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