2027 SEA Games
Multi-sport event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The 2027 SEA Games (Malay: Sukan Asia Tenggara 2027), officially known as the 34th Southeast Asian Games, or the 34th SEA Games (Malay: Sukan SEA ke-34), and commonly known as Malaysia 2027, is an upcoming international multi-sport event sanctioned by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF). It is scheduled to take place from 18 to 29 September 2027 in Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, Penang, and Johor, Malaysia.[3] This will be the seventh time that Malaysia hosted the Games and its first time since 2017. Previously, it had also hosted the 1965, 1971, 1977, 1989, and 2001 editions of the Games. The games will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Malaysian independence.
| Host city | Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, Penang, and Johor, Malaysia |
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| Nations | 11 (expected) |
| Events | 38 sports |
| Opening | 18 September 2027[1] |
| Closing | 29 September 2027 |
| Opened by | Ibrahim Iskandar (expected) Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Main venue | Sarawak Stadium (opening ceremony)[2] Bukit Jalil National Stadium (closing ceremony) |
Host selection
Per SEA Games traditions, hosting duties are rotated among the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member countries. Each country is assigned a year to host, but may choose to do so or not.[4]
In May 2022, the SEAGF meeting in Vietnam confirmed that Malaysia would host the regional biennial event in 2027.[5] It was reported that the 2027 edition had been earmarked to take place in Brunei only for the country to withdraw its interest.[6]
Development and preparation
The establishment of the Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) was approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 2025 to oversee the staging of the event.[7]
Costs
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh in 2024 stated that the total organisation cost was estimated to be MYR700 million (US$162 million).[8]
Venues
The 2027 Southeast Asian Games will utilise existing venues across four main clusters: Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, Penang, and Johor.[3] Other outlying venues include the National Velodrome in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and the National Sailing Center in Langkawi, Kedah. Initially, Sabah expressed its willingness to co-host the event.[9] However, the state decided to withdraw, citing "a lack of proper facilities" as the main reason for not involving.[10]
| State | Competition Venue | Sports | Capacity |
| Kuala Lumpur | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Jalil National Stadium | Athletics, closing ceremony | 87,411 | |
| Axiata Arena | Badminton | 16,000 | |
| Malaysia National Hockey Stadium | Field hockey | 12,000 | |
| TBC | Netball | ||
| TBC | Volleyball | ||
| TBC | Fencing | ||
| TBC | Karate | ||
| TBC | Pencak silat | ||
| TBC | Rugby sevens | ||
| Empire City Ice Arena | Ice hockey, Ice skating | 600 | |
| Sarawak | Sarawak Stadium | Opening ceremony | 40,000 |
| Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre | Aquatics | 2,070 | |
| TBC | Weightlifting | ||
| TBC | Basketball | ||
| TBC | Bowling | ||
| Sarawak Lawn Bowls Arena | Lawn bowls | ||
| Kuching Civic Centre[11] | Esports | ||
| Stadium Perpaduan | Gymnastics | 4,525 | |
| TBC | Golf | ||
| Borneo Cricket Ground | Cricket | ||
| Sarawak Archery Range | Archery | ||
| Sarawak Shooting Range | Shooting | ||
| TBC | Muaythai | ||
| TBC | Pétanque | ||
| Sarawak Squash Centre | Squash | 200 | |
| TBC | Taekwondo | ||
| TBC | Tennis | ||
| TBC | Wushu | ||
| Penang | TBC | Billiards and snooker | |
| TBC | Floorball | ||
| TBC | Judo | ||
| TBC | Table tennis | ||
| TBC | Sepak takraw | ||
| TBC | Boxing | ||
| Johor | Sultan Ibrahim Stadium | Football | 40,000 |
| Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium | Football | 30,000 | |
| Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium | Football | 15,000 | |
| TBC | TBC | Water skiing | |
| TBC | Equestrian | ||
| Negeri Sembilan | National Velodrome, Nilai | Track cycling, BMX | 2,000 (velodrome) |
| Kedah | National Sailing Centre, Langkawi | Sailing |
Torch relay
The 2027 Southeast Asian Games torch relay is expected to pass through all 12 administrative divisions of Sarawak.[12]
Handover ceremony
As is tradition, the SEAGF flag handover ceremony and artistic performance for the 2027 SEA Games took place during the closing ceremony of the 2025 SEA Games at Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok on 20 December 2025.
First, the SEAGF flag was handed over by Pimol Srivikorn, President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT), then to Chaiyapak Siriwat, Vice President and CEO of Southeast Asian Games Federation and to Tan Sri Norza Zakaria, President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (MOM), and finally to Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari, Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia.[13]
The artistic performance for this segment, titled Ritma Harmoni, which means Rhythm of Harmony in Malay, was presented by Mimifly, Amir Jahari and Marsha Milan.[14]
The Games
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held at Sarawak Stadium on 18 September 2027.
Closing ceremony
The closing ceremony is scheduled to be held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 29 September 2027. The SEAGF flag will be handed over from Malaysia to Singapore, the host of the 2029 Southeast Asian Games.
Participating nations
All 11 members of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) are expected to take part in the Games.
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia (host)
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
Sports
In April 2025, Hannah Yeoh reassured that Olympic events would be prioritised when determining the potential sports to be included in the 2027 Southeast Asian Games program, subject to financial funding.[15] On 5 December 2025, she announced a preliminary list of 38 sports, in accordance with SEAGF's requirement, the suitability of the existing venues, and additional considerations.[16] More sports may be added following negotiations with other SEAGF member nations in the future.[17]
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Broadcasting rights
- Key
* Host nation (Malaysia)
| 2027 SEA Games Broadcasters rights in Southeast Asia | |||||
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| IOC Code | Country | Broadcast network | Television network | Radio network | Digital network |
| BRU |  Brunei |
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| CAM |  Cambodia |
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| INA |  Indonesia |
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| LAO |  Laos |
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| MAS |  Malaysia* |
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| TLS |  Timor-Leste |
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| VIE |  Vietnam |
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Marketing
Logo and mascot
The official logo and mascot design competition for the 2027 Southeast Asian Games was launched in October 2025. The winner will receive MYR8,000 (US$1,950).[18]
See also
- 2027 ASEAN Para Games