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The Asian Beach Soccer Cup in Phang Nga Province will take place from November 18 to November 28, 2026, in Khao Lak. The tournament will bring together 12 national teams, which will play group-stage matches and determine the playoff participants. The first match — Japan vs. Bahrain — will kick off on November 18 at 17:00 local time.
The Thailand national team’s group-stage matches will take place on November 18, 20 and 22 and will start at 18:30. Admission is free for all three matches of the tournament hosts. The program also includes the quarterfinals, semifinals, the final and the third-place match. The result is especially important for the best teams: the three medalists will earn spots at the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup.
If you plan to watch beach soccer in Phang Nga, choose a match in advance and check the venue before setting out. Official publications use different names for the arena.
Current as of: November 2026.
Tournament format and schedule
Thailand is hosting the tournament under the auspices of the Asian Football Confederation. 12 national teams take part in the tournament, and the hosts play in Group A with Japan, Bahrain and Iraq. The winners and runners-up from each group advance to the quarterfinals, along with the two best third-placed teams.
Here is the schedule for the Thailand national team’s group-stage matches:
- November 18, 18:30 — Thailand vs. Iraq.
- November 20, 18:30 — Bahrain vs. Thailand.
- November 22, 18:30 — Thailand vs. Japan.
Don’t confuse the times: 17:00 on November 18 — the start of the tournament’s first match, Japan vs. Bahrain. Time 18:30 applies specifically to the three group-stage matches of the Thailand national team, not to all matches of the tournament.
After the group stage, there are quarterfinals on November 25, semifinals on November 27, and November 28 will feature the final and the third-place match. For the times of the other matches, including the playoffs, see the official schedule of the Asian Football Confederation. It lists start times in Thailand time (UTC+7).
More than the title is at stake. The winner, the runner-up and the third-place team will earn the right to represent Asia at the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup. That is why the final matches also affect who takes part in the next world championship.
When and where
The tournament is scheduled from November 18 to November 28, 2026 in Phang Nga Province. The Football Association of Thailand and the official tournament schedule list the venue as Memories Beach Arena in Khao Lak. The full street address of the arena is not given in the Football Association of Thailand’s publication.
There is an important detail for your trip. In a separate schedule, the Japan Football Association names the venue as Ban Nam Khem Beach Arena. Phuket’s state radio reports on Ban Nam Khem beach in the Takua Pa district and notes that it is less than 20 kilometers from Khao Lak. Official materials do not confirm that these names refer to the same arena. Confirm the venue for your chosen match with the organizer before traveling and do not use the name of the coastal community as the exact address of the stadium.
The first match day starts on November 18 at 17:00 local time. If you are interested specifically in the Thailand national team’s group-stage matches, their kickoff time is 18:30 on the dates listed above.
Participation Terms
Free admission was confirmed by the Football Association of Thailand for the national team’s three group-stage matches: against Iraq on November 18, Bahrain on November 20, and Japan on November 22. For other matches, including the playoffs, attendance terms have not been confirmed. Information about spectator registration and special access rules is not given in the official materials.
When planning your visit, go by the time of the specific match, not the start time of the tournament’s first day. For a beach sports venue, it makes sense to choose comfortable clothing and shoes and plan for sun protection. These are recommendations for your trip, not a dress code set by the organizer.
Details about the hosts’ matches and free admission are published on the website of the Football Association of Thailand. For other plans during your trip, a useful resource is the Thailand events calendar for 2026; for more about the province, you can also read the news about underwater shark sensors in Phang Nga Bay · RU.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the tournament take place, and what time does the first match start?
The Asian Beach Soccer Cup in Phang Nga Province will take place from November 18 to November 28, 2026. The first match, Japan vs. Bahrain, is scheduled for November 18 at 17:00 Thailand time.
Which matches can you attend for free?
Free admission has been announced for the Thailand national team’s group-stage matches against Iraq on November 18, against Bahrain on November 20, and against Japan on November 22. Each of these matches starts at 18:30 local time.
Where will the matches be played?
The Football Association of Thailand lists Memories Beach Arena in Khao Lak, Phang Nga Province. Before traveling, it is worth checking the exact venue for the specific match with the organizer.
Where can I find the schedule for the other matches?
The full schedule is published by the Asian Football Confederation and covers the group stage and the playoffs. Match times are given in Thailand’s local time zone (UTC+7).
Where will the tournament's top teams go?
The three best teams — the winner, the runner-up and the team finishing third — will earn spots at the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup. These teams will earn the right to represent Asia at the world championship.
Conclusion
The Asian Beach Soccer Cup in Phang Nga Province will take place from November 18 to November 28, 2026, and will decide the three Asian teams that will earn spots at the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup. Choose the match you are interested in from the official schedule, check its venue, and go and cheer on the teams.