The official draw for the Southeast Asian Games men's football took place on 10 November 2013 in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

On 6 November, Philippines which was originally drawn in Group A, withdrew from the SEA Games men's football competition.

Official drawing for the Southeast Asian Games women's football took place on 6 November 2013 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

On 8 December, Indonesia which was originally drawn in Group A, withdrew from the SEA Games women's football competition.

On 22 November, Timor-Leste which was originally drawn in Group B, withdrew from the SEA Games women's football competition.