Thai boxing or Muay Thai is the national sport in Thailand and an important part of local culture. Therefore, on your upcoming trip to Chiang Mai, don't miss a chance to see a Thai boxing match. For the most exceptional experience, choose one of the best boxing stadiums to watch Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai.
Muay Thai stadiums in Chiang Mai
Muay Thai fight night schedule
Tickets to Muay Thai fight events
Muay Thai classes in Chiang Mai
On this website you can discover all the best stadiums to watch Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai, where you will enjoy a true professional match and understand more about this part of Thai culture during your trip to Thailand.
To experience the fight night of Muay Thai in Chiang Mai, you can choose from 6 boxing stadiums:
Chiangmai Boxing Stadium - the largest and the only air-conditioned Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai.
Thaphae Boxing Stadium - one of Thailand's oldest Muay Thai venues with an ambiance that feels a bit like an underground boxing arena.
Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium - a Muay Thai venue located right inside the night market of the same name, convenient for shopping and dining.
Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium - not the usual stadium but more like a boxing ring between the bars in the covered alley, where the audience watches Muay Thai fights by sitting on plastic chairs.
Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium - another Thai boxing venue located inside Pavilion Night Bazaar in the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar area.
Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium - the newest Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai, located in the southern part of the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar area.
Even if the fights here are not as high-level as in Bangkok and stadiums are mainly filled by tourists, Chiang Mai is one of the most affordable touristy destinations for watching Muay Thai fights in Thailand.
As the atmosphere at the city’s Muay Thai stadiums is quite different, you need to choose the one that fits your preferences and expectations the best.
Thai boxing stadiums are located in different areas of the city, so you might decide to visit one that is in the most convenient location for you. Chiangmai Boxing Stadium is located north of the old city, which is less touristy, while Thaphae Boxing Stadium is located within the moated Chiang Mai Old City, which is the most popular area. All other Thai boxing venues are located east of the old city, in the area around the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and the nearby Loi Kroh Road.
Seating at all boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai come with standard seat and ringside seat options, while some of them are also offering VIP seats with additional perks that should provide bigger comfort.
Detailed information about all Thai boxing event venues in the city can be found here: Muay Thai stadiums in Chiang Mai.
As there are even 6 boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai, you can normally choose from 3-4 Muay Thai events on any day of the week, except Sunday, when only one stadium is open (only in some months).
The fight night schedule of Muay Thai stadiums in Chiang Mai:
Chiangmai Boxing Stadium: Monday to Saturday
Thaphae Boxing Stadium: Monday to Saturday
Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium: Monday to Saturday
Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium: Sunday (in some months, currently closed)
Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium: Thursday (in some months, currently closed)
In all venues, the fight nights are scheduled to start at 21:00 and last for 2 to 3 hours, but it's not uncommon for the first fight to be delayed or the event to be shorter than expected.
Normally, in the event there are 6-8 fights, starting from young fighter fights, including women's fights, and finishing with men's fights. The fights in Chiang Mai are usually not very high-class but are good enough if you are looking to get to know Thai boxing as part of the local culture.
Detailed information about Thai boxing events on each day of the week can be found here: Chiang Mai Muay Thai Fight Schedule.
Ticket prices at all Thai boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai are identical and depend on the type of the seat:
Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, Muay Thai tickets in Chiang Mai are really affordable, as boxing stadiums at beach destinations usually charge from 1,500 THB for the basic seats.
It is advisable to book tickets online in advance to ensure your admission. Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked via the following links:
Tickets to Chiangmai Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Thaphae Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Fairtex Pavilion Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium
For more details about ticket options at each Chiang Mai Muay Thai venue and the best places to buy them, check out Chiang Mai Muay Thai Tickets.
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai, Thailand’s traditional combat sport, while in Chiang Mai. This is an experience not to be missed. These classes are suitable for both beginner and intermediate participants, with an option for a private class available:
Chiang Mai Muay Thai Gym Class
Sting Club Muay Thai Gym Class
Detailed information about the best places to learn Muay Thai in Chiang Mai can be found here: Muay Thai classes in Chiang Mai.
If during your Thailand trip you will spend some time in Bangkok, consider also watching Muay Thai in Bangkok, as the oldest and largest Thai boxing venues are found in the capital city.
Planning to travel in Southern Thailand? To experience the fights of Muay Thai in Phuket is also a good idea, as many fighters are training on the largest island of Thailand. The nearby Phang-nga province also has a few venues to watch Muay Thai in Khao Lak. Several Thai boxing stadiums are located in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta, providing plenty of options to see Muay Thai in Krabi as well. On another coast, you can choose to watch Muay Thai in Koh Samui.
Experiencing Muay Thai in Pattaya is also an option, even if Thai boxing venues in Pattaya are mainly focused on serving tour groups. If you are planning to travel further east from there, you can enjoy watching Muay Thai in Koh Chang.
The royal resort city of Hua Hin is popular for training Thai boxing, and you can also watch fights of Muay Thai in Hua Hin.
For more details about the best places to watch Thai boxing fights in different regions of Thailand, check Muay Thai Fight in Thailand.
For the most convenient stay in Chiang Mai, consider choosing one of the hotels in Chiang Mai Old City, as it will make it easy to reach not only Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums but also other attractions in the city.