2026 ASEAN University Games, officially known as the XXII ASEAN University Games and also known as Kuala Lumpur 2026, is a regional multi-sport event that will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 10–19 December 2026. This would be Malaysia's fourth time to host the Games, with its last turn being in 2008.
Malaysia was selected as host over Cambodia during the 2024 ASEAN University Games Technical Meeting in Surabaya and Malang, Indonesia on 25 June 2024. The nation was supposed to host the 2024 edition, but had to hand it over to Indonesia upon the latter's request.
The event will be held across five major towns in the Klang Valley namely Kuala Lumpur, Serdang, Bangi, Shah Alam and Klang, with a total of 195 sports to be contested across 19 sports.
Venues
City Competition Venue SportsKuala Lumpur University of Malaya Multi-purpose Hall Badminton University of Malaya Tunku Chancelllor Hall Table Tennis University of Malaya Squash Courts Squash Shooting Range, National Defence University of Malaysia Shooting National Sepak Takraw Academy Sepak TakrawBangi National University of Malaysia Stadium Archery Tun Abdul Razak Chancellor Hall, National University of Malaysia Taekwondo Gemilang Hall, National University of Malaysia VolleyballSerdang UPM Stadium Athletics Main hall, University of Putra Malaysia Karate Rugby field, University of Putra Malaysia Rugby sevensShah Alam Sri Budiman Pavillion, Universiti Teknologi MARA Chess UiTM Stadium Football Sportizza Sports Arena Futsal Universiti Teknologi MARA Sport Centre Hall Netball Universiti Teknologi MARA Petanque Arena Court 3 Petanque His Highness Chancellor Grand Hall, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pencak silat Selangor Aquatic Centre Swimming Klang Bukit Tinggi Basketball Association Hall Basketball
Marketing
The games' logo and mascot were unveiled at Vivatel Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 4 December 2025.
Logo
The logo features a colourful geometric pattern of the Malaysian songket, known as ‘Bunga Pecah Lapan’ (or Eight-petal Flower) to symbolise cultural heritage, fine craftsmanship, and shared values. Its symmetrical vertical composition represents the foundation for academic and athletic excellence toward common goals, while the inclusion of human icons and the red-colored letters ‘AUG’ represents inclusivity and diversity, and the unity of the ASEAN people under one regional identity. Five colours featured on the logo are blue, red, yellow, green and black.
Mascot
A Malayan Tiger named Tigraze was chosen as official mascot for the 2026 ASEAN University Games to symbolise courage, agility, energy, resilience, bravery, collaboration, and a strong fighting spirit of an athlete as well as spirit of sportsmanship and the aspirations of the Games. Its cheerful expression and dynamic pose reflects confidence, readiness to face challenges, and a sense of camaraderie among athletes and the university community. The mascot wears an attire and sport shoes that features the colours of the logo.
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