Sports fans, mark your calendars! Tickets for the basketball and weightlifting competitions of the 15th National Games in Dongguan will officially go on sale from 10:00 on October 16!
Photo: Zou Jinkao
Basketball
Competition dates: November 4-12
Group stage: November 4-8
Ranking matches: November 10-12
Venues: Dongguan Basketball Center (东莞银行篮球中心): Around 11,000 seats available
Dongguan Sports Center Gymnasium (东莞市体育中心体育馆): Around 2,600 seats available
Teams: 14 teams, including Guangdong, Liaoning, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.
Tickets are sold as "All-Day Passes," meaning one ticket grants entry to all games on that day.
Prices: 100 yuan / 200 yuan / 300 yuan for preliminary rounds; 200 yuan / 500 yuan / 800 yuan for finals.
Sale period: From October 16 to November 12, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Both venues offer ample parking and convenient transport via bus and metro. The Dongguan Basketball Center alone has over 11,000 seats, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere for fans.
Don't miss Team Guangdong, led by head coach Du Feng and featuring national stars such as Zhao Rui, Hu Mingxuan, Xu Jie and Zhou Peng, all ready to chase gold on home turf.
Weightlifting
Competition dates: November 10-20
Venue: Gymnasium in Shilong Middle School (石龙中学体育中心)
Tickets: 100 yuan per session
Seats available: Around 500
Sale period: From October 16 to November 20, on a first-come, first-served basis.
More than 400 elite athletes, including Olympic and national champions, will compete across 20 categories.
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets are available through multiple official channels:
Online: 15th National Games Official Ticketing Website / Mini Program / damai.cn
Offline: ICBC Dongguan branches, authorized travel agencies, and venue box offices (up to 2 days before events).
To ensure fairness, all tickets require real-name registration and ID verification.
Payment options include cash, cards, WeChat Pay, Alipay, digital RMB, and international credit cards.
Secure your seat, bring your team spirit, and experience Dongguan's world-class sporting energy this November!
