The 15th National Games of China (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国第十五届运动会; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國第十五屆運動會; Portuguese: 15.ª edição dos Jogos Nacionais da República Popular da China), was a multi-sports event held throughout Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau from 9 to 21 November 2025 (though some events took place before the Games started). It was the third time Guangdong had hosted the National Games, after 1987 and 2001, and the first time the two special administrative regions of China; Hong Kong and Macau, have hosted the National Games. It is also the first time in the history of the National Games that it is co-hosted by multiple provinces.
Logo of the 2025 National Games of China | |
| Host city | Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau |
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| Country | China |
| Motto | Play for the Dreams in GBA (simplified Chinese: 激情全运会，活力大湾区; traditional Chinese: 激情全運會，活力大灣區; Portuguese: Jogos Nacionais Emocionantes, Grande Baía Vibrante) |
| Athletes | 14,252 |
| Events | 419 in 34 sports |
| Opening | 9 November 2025 |
| Closing | 21 November 2025 |
| Opened by | CCP General Secretary & President Xi Jinping |
| Closed by | CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning |
| Athlete's Oath | Chen Aisen |
| Judge's Oath | Yuan Xuanyun |
| Coach's Oath | You Junxian |
| Torch lighter | Su Bingtian, Cheung Ka Long, Li Yi |
| Main venue | Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium (opening ceremony) Bao'an Happy Theater (closing ceremony) |
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Bidding process
In June 2021, the General Administration of Sport of China officially issued the notice of bid for the 15th National Games. Previously, Hunan Province launched bid for the 15th National Games in 2018. Guangdong Province also intended to bid for the Games with Hong Kong, Macau and other cities in Guangdong. On 21 August 2021, the office of the State Council issued a letter, which confirmed that Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau to host the 15th National Games.
Venues
Guangdong
16 cities will host in Guangdong, with Guangzhou and Shenzhen hosting 70% of the competitions.
Guangzhou
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium | Opening ceremony | 80,012 | Existing |
| Athletics (track and field) | |||
| Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Natatorium | Aquatics (diving, water polo) | 4,584 | |
| Nansha Gymnasium | Wushu (taolu) | 8,800 | |
| Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium | Women's U16 football | 15,000 | |
| Yuexiushan Stadium | 18,000 | ||
| Tianhe Sports Center Stadium | 54,856 | ||
| Guangzhou University City Sports Center Stadium | 39,346 | ||
| Guangzhou University City Sports Center Rock Climbing Field | Sport climbing | 1,500 | Existing with temporary stands |
| South China Agricultural University Sports Center | Men's U20 volleyball | 8,000 | New |
| Guangzhou Sport Institute Asian Games Basketball Hall | Breaking | 3,223 | Existing |
| Men's U20 volleyball | |||
| Tianhe Sports Center Gymnasium | Men's U18 volleyball | 9,000 | |
| Guangzhou Gymnasium | Gymnastics (trampolining) | 10,000 | |
| Men's U18 volleyball | |||
| Guangdong Shooting Range | Shooting (pistol, rifle) | 800 | |
| Guangzhou Skeet Training Center | Shooting (shotgun) | TBD | |
| Guangdong International Rowing Centre | Rowing | TBD | Existing with temporary stands |
| Canoeing (sprint) | |||
| Guangdong National Canoe Slalom Sports Training Center | Canoeing (slalom) | TBD | |
| Huangcun Sports Training Center | Modern pentathlon | TBD |
Shenzhen
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bao'an Happy Theater | Closing ceremony | 3,000 | Existing |
| Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Stadium | Men's U20 & U18 football | 60,334 | Existing |
| Shenzhen Sports Center Stadium | 45,000 | ||
| Bao'an Stadium | 44,050 | ||
| Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base | 10,000 (central field) | ||
| Shenzhen Dayun Arena | Women's U22 basketball | 18,000 | |
| Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Gymnasium | 12,793 | ||
| Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Natatorium | Aquatics (swimming) | 3,000 | |
| Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Stadium | Athletics (marathon start/finish) | 20,000 | |
| Shenzhen Sports Center Arena | Badminton | 16,000 | Existing, replacement |
| Shenzhen Sports Center Fields | Archery | TBD | Temporary |
| Longhua Cultural and Sports Center | Women's U18 volleyball | 6,478 | Existing |
| Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center | 2,084 | ||
| Bao'an Gymnasium | Boxing | 8,188 | |
| Pingshan Sports Center Gymnasium | Gymnastics (rhythmic) | 4,500 | |
| Guangming International Equestrian Center | Equestrian | 800 | New |
| Guangming District Science Park | Equestrian (cross-country) | TBD | Temporary |
| Hongqiao Park Freestyle BMX Field | Cycling (BMX freestyle) | 780 | Existing with temporary stands |
| Guangming District BMX Racing Field | Cycling (BMX racing) | 500 | |
| Dapeng Jiejiaosha Open Water Swimming Stadium | Aquatics (marathon swimming) | TBD | |
