List of 43 sports finalised for 2027 SEA Games in Malaysia

The 2027 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Malaysia have been finalized with 43 sports and 473 events, according to the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the region. The decision was unanimously reached during the third online meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) committee, attended by representatives from across the region.

The final list was agreed upon by all member countries, with no room for additional sports or events due to time constraints and the approaching international sporting calendar.

Countries like Malaysia, through the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) and Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC), played a key role in reaching this decision. The Malaysian authorities considered time constraints and the existing international sporting calendar while finalizing the list. Padel and dancesport, which were previously under consideration, have been officially included in the programme following a review of five sports appeals from July.

Preparations for padel and dancesport have already begun, with padel set to take place in Kuala Lumpur and dancesport in Sarawak. Both sports were not decided at the last minute, but their preparations commenced earlier. Sarawak identified a suitable venue for dancesport, while Kuala Lumpur has prepared for padel. Around six countries have expressed their readiness to compete in padel, surpassing the minimum requirement of four nations for the event's continuation.

The overall venue readiness is also in place. Azmi, referring to the preparations in Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur, mentioned that everything is in the final stages of preparation and ready for technical inspections by their respective sports associations. The confirmed list applies specifically to the 2027 SEA Games, and details of the 2027 Asean Para Games will be announced separately.