Ho Chi Minh City will divide its competition venues into three distinct zones for the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, according to published planning documents.
The zones span multiple established facilities across the city, including the Ho Xuan Huong, Lang Binh Thang, Rach Mieu, and Nguyen Du arenas. Additional events will utilize the Military Region 7 Stadium, Gia Dinh Stadium, Thong Nhat Stadium, and Go Dau Stadium.
Officials have designated the Ho Xuan Huong Sports Hall to host badminton, lion dance, and table tennis. The Lang Binh Thang Sports Hall will stage both 5×5 and 3×3 basketball tournaments.
Specialized martial arts arenas
Combat sports receive dedicated facilities across the host city. Karate, traditional Vietnamese martial arts, taekwondo, boxing, judo, vovinam, and kickboxing competitions will take place in specialized arenas within the municipal network.
Water sports and outdoor disciplines use coastal locations
Outdoor events extend beyond traditional indoor halls. Can Gio, Da Bang Lake, Bai Sau Beach, Riverside Park, and local stadiums will host various water sports and outdoor disciplines.
The Vung Tau area will serve as the primary hub for coastal disciplines. Organizers scheduled sepak takraw, wrestling, and beach shuttlecock competitions along the coastline.
Multi-province hosting plan
Dong Nai, Dong Thap, and Hanoi will join Ho Chi Minh City as co-hosts for the 2026 games. Planners selected these regional locations based on existing sports infrastructure and geographic suitability.
Dong Nai province will manage kickbox, wushu, rowing, and mountaineering. Events will unfold at the Dong Nai Provincial Sports Training and Competition Center, Tri An Lake, and Ba Ra Mountain.
Dong Thap has been assigned pencak silat, utilizing the Dong Thap Provincial Multi-Sport Arena. Hanoi will host diving events at the Aquatic Sports Palace inside the National Sports Complex.
Questions about 10th National Sports Games schedule and venues
When are the 10th National Sports Games scheduled to take place?
The multi-sport event is scheduled for 2026, with co-hosting duties shared across Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, and Hanoi.
Which venue will host basketball events?
The Lang Binh Thang Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City will host both 5×5 and 3×3 basketball matches.
Where will diving competitions be held?
Diving events are assigned to the Aquatic Sports Palace located within Hanoi’s National Sports Complex.
