The Philippines will host the Asian Sepaktakraw (ASTAF) Championship 2026 after the conclusion of a series of meetings in Thailand last month, the Philippines Sepaktakraw Association Inc (PASTAI) announced on Thursday.

The event will take place in November.

Under the agreement, ASTAF officially authorizes PASTAI to host the tournament in full compliance with the ISTAF 2023–2025 Tournament Hosting Requirements, including adherence to international technical standards, competition formats and governance protocols.

The championship will be officiated by International Technical Officials (ITOs) and match officials appointed by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF).

The agreement also outlines the host association’s responsibilities covering local event delivery, venue preparation, logistics, security, athlete services, media facilities, transportation, accommodation, tournament promotion and technical operations.

Marketing, commercial, and broadcasting rights for the championship remain vested with ISTAF, reinforcing the event’s international positioning and ensuring global visibility for one of Asia’s premier youths Sepaktakraw competitions.

The hosting of the ASTAF U-19 Asian Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 marks a significant milestone for Philippine Sepaktakraw, strengthening the country’s role in regional sports development and youth high-performance pathways.

The championship is expected to bring together Asia’s top under-19 athletes, officials, and stakeholders, while contributing to sports tourism, regional cooperation, and grassroots-to-elite athlete development in the Philippines.

The event further reflects ASTAF’s confidence in PASTAI’s organizational capacity and the Philippines’ readiness to deliver a world-class international sporting event aligned with global standards.