Already marking your calendar? Thailand is getting ready to host the 2025 SEA Games, running from 9-20 December 2025, and you’re invited to experience the excitement firsthand! This event is one of the biggest Thailand sports events 2025 will deliver, and no matter if you’re into athletics, beach sports, or cultural side adventures, there’s something here for every fan.
Event Date: 9-20 December 2025
Province: Bangkok, Chonburi, and Singkhla
What Are the SEA Games?
The 2025 SEA Games, officially the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, are a biennial flagship event in regional sports. It’s more than just competition; it’s Southeast Asia’s showcase for unity, pride, and sportsmanship. Eleven countries, including Thailand, come together to compete in a broad variety of sports, from Olympic favorites to unique regional games like sepak takraw. Thailand has hosted the SEA Games six times before, and 2025 will be a grand return after nearly two decades.
Host Cities and Key Venues
This edition of the 2025 SEA Games will span three dynamic locales: Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla. Bangkok, the capital and a travel hub, houses the grand opening ceremony at Sanam Luang and major competitions in venues like Rajamangala Stadium. Over in Chonburi, home to Pattaya, expect beach volleyball, sailing, and sunlit fan zones. Songkhla will pulsate with football and sepak takraw at Tinsulanon Stadium, offering a more relaxed, local vibe.
How to Attend and Gate Tickets
Joining the 2025 SEA Games is surprisingly easy and affordable. Tickets will be available through the official website and at venue box offices, with prices ranging around 200-500 baht per day, depending on the sport. Ensure you secure tickets early for high-demand finales! If tickets sell out, don’t worry—you can still soak in the energy at public viewing zones or local sports bars, where fans gather to cheer together.
What to Do Around the Games
Outside the arenas, each host city invites exploration: In Bangkok, wander through the Grand Palace or sample street food markets between matches. In Chonburi, take a beachfront breather in Pattaya or explore nearby islands. Songkhla tempts with its golden mermaid statue at Samila beach and charming night markets where local culture meets a festive vibe. These side adventures make the 2025 SEA Games not just a sports trip, but a cultural journey.
Your SEA Games Journey Starts Here
In a nutshell, the 2025 SEA Games are your ticket to a unique blend of world-class sport and Thai warmth. Picture yourself cheering from the stands, sampling street food between events, and breathing in both athletic spirit and beach air—all in one trip. So pack light, pack your excitement, and get ready to say “Sawadee SEA Games!” when Thailand welcomes you. Enjoy the games, Thai style – the 2025 SEA Games await!
2025 SEA Games Thailand (9-20 December 2025)
Bangkok
Opening Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |