If you are planning a trip to Chiang Mai and are interested in experiencing the national sport in Thailand, discover the best boxing 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 mainly choose from 6 boxing stadiums:
Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium
Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium
Location of Chiang Mai Muay Thai Stadiums
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, right in front of Miracle Cabaret, which is the venue presenting one of the top ladyboy shows in Chiang Mai. When staying at Mercure Chiang Mai, you can easily visit both venues and have two nights full of excitement.
Thaphae Boxing Stadium is the only Muay Thai venue located within the moated Chiang Mai Old City, which is the most popular area to stay in the city. The stadium located less than 100 meters away from Tha Phae Gate and the popular Hotel M Chiang Mai.
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. Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel is the most popular accommodation in the area, and it’s located next to the three Muay Thai stadiums.
Facilities at Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums
Facilities at Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums vary quite a lot.
Chiangmai Boxing Stadium is the largest and the only air-conditioned Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai. It’s a decent-sized modern venue with good animation and commentary in English.
Thaphae Boxing Stadium is a venue with an ambiance that feels a bit like an underground boxing arena, with a narrow and easy-to-miss entrance next to the ticket booth and exchange booth. The stadium is not very large, so you can enjoy a good view from any point.
Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium is a Muay Thai venue located right inside the night market of the same name. It’s a relatively small stadium and has nothing fancy like the bigger stadiums, but here you still can enjoy a good atmosphere in a convenient location for shopping and dining.
Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium is a newly opened place to watch fights in Chiang Mai for Muay Thai fans and tourists alike. Located at Anusarn Market in the city's Night Bazaar area, the stadium offers a convenient location and an exciting atmosphere.
Fairtex Pavilion Boxing Stadium is another Thai boxing venue located in the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar area, which is popular with tourists. The Muay Thai stadium is located inside Pavilion Night Bazaar, where you can also find various shops with local food, clothes, bags, wallets, souvenirs, and various gifts.
Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium is actually not a stadium but a boxing ring between the bars in the covered alley, where the audience watches Muay Thai fights by sitting on plastic chairs. Before the start, they put up a barricade to block the view for people who haven't paid. It is removed later in the evening, so visitors of the nearby bars can normally still see some fights for free.
Seating at Chiang Mai Muay Thai Stadiums
All stadiums in Chiang Mai have standard seat and ringside seat options, while some of them are also offering VIP seats with additional perks that should provide bigger comfort.
Standard seats in Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums are either bleacher-style seats on the grandstand or plastic chairs placed a bit farther from the ring. Bleacher bench seats are normally without back support and pretty hard, so they can be uncomfortable enough to spend 2-3 hours on. As the stadiums in Chiang Mai are not big, you can normally have a good view from every standard seat. To get a better seat, it’s best to arrive 20 minutes or so earlier.
At all stadiums, the ringside seats are situated closer to the ring, and they normally offer more comfort than the standard ones. You are normally getting a cushioned chair in one of the rows nearest to the ring. At least at some of the stadiums, you are also getting kind of a table to place your food and drinks. The ringside seats are offering a closer and more immersive experience but cost more.
At Chiangmai Boxing Stadium, you can also choose VIP seats that are comfortable seats raised in front of the ring and come with unlimited drinks during the event. Thaphae Boxing Stadium is another place that has a VIP seating option, where you can watch fights on a comfortable sofa in an air-conditioned environment.
More detailed information about each Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai can be found below.
Muay Thai Boxing Stadiums in Chiang Mai
Discover the most important information about each of 6 Thai boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai and choose the one to experience the Thai national sport while on holiday in the largest city of Northern Thailand.
1. Chiangmai Boxing Stadium
Chiangmai Boxing Stadium is the city’s largest Muay Thai stadium, which is air-conditioned and equipped with full lighting and sound systems, creating an electrifying ambiance. Open Monday to Saturday, this Thai boxing venue offers 6-7 matches in each event. They present themselves as a platform that nurtures boxers from Chiang Mai to the professional stage in Bangkok, meaning that you can mainly see younger local fighters competing. At Chiangmai Boxing Stadium, you can expect a thrilling experience with real fights to ensure an unforgettable night of excitement and culture.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Every Monday to Saturday, from 21:00 to 23:00 (closed on Sunday)
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Grandstand Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat (with a coupon for one complimentary drink)
1,500 THB for VIP Seat (with unlimited drinks and snacks)
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium Tickets.
