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The 2018 Asian Games, officially known as the 18th Asian Games and also known as Jakarta Palembang 2018, is a pan-Asian multi-sport event scheduled to be held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.

Football event is held from 14 August to 1 September 2018 in Indonesia. In addition to the host city, Palembang, matches will be played in Bekasi, Cibinong, Cikarang, and Soreang. The former world's largest stadium, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta will not host the football events. The stadium will host the cerimonies and the Athletics.

All the top 20 nations sent their national football teams to the Asian Games excluding India. A total of 25 men's team and 11 women's team will compete at the Asian Games. Several nations also refused to participate most notably including Tajikistan, Maldives, Yemen and Lebanon, the two latters will participate in 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Competition schedule
All times are local Indonesia Western Standard Time (UTC+7).

Men's venues
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Women's venues
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Men's tournament

 * Main article: 2018 Asian Games – Men's tournament.

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