The Southeast Asian Games (also known as the 2019 SEA Games) is a multi-sport event that takes place in the SEA region every two years. The competition features 11 participating countries from which over 9000 athletes make their way to the venue to compete in a total of 530 different events spread out across 56 sports.
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games
This year, the 2019 Southeast Asian Games is set to take place in the Philippines. However, since this year’s competition is going to be marked by the first major decentralization, the venues are going to be spread out across 23 different cities in the country.
The opening ceremony of the event is going to take place on November 30, 2019, while the Closing ceremony will be held on December 11, 2019.
Where to Watch the 2019 Southeast Asian Games?
Since the 2019 Southeast Asian Game is a competition that takes place in the SEA region, it is broadcasted by many different channels and streaming services. Here is a list of all of the various channels through which you watch the competition live and online:
| Country | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | TVRI, Klik, MeTube |
| Philippines | ESPN5, iWant Sports |
| Singapore | Toggle |
| Vietnam | VTVcab, FPT |
| Latin America | Sky Mexico, DirecTV |
How to Watch 2019 Southeast Asian Games?
If you live in a country mentioned in the list above, all you have to do is switch on to the channel streaming in that country, and you are good to go. However, since most of these channels offer services only in the SEA region, if you live abroad, there is a chance you won’t be able to stream the competition. However, that does not mean you can’t watch the SEA Games at all. There is still a way. All you need is an active VPN connection.
Simply follow these steps mentioned below, and you can watch the 2019 Southeast Asian Games from anywhere in the world:
- Subscribe to PureVPN
- Download on your preferred streaming device
- Log in with your credentials
- Connect to “Philippines” server (refer to the table above for other channels)
- Go to ESPN5 website
- Search for the Livestream and start watching
Frequently Asked Questions
Number of countries participating in Southeast Asian Games 2019?
Eleven 11 countries are participating in SEA Games 2019. These are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam
Total Number of events in Southeast Asian Games 2019?
There are 530 events in 56 Sports
Is Esport available in Southeast Asian Games ?
Yes, Esports will be available in the upcoming 2019 SEA Games. It is going to be divided into three categories including PC, Console and Mobile, each featuring its own list of games.
Who's the host nation of the event
Philippines is hosting the games for the fourth time.