To get the best deal for Muay Thai tickets, also check the offer here: Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket.
2. Thaphae Boxing Stadium
Thaphae Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai is one of Thailand's oldest Muay Thai venues. It offers exciting matches between champions and seasoned fighters. Here you can cheer on as the day begins with lower-skill fighters and feel the tension rise in the ring as fights become more ferocious and intense. There are normally 7 fights in an event. In addition to Thai boxing, some entertainment with “sword fighting” and “blindfolded boxing” is also taking place. Thaphae Boxing Stadium is located near Tha Phae Gate, on the east side of the old city. Even if the audience attracted is mainly foreigners, the stadium has some authenticity as the band is playing live the traditional music played during the fight, and there are gamblers yelling in the background.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Every Monday to Saturday, from 21:00 to 23:30
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat
1,500 THB for VIP Seat
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Chiang Mai Thaphae Boxing Stadium Tickets.
To get the best deal for Muay Thai tickets, also check the offer here: Muay Thai Match at Thapae Boxing Stadium.
3. Kalare Muay Thai Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai
Kalare Boxing Stadium is located in the area of Kalare Night Bazaar, which is located between Chiang Mai Old City and the Mae Ping River. This Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadium is located just a 5-minute walk from the old city, and you can easily combine watching an exciting Muay Thai fight with some shopping and dining at the nearby night market. Normally there are 6-7 fights on the event, with some of them being international fights. The audience at the stadium is mainly tourists.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Every Monday to Saturday from 21:00 to midnight
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Kalare Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium Tickets.
To get the best deal for Muay Thai tickets, also check the offer here: Muay Thai Match at Kalare Boxing Stadium.
4. Loi Kroh Muay Thai Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai
Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium is a Muay Thai venue on Loi Kroh Road, in the center of downtown Chiang Mai. Here you get to see male and female Thai boxers battle it out using their feet, elbows, and knees in this intense combat sport. There are normally 6-7 fights at an event at this Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 21:00 to midnight
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for VIP Ringside Seat
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium Tickets.
To get the best deal for Muay Thai tickets, also check the offer here: Muay Thai Match at Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium.
5. Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium
Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium is a popular place to watch Muay Thai in Chiang Mai for Muay Thai fans and tourists alike. Located in the city's Night Bazaar area, the stadium offers a convenient location and an exciting atmosphere. This Chiang Mai boxing stadium hosts regular Muay Thai fights featuring skilled local and international fighters, providing an authentic and thrilling experience for spectators.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Sunday, from 21:00 to 23:00 (in some months, currently closed)
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Fairtex Pavilion Night Bazaar Boxing Stadium Tickets.
6. Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai
Anusarn Boxing Stadium is a newly opened place to watch fights in Chiang Mai for Muay Thai fans and tourists alike. Located in the city's Night Bazaar area, the stadium offers a convenient location and an exciting atmosphere. This Chiang Mai boxing stadium hosts regular Muay Thai fights featuring skilled local and international fighters, providing an authentic and thrilling experience for spectators.
Muay Thai fight night schedule:
Every Thursday from 21:00 to 23:30 (in some months, currently closed)
Boxing stadium ticket prices:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat
Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked here: Anusarn Market Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Tickets.
Chiang Mai Muay Thai Fight Event Schedule
Thai boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai open their gates on the specific days of the week. As there are even 6 boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai, you can normally choose from 3-4 options on any day of the week, except Sunday, when only one stadium is open. As can be expected, the busiest time at Muay Thai venues is on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and the best fights are usually organized on these days. If only your trip itinerary fits, go to watch the Muay Thai event on Friday or Saturday for the best experience.
The schedule of Muay Thai events in Chiang Mai is detailed here: Chiang Mai Muay Thai Schedule.
Chiang Mai Muay Thai Tickets
Tickets to Muay Thai events in Chiang Mai can normally be bought at the venue on the day of the event. However, sold-outs do happen on the best fight nights, so booking your tickets in advance is recommended to avoid the risk of being left out.
Tickets to Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums can be conveniently booked online, and in some cases pre-booked tickets can be cheaper than you would pay at the door, as online travel agents might be able to offer a discount.
Find current prices of tickets to Muay Thai events in Chiang Mai and the best places to book them here: Chiang Mai Muay Thai Tickets.