| Shenzhen-Hong Kong Marathon Route | Athletics (marathon) | TBD | Temporary |
Dongguan
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Dongguan Basketball Center | Men's adult basketball | 16,133 | Existing |
| Dongguan Sports Center Gymnasium | 4,000 | ||
| Shilong Middle School Gymnasium | Weightlifting | 2,894 |
Foshan
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lotus Stadium | Women's adult football | 36,686 | Existing |
| Nanhai Sports Center Stadium | 20,000 | ||
| Shunde Desheng Sports Center Stadium | 20,000 | New | |
| Gaoming Sports Centre Stadium | 8,000 | Existing | |
| Shunde Desheng Sports Center Gymnasium | Women's adult basketball | 12,000 | New |
| Nanhai Sports Center Gymnasium | 10,000 | Existing | |
| Shunde Sports Center Gymnasium | 2,672 |
Huizhou
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huizhou Gymnasium | Taekwondo | 6,527 | Existing |
| Huizhou Sports School Skateboard Park | Skateboarding | 480 | Existing with temporary stands |
Jiangmen
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan Gymnasium | Men's adult volleyball | 3,030 | Existing |
| Taishan Xinning Gymnasium | 6,000 | ||
| Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium | Women's U20 volleyball | 8,500 | |
| Quanlin Golden Town | Cycling (mountain biking) | TBD | New |
| Jiangmen Sports Center Natatorium | Aquatics (artistic swimming) | 2,200 | Existing |
Meizhou
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuhua County Olympic Sports Centre Stadium | Men's U16 football | 27,000 | Existing |
| Hengpi Football Town | TBD | ||
| TBD | |||
| TBD |
Qingyuan
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingyuan Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium | Wrestling | 9,000 | Existing |
Shantou
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou University East Campus Sports Centre Gymnasium | Women's handball | 8,000 | Existing |
| Qing'ao Bay, Nan'ao County | Surfing | TBD | Temporary |
Shanwei
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangdong Offshore Project Training Center | Sailing | TBD | Existing with temporary stands |
Yangjiang
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dajiao Bay, Hailing Island | Rowing (coastal) | TBD | Temporary |
Yunfu
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunfu Sports Park Hockey Stadium | Field hockey | TBD | Existing |
| Yunfu Vocational School Hockey Field | TBD |
Zhanjiang
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhanjiang Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium | Wushu (sanda) | 6,286 | Existing |
Zhaoqing
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhaoqing Sports Center Stadium | Women's U18 football | 25,000 | Existing |
| Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Football Field and Training Ground | 350 | ||
| TBD | |||
| Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Gymnasium | Gymnastics (youth artistic) | 8,000 | |
| Zhaoqing Sports Center Gymnasium | Gymnastics (adult artistic) | 3,220 | |
| Sihui Sports Center Gymnasium | Judo | 5,050 |
Zhongshan
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongshan International Baseball and Softball Center | Baseball | 3,000 | Existing |
| Softball | 2,000 | ||
| Shaxi Sports Center Gymnasium | Women's U18 basketball | 2,828 | |
| Zhongshan Gymnasium | 5,000 |
Zhuhai
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hengqin International Tennis Center | Tennis | 5,000 (center court) | Existing |
| Jinwan Highway | Athletics (race walking) | TBD | Temporary |
| Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge | Cycling (men's road race) | TBD |
Hong Kong
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Tak Sports Park Stadium | Rugby sevens | 50,000 | Existing |
| Kai Tak Sports Park Arena | Men's handball | 10,000 | |
| Fencing | |||
| Hong Kong Coliseum | Men's U22 basketball | 12,500 | |
| Hong Kong Velodrome | Cycling (track) | 3,000 | |
| Hong Kong Golf Club | Golf | TBD | Existing with temporary stands |
| Victoria Park | Beach volleyball | TBD | Temporary |
| Central Harbourfront and Victoria Harbour | Triathlon | TBD | |
| Shenzhen-Hong Kong Marathon Route | Athletics (marathon) | TBD | |
| Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge | Cycling (men's road race) | TBD |
Macau
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Palace | 3x3 basketball | TBD | Temporary |
| Studio City | Men's U18 basketball | 5,000 | Existing |
| Tap Seac Multi-sports Pavilion | 4,000 | ||
| Galaxy Arena | Table tennis | 16,000 | |
| Venetian Arena | Women's adult volleyball | 14,000 | |
| Macau East Asian Games Dome | 7,000 | ||
| Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge | Cycling (men's road race) | TBD | Temporary |
Sports
- Aquatics
- Artistic swimming (2)
- Diving (14)
- Marathon swimming (2)
- Swimming (41)
- Water polo (2)
- Archery (6)
- Athletics (49)
- Badminton (9)
- Baseball
- Baseball (1)
- Softball (1)
- Basketball
- Adult basketball (2)
- U22 basketball (2)
- U18 basketball (2)
- 3x3 basketball (2)
- Boxing (13)
- Breaking (2)
- Canoeing
- Slalom (6)
- Sprint (12)
- Cycling
- BMX freestyle (2)
- BMX racing (2)
- Mountain biking (?)
