Thaphae Boxing Stadium is one of the most popular Muay Thai stadiums in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand in general. If you are looking for the venue to watch Muay Thai fights while visiting Chiang Mai, discover the Thaphae Boxing Stadium’s location, facilities, seating, Muay Thai fight night schedule, and the best place to buy tickets to the event.
Thapae 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. However, the quality of fights here might not be as high as you can experience at the top Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok.
Thapae Boxing Stadium is located near Tha Phae Gate, on the east side of the old city. The stadium is set inside a large shed with open seating. Seats at the stadium are non-tiered, but the view is generally good as the stadium is quite small. 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.
Fight Night Schedule
Thapae Boxing Stadium's fight night schedule:
- Monday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Tuesday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Wednesday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Thursday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Friday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Saturday: from 21:00 to 23:30
- Sunday: closed
Thapae Boxing Stadium Ticket Price
Ticket prices at Thapae Boxing Stadium are the same as in other Thai boxing stadiums in Chiang Mai. You can choose from the following ticket price options:
600 THB for Standard Seat
1,000 THB for Ringside Seat
1,500 THB for VIP 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 link or the form provided below.
Thaphae Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Tickets
To make sure that you are getting the best deal, also check here: Muay Thai Match at Thapae Boxing Stadium
Facilities at Thapae Boxing Stadium
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.
Stadium seating options
Like all stadiums in Chiang Mai, Thaphae Boxing Stadium has standard seat and ringside seat options. In addition, they are also offering VIP seats with additional perks that should provide bigger comfort and enhance the experience of watching Muay Thai fights at the stadium.
Standard seats at Thaphae Boxing Stadium are different kinds of chairs, all at the floor level, and most of them are by a table or counter, so it’s convenient to have a drink or eat.
The ringside seats are situated closer to the ring, and offer more comfort than the standard ones. You are normally getting a cushioned chair in one of the rows nearest to the ring. The ringside seats are offering a closer and more immersive experience but cost significantly more, and not everyone might find them worth it.
At Thaphae Boxing Stadium you can also find a VIP seating option, which is enclosed in a Plexiglas box close to the ring, where you can watch fights on a comfortable sofa in an air-conditioned environment. These seats also come with free unlimited drinks.
Standard and ringside seats can be booked here: Thaphae Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Tickets.
VIP seats and ringside seats with discount can also be booked here: Muay Thai Match at Thapae Boxing Stadium.
Other services
Inside all Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadiums, you can have drinks and some snacks, but in Thaphae Boxing Stadium they also serve hot food, so you can combine a Muay Thai fight night with dinner.
Location of Thaphae Boxing Stadium
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 is located less than 100 meters away from Tha Phae Gate and the popular Hotel M Chiang Mai.
Address: Thapae Boxing Stadium, 1 Mun Mueang Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
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