Masters Games 2025/26
03 Nov 2025Issued at HKT 11:00
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will hold the Masters Games 2025/26 to encourage members of the public aged 35 or above to join competitions with peers and enjoy the fun of sports. Enrolment for different events will open from mid-October in stages.
Held biennially, the upcoming Masters Games will be held from January to June next year. A total of six competition events will include badminton, distance run, swimming, table tennis, tennis and Tai Chi. Medals will be awarded to the champion, the first runner-up, the second runner-up and the third runner-up of each division for each competition event.
Enrolment dates and the competition schedule are as follows:
| Events | Dates of making e-application | Competition schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Table tennis | October 15 to 21, 2025 | January 10 to February 8, 2026 |
| Distance run | November 15 to 21, 2025 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tai Chi | December 15 to 21, 2025 | March 15 and 22, 2026 |
| Tennis | January 15 to 21, 2026 | April 10 to June 28, 2026 |
| Badminton | January 22 to 28, 2026 | April 25 to May 10, 2026 |
| Swimming | March 12 to 18, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
Interested persons should make e-applications for balloting through SmartPLAY. Any remaining quotas after balloting will be released for fresh applications in the open enrolment period on a first-come, first-served basis. Details are available on the dedicated website www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mg.
The enrolment fees for individual and team events are $20 and $60 respectively. Participants aged 60 or above, full-time students or persons with disabilities are eligible for a 50 per cent concessionary rate. For enquiries, please call 2601 7673.
