If you last went karting in Hong Kong a couple of years ago, the venue you're picturing has probably closed. 18 Challenge Karting, the city's only proper indoor circuit, is gone — and the racing landscape here in 2026 looks quite different from what most "best go-karting" lists still say.

In short: 18 Challenge Karting in Ho Man Tin, long Hong Kong's only dedicated indoor go-kart circuit, has closed. Its sister venue Devil Karting now runs an outdoor track in Yuen Long, but it has moved to a members-only, booking-required model with no walk-ins. For casual drop-in racing today, your realistic options are the drift-cart track at PowerPlay Arena in Lai Chi Kok or the compact go-kart track inside XVENTURE in Quarry Bay — both part of bigger indoor entertainment centres rather than dedicated race tracks.

In This Guide

  1. What happened to 18 Challenge Karting?
  2. Devil Karting: now members-only
  3. PowerPlay Arena: drift carts in Lai Chi Kok
  4. XVENTURE: a go-kart track inside a bigger park
  5. FAQ

What happened to 18 Challenge Karting?

18 Challenge Karting, the 50,000-square-foot indoor circuit at Oi Man Plaza in Ho Man Tin, has closed. It was, for years, the answer to "where can I go karting in Hong Kong" — two linked tracks with a combined 18 corners, an E-Kart circuit and a slower Crazy Kart circuit for younger racers, plus a themed café and party rooms. Its own booking listings on Klook and FunNow now show the venue as unavailable, and Hong Kong media have reported on the closure directly.

Its sister venue, Devil Karting, has referenced the closure in its own marketing as it repositions around an outdoor track in Yuen Long — suggesting the same operator is consolidating around outdoor racing rather than running an indoor circuit. Hong Kong Economic Times reported that commenters see the shift toward racing across the border in mainland China, where large outdoor circuits are cheaper and more plentiful, as a factor squeezing standalone indoor venues here.

The venue that used to answer "where can I go karting in Hong Kong" has closed — here's what's realistically left.

Devil Karting: now members-only

Devil Karting runs an outdoor track in Yuen Long, operated in partnership with local venue One Factory (壷局). It's the closest thing Hong Kong has to a serious racing setup left standing — but access has changed. The operator has shifted to a private-club, membership-based model, with booking required in advance and no walk-in racing. Enquiries currently go through the operator's WhatsApp and social channels (Instagram and Threads: @devilkarting_hk) rather than a walk-up counter.

If you're a regular racer rather than a one-off visitor, it's worth reaching out directly to ask about membership terms, since public pricing wasn't published at the time of writing.

PowerPlay Arena: drift carts in Lai Chi Kok

For casual, no-commitment racing, PowerPlay Arena at D2 Place TWO in Lai Chi Kok is the most accessible option standing. Its "Crazy Cart" experience is an indoor drift-cart track rather than a full racing circuit — shorter, slower and built more for fun drifting than lap-time competition — but it's walk-in-friendly and sits inside a bigger indoor games arena with electronic game zones and party rooms, so it works well for a family outing or a group session that mixes racing with other games.

PowerPlay Arena: the essentials

DetailInformation
Address2/F & 3/F, D2 Place TWO, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok
Nearest MTRLai Chi Kok Station
HoursDaily, 12:00pm–9:30pm
Phone3165 1628
What it isIndoor drift-cart track ("Crazy Cart") plus electronic game zones, in a larger indoor entertainment arena

Hours and pricing can change — confirm on Klook or PowerPlay Arena's own social channels before visiting.

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XVENTURE: a go-kart track inside a bigger park

Over in Quarry Bay, XVENTURE at Kornhill Plaza South packs a compact go-kart track for drifting and tight cornering into its wider 20,000-square-foot indoor sportainment park, alongside a steep slide, a ninja course, rock climbing and a zip line. It's not a dedicated racing venue — no licence or racing experience is expected — but if you want a taste of karting as part of a bigger day out rather than the main event, it's the most complete all-rounder on this list. See our full guide to XVENTURE for the rest of what's inside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 18 Challenge Karting still open?
No. 18 Challenge Karting in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong's main indoor go-kart circuit, has closed. Its booking listings on Klook and FunNow show it as unavailable, and its sister venue Devil Karting has referenced the closure in its own marketing.
Can I still go karting at Devil Karting in Yuen Long?
Devil Karting has moved to a members-only model with booking required in advance and no walk-ins. If you want to race there, contact the operator directly through its WhatsApp or social channels to ask about membership and availability rather than turning up on the day.
Where can I go karting in Hong Kong right now without booking a membership?
PowerPlay Arena in Lai Chi Kok (drift carts, walk-in friendly, daily 12pm-9:30pm) and XVENTURE in Quarry Bay (a compact go-kart track inside a larger indoor activity park) are the two realistic casual options as of 2026.
Is there full-scale racing karting anywhere near Hong Kong?
Some Hong Kong racers now head across the border to mainland China, where larger outdoor circuits are more common and often cheaper, according to Hong Kong media coverage of 18 Challenge's closure. Within Hong Kong itself, Devil Karting's outdoor Yuen Long track is the closest thing to serious racing, but it's currently members-only.

Know a Hong Kong karting venue we've missed?

Hong Kong's karting scene is changing fast. If a new track opens or Devil Karting reopens to walk-ins, we'll update this guide — get in touch if you spot something first.

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