The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games (SEA Games 2025) at Rajamangala National Stadium, hosted by Thailand from December 9-20, 2025, with competitions held in Bangkok and Chonburi, will officially kick off under the theme "Ever Forward." The SEA Games will feature 50 sports, three major sports, and a total of 574 gold medals up for grabs. The opening ceremony will begin today, December 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The highlight of the opening ceremony will be Kanpimuk "Bambam" Bhuwakul, the sole Thai member of the world-renowned K-pop group GOT7, who is preparing to perform a spectacular performance. The event will also feature Nattawut Srimok (Golf F. Hero), Violette "V" Wautier, Pitawat Phruekkit (Tong Twopee), and Captain Sombat Banchamek (Buakaw Banchamek).