Prince Harry‘s Invictus Games will be held in Asia for the first time in 2029.
The news was announced by the Invictus Games Foundation, the organization founded by the Duke of Sussex that has overseen the Games since they were first launched in 2014.
The next edition of the Games is scheduled to take place in Birmingham, U.K., and Harry recently visited the city as preparations continue for the tournament.
As part of its continued global expansion, the Invictus Games will be held in Asia for the first time in 2029.
The announcement was made on the official Invictus Games Foundation website, which revealed that Daejeon, South Korea, had been selected following a competitive bidding process that also included Aalborg, Denmark, and San Diego, California.
The Foundation added, “The next stage will see the Foundation and the Daejeon 2029 Organizing Committee work together to finalize the Event Hosting Agreement, after which detailed planning will begin.”
The Games are scheduled to take place from October 6–15, 2029, featuring 12 sports and bringing together around 550 competitors from 26 nations, supported by approximately 1,100 family members and friends.
Invictus Games Call Asia Expansion A New Chapter
4Elsewhere in the announcement, the selection was described as an “exciting new chapter” in the Invictus Games’ journey.
The Foundation said hosting the Games in Asia would help grow “the Invictus Movement into new regions of the world” while providing “an opportunity to further strengthen understanding and support for the military community across Asia.”
Preparations for the event will involve close collaboration between the South Korean government, Daejeon Metropolitan City, and the Korea Disabled Veterans Organization to deliver what organizers hope will be one of the Games’ finest editions.
Meanwhile, the cities whose bids were unsuccessful will continue working with the Invictus Games Foundation, building on the networks and partnerships established during the bidding process.
Invictus Games 2027 Target Thousands Of Participants
4Before the Invictus Games head to Asia, the next edition will take place in Birmingham, U.K. It will mark the first time the Games have been hosted in Prince Harry’s home country since the inaugural event in London in 2014.
Preparations are already underway, with organizers aiming to deliver on the event’s previously announced impact strategy.
The strategy includes engaging more than 1,500 wounded, injured, and sick (WIS) service personnel and their families while providing more than 1,000 adaptive sports and adventure opportunities for WIS participants.
The Foundation also plans to support social impact projects in more than 60 locations across the U.K. and provide industry placements for more than 10 young people.
Invictus Games Unveil Inclusive And Green Strategy
4Recognizing the importance of accessibility for competitors, spectators, and all attendees, the Foundation will provide accessibility training to 100% of its staff and volunteers.
It will also conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of venues, hotels, and transportation services while establishing an Accessibility Advisory Panel to help guide the inclusive delivery of the Games.
The impact strategy also places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. The Foundation aims to reuse or donate at least 80% of Games assets after the event and divert 95% of Games-related waste from landfill through reuse, recycling, or composting.
In addition, all new supplier contracts will be required to meet sustainability criteria, while the Foundation is targeting ISO 20121 certification by July 2027 to reinforce its commitment to delivering a sustainable event.
Prince Harry Says Birmingham Is The Perfect Invictus Host
4Recently, Harry appeared on “Joe Marler Will See You Now,” where he explained why Birmingham is the ideal host city for the 2027 edition.
“There’s a lot of reconnections happening as well with the clinicians that saved these guys’ lives, put them back together again,” he said.
To illustrate his point, Harry shared the story of Josh, a triple amputee and member of the Invictus Games Foundation, who recently returned to Birmingham and reunited with the clinician who cared for him more than a decade ago.
Harry described the reunion as deeply moving, saying it strengthened his belief that Birmingham is the right city to host the Games.
“There’s a lot of heart and emotion to the reason why Birmingham is hosting the next Games,” the Duke added.
