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The Thai League Cup (Muang Thai Cup) is a football cup competition in Thailand. This overview focuses on the playoff round: it gathers confirmed pairings, calendar entries, and an explanation of where the winners will go. Among the matches are “Gongrayruab” vs. “Muangthong United,” “Chiang Mai” vs. “Pattaya United,” and “Bangkok” vs. “Chainat Hornbill.”
The schedule is current as of November 3. The table below is a selection of confirmed matches; it separately marks details from the official calendar and from an encyclopedia. For some pairings, the date and start time are listed; for others, only the teams are given.
Start with the team you are interested in. The adjacent columns show who is hosting and where the calendar details come from. Below that, you will find a brief look at the matches, the teams in the draw, and the path of the winners to the next round.
Thai League Cup: Playoff Pairings and Match Dates
The listed home teams appear in the left column, and the away teams in the next one. For the matches “Gongrayruab” vs. “Muangthong United” and “Chachoengsao Hi-Tek” vs. “Nongbua Pitchaya,” the date and start time are taken from the official calendar.
If you are combining football with other plans, see the Thailand event calendar. This is an additional selection of events for your trip.
| Home teams | Away teams | Date | Start time | Calendar source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gongrayruab | Muangthong United | November 3 | 15:00 | Football Association of Thailand |
| Samut Sakhon City | Khon Kaen United | (3. November 2026) | — | Encyclopedia (Wikipedia) |
| Burapha United | Muang Loei United | — | — | — |
| Khon Kaen | Kasetsart | — | — | — |
| Isan Fighter | Thaphluang United | — | — | — |
| Chiang Mai | Pattaya United | (4. November 2026) | — | Encyclopedia (Wikipedia) |
| Bangkok | Chainat Hornbill | (4. November 2026) | — | Encyclopedia (Wikipedia) |
| Chachoengsao Hi-Tek | Nongbua Pitchaya | November 5 | 18:00 | Football Association of Thailand |
A dash means the relevant details are not included in this selection; for the full schedule, see the association’s website. Dates from the encyclopedia (Wikipedia) are kept in their original format and placed in brackets.
You can find the pairing you need in the official schedule of the Football Association of Thailand. Before watching or traveling, check the match listing again, as the calendar may change.
Which matches to watch
“Gongrayruab” hosts “Muangthong United.” This pairing has a specific official listing: November 3, 15:00. It is a good place to start if you want a match with a stated start time.
In the pairing “Samut Sakhon City” vs. “Khon Kaen United,” the host is “Samut Sakhon City.” The date in the encyclopedia’s calendar entry (3. November 2026) is given without a start time. Do not confuse the away team with the Khon Kaen club, which was drawn against Kasetsart.
“Chiang Mai” hosts “Pattaya United,” and “Bangkok” hosts “Chainat Hornbill.” In the encyclopedia, both matches share the same calendar date entry (4. November 2026). The start time for each should be checked separately; a matching date does not determine it.
There is also a simple point: a club’s name does not tell you which stadium will host the match. If you want to learn more about the city, open the guide to Chiang Mai as additional reading. To plan a route to a football match, you first need a confirmed venue for that specific match.
How home and away teams were assigned
The draw includes 18 third-division clubs and 14 second-division clubs. The list of participants is given in the official draw announcement.
Two third-division clubs must play away. Therefore, being in the third division alone does not mean a team is hosting its opponent.
Read the pairings from left to right: home team first, then away team. For example, in the row “Isan Fighter” vs. “Thaphluang United,” the hosting team listed is “Isan Fighter.” This is enough to understand the table; you do not need to choose a presumed stadium based on the club’s name.
How “Yala” played in qualifying
“Yala” beat “PSU Surat Thani City” with a score of 1:0. This result is listed in the database of the Football Association of Thailand.
This is the result of a qualifying match. It answers the question of how “Yala” played, but it does not name the team’s next opponent by itself: the match result and the assignment of a new pairing are different pieces of information. To follow the team’s further path, a separate draw or calendar entry is needed.
Where the playoff winners advance
The playoffs will determine 16 winners, who will advance to the round of 32 teams. Advancing to the next stage is the result of successfully getting through this round.
It is easy to get confused by the stage names here. The playoffs covered in this overview come before the round of 32 teams: these are consecutive stages of the tournament. When searching the calendar, look at both the stage name and the opponents to find the entry for the match you need.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
What is the Thai League Cup, and how is it related to its sponsored name (Muang Thai Cup)?
It is a football cup competition in Thailand. The name Muang Thai Cup is used for sponsorship reasons; it refers to one and the same competition.
When do “Gongrayruab” and “Muangthong United” play?
The official schedule lists the match on November 3, with kickoff at 15:00. The home team is “Gongrayruab.”
When is the match “Chachoengsao Hi-Tek” vs. “Nongbua Pitchaya” scheduled?
The official calendar lists November 5, 18:00. The home team is “Chachoengsao Hi-Tek.”
Who hosts the opponent in the pairing “Chiang Mai” vs. “Pattaya United”?
The host is “Chiang Mai.” “Pattaya United” is listed as the away team; the specific venue cannot be determined from this row.
How did “Yala” play against “PSU Surat Thani City” in qualifying?
“Yala” won 1:0. The result is listed in the association’s official database.
Which round do the playoff winners advance to?
The winners advance to the round of 32 teams. From the playoffs covered here, 16 teams will advance there.
Where can I find the official schedule and results?
On the Football Association of Thailand website, in the schedule and results section. The link is placed next to the table; look for the pairing you need and the tournament stage.
Conclusion
This overview helps you match up confirmed pairings, see the home and away teams, and find calendar details for the match you choose. The playoff winners will continue the competition in the round of 32 teams, so the significance of these matches is advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
To plan, start with the team you want to follow, then check the date and time. Dashes in the table do not replace the official calendar and do not mean that no start time has been set. Open the Football Association of Thailand schedule and find the pairing you need. Before watching or traveling, check it again: the calendar may change, and a club’s name alone does not indicate the venue of the match.