The 33rd SEA Games in Thailand will once again shine a spotlight on esports, with four major titles included as official medal events. The tournaments will run from December 13 to 19, 2025, at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, where top national teams will battle for six gold medals across men’s and women’s divisions.
Here is a simple and complete look at all the esports competitions happening at the event.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
MLBB returns for its fourth SEA Games appearance and remains one of the biggest attractions of the esports lineup.
Men’s Tournament
- Teams: 10 national squads
- Format:
- Group Stage (BO2): December 14-16
- Semifinals (BO5)
- Grand Final (BO7) on December 17
This format gives teams plenty of room to earn points and secure a strong playoff spot. Nations like Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia are expected to be top contenders.
Women’s Tournament
- Teams: 9 national teams
- Format: Group Stage and playoffs held from December 15–18
Women’s MLBB has grown rapidly, and the SEA Games continues to support this rising category with its own medal event.
Free Fire
Free Fire will make its SEA Games debut this year and brings the fast, high-pressure battle royale format to the medal table.
- Teams: 12 national squads
- Format:
- Point Rush rounds starting December 17
- Grand Final on December 18
Each day’s performance gives teams headstart points, adding a strategic twist before the last-day showdown. Indonesia and Thailand come in with strong lineups, including well-known players like Wira Gunawan, Adam Ramdani, Joena, and Moshi.
Arena of Valor
AOV continues to be one of Southeast Asia’s strongest mobile esports titles and will feature both men’s and women’s tournaments.
Men’s Event
- Teams: 4
- Dates: December 17–18
- Format: Knockout matches
Women’s Event
- Teams: 4
- Dates: December 15–16
- Format: Knockout bracket
Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are expected to dominate, based on their strong regional performance in past AOV competitions.
EA Sports FC Online
This PC football simulation title brings 1v1 competitive play to the SEA Games esports lineup.
- Teams: 6 participating nations
- Dates: December 13–14
- Format: Single-elimination bracket
Football-loving countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are likely to send experienced players to chase the gold medal.
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