South Asian Games 2027 Islamabad: Dates, Venues & Preview

The region’s biggest multi-sport event is coming to Pakistan’s capital. The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Islamabad from 3–11 April 2027 — with the Pakistan Sports Complex as the centrepiece. Here’s what’s planned.

The Games

The South Asian Games are the region’s premier multi-sport event, contested by Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The 14th edition lands in Islamabad — Pakistan’s first time hosting since the 2004 Games, also held in the capital.

Venues

• Jinnah Stadium — athletics (on the World Athletics Class 2 certified track) and football; opening/closing ceremonies.
• Liaquat Gymnasium — indoor sports (badminton, volleyball, basketball); being air-conditioned for the Games.
• Swimming pool complex — aquatics.
• Tennis/squash courts and grounds — racquet sports and training.

Islamabad’s Preparations

• Rs 88.2m for rehabilitation and upgradation of PSB venues.
• Rs 134.8m (of Rs 770m) for missing facilities: practice track, futsal ground, multipurpose hall, residential flats for coaches.
• Rs 158m for Liaquat Gymnasium air-conditioning; Rs 70m for a biomechanical laboratory.
• Track certification (Class 2, valid to Oct 2030) already secured.

Pakistan’s Hosting History

• 1989: 4th SAF Games, Islamabad.
• 2004: 9th SAF Games, Islamabad.
• 2027: 14th South Asian Games, Islamabad — 23 years later.

More: sports complex guide · Jinnah Stadium · Pakistan Sports Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the South Asian Games 2027?

3–11 April 2027, in Islamabad, Pakistan — the 14th edition of the Games.

Where will the South Asian Games 2027 be held?

The Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad is the centrepiece — Jinnah Stadium (athletics, football, ceremonies), Liaquat Gymnasium (indoor sports) and the swimming complex.

When did Pakistan last host the South Asian Games?

2004 in Islamabad — the 9th SAF Games. The 2027 edition comes 23 years later.