- Road cycling (4)
- Track cycling (14)
- Equestrian
- Dressage (2)
- Eventing (2)
- Jumping (2)
- Fencing (12)
- Field hockey (2)
- Football
- Adult football (1)
- U22 football (1)
- U20 football (1)
- U18 football (2)
- U16 football (1)
- Golf (4)
- Gymnastics
- Artistic (20)
- Rhythmic (2)
- Trampoline (2)
- Handball (2)
- Judo (15)
- Modern pentathlon (2)
- Rowing
- Rowing (16)
- Coastal rowing (3)
- Rugby sevens (2)
- Sailing (10)
- Shooting (22)
- Skateboarding (4)
- Sport climbing (6)
- Surfing (2)
- Table tennis (10)
- Taekwondo (?)
- Tennis (6)
- Triathlon (3)
- Volleyball
- Adult volleyball (2)
- U20 volleyball (2)
- U18 volleyball (2)
- Beach volleyball (2)
- Weightlifting (20)
- Wrestling
- Freestyle (12)
- Greco-Roman (6)
- Wushu
- Taolu (5)
- Sanda (7)
Calendar
The events schedule included events took place from 30 October to 21 November.
- All times and dates use China Standard Time (UTC+8)
| OC | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | 1 | Gold medal events | CC | Closing ceremony |
| October/November 2025 | October | November | Gold medals | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Thu | 31 Fri | 1 Sat | 2 Sun | 3 Mon | 4 Tue | 5 Wed | 6 Thu | 7 Fri | 8 Sat | 9 Sun | 10 Mon | 11 Tue | 12 Wed | 13 Thu | 14 Fri | 15 Sat | 16 Sun | 17 Mon | 18 Tue | 19 Wed | 20 Thu | 21 Fri | ||
| Ceremonies | OC | CC | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Archery | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Artistic swimming | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Athletics | 2 | ● | ● | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 49 | ||||||||||||||
| Badminton | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 5 | 9 | |||||||||
| Baseball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Basketball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | ● | 1 | 1 | ● | 1 | ● | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| 3x3 basketball | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Beach volleyball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Boxing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 13 | ||||||||||
| Breakdancing | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Canoeing (sprint) | ● | 4 | ● | 4 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Canoeing (slalom) | ● | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cycling (BMX) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cycling (road) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cycling (track) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diving | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ● | 2 | 2 | 14 | ||||||||||||||
| Equestrian | 1 | ● | 1 | ● | ● | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
| Fencing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Field hockey | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
| Football | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| Golf | ● | ● | ● | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gymnastics (artistic) | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Gymnastics (rhythmic) | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Handball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Judo | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby sevens | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rowing | ● | ● | ● | 8 | 8 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coastal rowing | ● | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting | ● | 2 | 1 | ● | 2 | 1 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Skateboarding | ● | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Softball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Sport climbing | ● | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Surfing | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Swimming | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 41 | |||||||||||||||
| Table tennis | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
| Tennis | ● | ● | ● | 2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||
| Triathlon | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Volleyball | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | ● | ● | 1 | ● | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Water polo | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Weightlifting | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | |||||||||||||
| Wrestling | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wushu (Sanda) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wushu (Taolu) | ● | ● | ● | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Daily medal events | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 40 | 45 | 1 | Total events |
| Cumulative total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 73 | 110 | 146 | 183 | 224 | 271 | 309 | 350 | 393 | 433 | 478 | 479 | |
| October/November 2025 | October | November | Events | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 Thu | 31 Fri | 1 Sat | 2 Sun | 3 Mon | 4 Tue | 5 Wed | 6 Thu | 7 Fri | 8 Sat | 9 Sun | 10 Mon | 11 Tue | 12 Wes | 13 Thu | 14 Fri | 15 Sat | 16 Sun | 17 Mon | 18 Tue | 19 Wes | 20 Thu | 21 Fri | ||
The following events have took place before 30 October:
| Event | Date | Gold medals |
|---|---|---|
| Women's U16 football | 30 May-10 June | 1 |
| Women's U18 football | 13 June-24 June | 1 |
| Men's U16 football | 4 September-15 September | 1 |
| Men's U18 football | 14 October-25 October | 1 |
| Gymnastics (youth artistic) | 5 September-10 September | 5 |
| Women's Handball | 10 September-19 September | 1 |
| Modern pentathlon | 20 September-27 September | 4 |
| Taekwondo | 26 September-29 September | 8 |
| Men's Water polo | 22 October-27 October | 1 |
| Trampoline | 10 October-12 October | 4 |
| Shooting (pistol) | 12 October-18 October | 16 |
| BMX freestyle | 24 October-25 October | 2 |
| Sailing | 20 October-30 October | 10 |
| Marathon swimming | 5 November-6 November | 2 |
See also
- 2025 National Games for Persons with Disabilities of China
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