SEA Games Thailand 2025: What’s Happening on 19 and 20 December and the Closing Ceremony

The SEA Games Thailand 2025 are entering their final stretch, with only two days left before the official closing ceremony. After more than a week of intense competition across Thailand, Friday 19 December and Saturday 20 December mark the conclusion of medal events, decisive finals and the handover to the next host nation. For fans, athletes and visitors, this is where the Games reach their emotional and competitive peak.

What’s happening on Friday 19 December

Friday is the final full day of competition at the SEA Games. A wide range of sports are still in action, with many events reaching their medal stages. Combat sports, cycling disciplines, regional favourites and team events are among those concluding as athletes make their last push for podium finishes.

This is also the day when the overall rankings can still change. Several nations are competing closely in the medal count, and late wins may influence final positions. For a live overview of how countries are performing, you can follow the updated standings in our SEA Games 2025 medal table.

What’s on the schedule for Saturday 20 December

Saturday marks the final competition day of the SEA Games Thailand 2025. While most medals will already be decided by the end of Friday, a limited number of remaining finals and concluding matches are expected earlier in the day. These final events often carry extra significance, as they represent the last opportunity for athletes to compete on the SEA Games stage.

By the afternoon, attention will gradually shift away from competition and toward celebration, reflection and ceremony as venues prepare for the official closing event.

Is there still something exciting to expect

Yes. The final days of the SEA Games frequently deliver some of the most memorable moments of the entire tournament. Athletes competing on the last days perform under intense pressure, knowing this is their final chance to earn a medal. Surprise victories, emotional finishes and breakthrough performances are common at this stage.

For spectators, this is also when the atmosphere becomes more celebratory. Rivalries peak, national pride is visible across venues and fans closely follow the final medal race using tools like the live medal standings.

The closing ceremony

The closing ceremony on Saturday 20 December officially brings the SEA Games Thailand 2025 to an end. The ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes from across Southeast Asia, highlights Thailand’s role as host nation and marks the transition to the next edition of the Games.

Cultural performances, music and visual storytelling traditionally form the heart of the closing ceremony. The handover to the next host country symbolises continuity and regional unity, closing this chapter of the SEA Games with both pride and anticipation.

What the final days represent

Beyond medals and rankings, the final days of the SEA Games are about unity, sportsmanship and shared experience. Thailand’s hosting of the 2025 edition has showcased athletic excellence, organisational strength and cultural identity. As the Games conclude, the focus moves from competition to legacy, leaving athletes and fans with moments that will be remembered long after the final ceremony.