World Wheelchair Rugby

Schedule announced for Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition

Organisers have announced the schedule for the Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition following the completion of the draw for the event. With games taking place at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, from August 25-29th. 

Pool games are due to take place over three days, with four matches scheduled per day. The top four teams are set to feature in the semi-finals on August 28th, the same day as the classification matches which determine places five to eight.

The tournament is due to conclude on August 29th with the bronze and gold medal matches scheduled for 2pm and 6pm JST respectively. A full rundown of the comptition schedule can be found below:

Wed 25 Aug. 11:30 – 15:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Pool Phase Group B, United States vs New Zealand
  • Pool Phase Group A, Australia vs Denmark

Wed 25 Aug. 17:30 – 21:45V – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Pool Phase Group B, Great Britain vs Canada
  • Pool Phase Group A, Japan vs France

Thu 26 Aug. 11:30 – 15:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Pool Phase Group B, Canada vs United States
  • Pool Phase Group A, Japan vs Denmark

Thu 26 Aug. 17:30 – 21:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Mixed – Pool Phase Group A, France vs Australia
  • Mixed – Pool Phase Group B, Great Britain vs New Zealand

Fri 27 Aug. 11:30 – 15:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Pool Phase Group A, Denmark vs France
  • Pool Phase Group A, Australia vs Japan

Fri 27 Aug. 17:30 – 21:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Mixed – Pool Phase Group B, United States vs Great Britain
  • Mixed – Pool Phase Group B, New Zealand vs Canada

Sat 28 Aug. 11:30 – 16:00 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • 7th-8th classification
  • Semifinal

Sat 28 Aug. 17:30 – 21:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Semifinal
  • 5th-6th classification

Sun 29 Aug. 14:00 – 16:00 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Mixed – Bronze Medal

Sun 29 Aug. 18:00 – 20:45 – Yoyogi National Stadium

  • Gold Medal
  • Victory Ceremony

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