Over 30% of Tickets Sold for Hong Kong-Hosted Events at 15th National Games

With the 15th National Games set to open on November 9, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui reported that more than 30 percent of tickets for Hong Kong’s eight competition events have been sold, anticipating around 100,000 spectators overall.

Speaking on a television program on November 2, Law said public enthusiasm is expected to grow as the Games near. Finals tickets are already sold out, while the remaining 70 percent—mostly preliminary rounds—will see invitations extended to schools and sports organizations. She noted that sales are in line with previous National Games, easing concerns over attendance.

Tickets went on sale in late August through the official website. As of 5 p.m. on November 2, fencing events on November 15 (women’s epee and men’s sabre individual) and November 16 (men’s foil and women’s sabre) had all price tiers sold out, with the latter featuring two-time Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long. Additional fencing sellouts include HK$300 tickets for November 19 team events and HK$100 for November 20. Tickets remain available for November 17 and 18. Beach volleyball on November 2 was fully sold out, with partial weekend shortages on November 8 (Saturday afternoon) and November 15–16. Weekend finals in under-22 basketball and track cycling also have limited tiers unavailable, alongside some weekday finals such as November 17 cycling and November 20 basketball. Triathlon, rugby sevens, and golf still have tickets widely available.

Law attributed slower weekday uptake to work and school commitments, with decisions often made last-minute.

Following a local Chikungunya case, mosquito control has been strengthened at outdoor venues with ongoing monitoring. Most events are indoors, and attendees are advised to wear long sleeves amid cooler weather.

The December 7 Legislative Council election will be promoted through “Ballot Box Family” mascots and voting reminders during breaks. For fencing infrastructure, a site in the Northern Metropolis is earmarked for new facilities, with funding sought this term. A Kai Tak Sports Park test event drew praise, and the Hong Kong Sports Institute will expand fencing space short-term. Kai Tak Sports Park is already reviewing 2027 bookings, with discussions underway for major football matches in summer 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup; recent tennis events highlight its versatility. Hong Kong Stadium faces no large-scale redevelopment due to budget limits but remains active, with new uses under exploration.