The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, set to take place on June 13, 14, and 19 at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, will feature a raft of cultural activities, performances, and food stalls alongside the competitions this year, according to details revealed at a press conference on Friday.
The Organising Committee held the press conference at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai to introduce event details, the Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement later that day. Attendees included Sports Bureau Acting President Lei Si Leng, SJM Managing Director Daisy Ho Chiu Fung, and representatives from co-organising bodies including the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP).
In her speech, Lei confirmed that cultural activities, performances, and food stalls will once again be featured this year to enrich the event and enhance the festive atmosphere. The organisers extended an invitation to athletes, residents and tourists to join the celebrations.
Moreover, Ho noted in her speech that SJM has supported dragon boat competitions for over six decades. Ho said she hoped that the event would deepen cultural and sporting exchange across the Greater Bay Area (GBA) while consolidating Macau’s standing as an international city for major sporting events.
Macau Dragon Boat Association President Vong Ka Hou highlighted in his speech that his group is committed to continuously enriching the event’s content and enhancing its competitiveness and appeal.
The statement provided updated registration details. Teams that have successfully created an online account can register for specific categories from 10 a.m. today to 10 p.m. on March 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority registration this year will be given to top-performing teams from last year’s races. The team training period will begin on March 18.
One may visit the official website at www.macaodragonboat.com for more information.
This undated handout photo provided by the Sports Bureau (ID) on Friday shows participating teams competing during a previous SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races
