2027 SEA Plus Youth Games
International youth multi-sport event
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The 2027 Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games (2027 SEA Plus YG) will be the inaugural edition of the SEA Plus Youth Games, a regional multi-sports youth tournament primarily for countries from Southeast Asia and guest nations from outside the region. It will be for athletes 16-years old and below.
| Nations | 20+ (planned) |
|---|---|
| Opening | 2 December 2027 |
| Closing | 14 December 2027 |
The inaugural edition will be hosted by the Philippines from 2 to 14 December 2027.
Background
Conception
Plans for a "SEA Games Plus" were first announced by the Indonesian Olympic Committee president, Raja Sapta Oktohari, on 25 December 2025. He pitched the proposal as an "expanded" SEA Games with the inclusion of countries of Oceania as well as Bhutan (which is where the "plus" in the event comes from). He argued that introducing this would support athletes in bridging the gap between regional and international events, focus on holding more Olympic sports over regional sports, and eliminating the possibility for host nations to tamper with the SEA Games charter to maximise medal hauls. Initially, the first edition was planned to be held in the Philippines in 2028.[1][2]
In March 2026, the Philippines was confirmed to be the inaugural host with the first SEA Plus YG to be held from 2 to 14 December 2027.[3]
Eligibility
The 2027 SEA Plus Youth Games is restricted to athletes 16 years old and younger.[3]
At least for Filipino dual nationals, a Philippine passport would suffice.[4]
The Games
Sports
The sports programme will consist of two compulsory sports, a maximum of twelve Olympic sports, a maximum of five non-Olympic sports, and one traditional sport with up to six medal events.[5]
Participating National Olympic Committees
All eleven National Olympic Committee (NOC) members of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) are eligible to enter the games. Additionally, invitations were extended to NOCs outside of Southeast Asia.[3]
| Participating National Olympic Committees (NOCs) | |
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| Guest NOCs | Other invited NOCs[3] (to be confirmed) |
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