Ballot applications to start on July 16 for free use of leisure facilities on Sport For All Day 2026

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Ballot applications to start on July 16 for free use of leisure facilities on Sport For All Day 2026 (* Users are required to possess the relevant qualification certificates.)

The free-of-charge sessions will be allocated through balloting. Details are as follows:

Date of free use Members of the public may make ballot applications via the SmartPLAY system as individual users for the sessions on August 1 and/or August 2 in accordance with the above timetable. Each user may only make one application for each date, with each application covering a maximum of three choices. Each application will be processed independently. An applicant may revise his/her choices in his/her application via SmartPLAY system before the closing time at 11.59pm on the respective application closing dates (i.e. July 19 and 20 respectively). Successful applicants will be notified by the SmartPLAY system.

     SmartPLAY users who have not been allocated any free session by ballot or have not made any application may book the remaining sessions on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the above timetable through the following channels:

(i) “iAM Smart” users: to log into the My SmartPLAY mobile app with priority access to make bookings from 7am;

(ii) Users not using “iAM Smart”: to log into the My SmartPLAY mobile app, the official SmartPLAY website, smart self-service stations or service counters at various leisure venues to make bookings from 7.15am; and

(iii) Users aged under 11: as “iAM Smart” is for use by persons aged 11 or above, SmartPLAY users aged under 11 may make bookings through the My SmartPLAY mobile app from 7am.
     The LCSD appeals to successful applicants to arrive on time to make the best use of the booked facilities. All users should observe the Conditions of Use of LCSD Recreation and Sports Facilities (the Conditions) as set out on the LCSD website www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/condition/index.html
     No prior application will be required for using public swimming pool facilities. Members of the public may line up at the entrances of swimming pools before the start of a session. Free admission is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, while quota lasts.

     In addition, a series of free leisure programmes will be launched on August 2 (from 2pm to 6pm) at designated sports centres across the 18 districts. The arrangements for distributing activity coupons will be announced in July. A number of supporting organisations will also open their facilities or roll out leisure programmes for the public free of charge on August 1 and 2.

     Up-to-date information is available on the dedicated website www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/sfadIssued at HKT 19:05

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