The 2025–26 Thai FA Cup is the 32nd season of Thai FA Cup, Thailand's top knockout football competition. Officially named the Chang FA Cup () due to sponsorship from Chang, the tournament is organized by the Football Association of Thailand and open to clubs across all divisions. 95 clubs entered the competition, which began with the qualification round on 24 September 2025 and will conclude with the final on 31 May 2026.

Clubs from Thai League 2, Thai League 3, the Thailand Semi-pro League, and the Thailand Amateur League compete in the qualification round, with some clubs receiving byes to the first round, which features 64 teams. Thai League 1 clubs automatically enter at this round. Matches in the qualification round proceed to penalties if tied after 90 minutes, while from the first round onward, extra time and penalties are used to determine the winner. All rounds are single-elimination, with home advantage determined by draw, except for the semifinals and final, which are held at neutral venues.

The tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite League stage and the 2026 Thailand Champions Cup. The champion will also receive a prize of 5,000,000 baht, while the runner-up will be awarded 1,000,000 baht. As one of the most prestigious competitions in Thai football, the FA Cup offers clubs from all tiers a chance to compete for national honors.

Schedule Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round Qualification round 24 September 2025 31 10 + 33 + 9 + 10 → 31 10 2025–26 Thai League 233 2025–26 Thai League 39 Thailand Semi-pro League10 Thailand Amateur League First round 29–30 October 2025 32 31 + 16 + 4 + 6 + 3 + 4 → 32 16 2025–26 Thai League 14 2025–26 Thai League 26 2025–26 Thai League 33 Thailand Semi-pro League4 Thailand Amateur League Second round 20–21 December 2025 16 32 → 16 Third round 14 January 2026 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals 25 February 2026 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals 17 May 2026 2 4 → 2 Final 31 May 2026 1 Total 95 clubs

Results Note: T1: Clubs from Thai League 1; T2: Clubs from Thai League 2; T3: Clubs from Thai League 3; TS: Clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League; TA: Clubs from Thailand Amateur League.

Qualification round The qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai FA Cup featured 62 clubs, comprising 10 clubs from 2025–26 Thai League 2, 33 clubs from 2025–26 Thai League 3, 7 clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League, and 12 clubs from the Thailand Amateur League. The draw for this round took place on 29 August 2025. 114 goals were scored in this round.

First round The first round consists of 64 clubs: 31 winners from the qualification round and 33 clubs that automatically advanced. Among the qualification round winners are 5 clubs from T2, 22 from T3, 1 from TS, and 3 from TA. Joining them are 16 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 1, who were granted automatic entry as the top-tier league representatives. Additionally, clubs from other leagues received byes directly to the first round, including 4 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 2, 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3, 3 clubs from the Thailand Semi-pro League, and 4 clubs from the Thailand Amateur League. The draw for this round took place on 2 October 2025. 141 goals were scored in this round.

Second round The second round consists of 32 clubs, all securing victories in the first round. This stage features 15 clubs from the T1, 6 clubs from the T2, 9 clubs from the T3, and 2 clubs from the TA. The draw for this round took place on 20 November 2025. 54 goals were scored in this round.

Third round The third round consists of 16 clubs, all securing victories in the second round. This stage features 10 clubs from the T1, 4 clubs from the T2, and 2 clubs from the T3. The draw for this round took place on 25 December 2025. 25 goals were scored in this round.

Quarter-finals The quarter-finals consist of 8 clubs, all securing victories in the third round. This stage features 7 clubs from the T1 and 1 club from the T2. The draw for this round took place on 27 January 2026. 11 goals were scored in this round.

Semi-finals The semi-finals consist of 4 clubs, all from the T1. These clubs progressed to this stage after winning their respective matches in the quarter-finals. The draw for this round took place on 20 April 2026. 6 goals were scored in this round.

Final

The final consists of 2 clubs, both from the T1. These clubs progressed to this stage after winning their respective matches in the semi-finals. 1 goal was scored in this round.

Tournament statistics Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClubGoals1 Aliu Micheal AbdulSamui United72 Guilherme BissoliBuriram United63 Robert ŽuljBuriram United5 Tanet SaengthongUbon Kids City5 Matheus Fornazari CustódioBG Pathum United4 Chinnawat PrachuabmonChiangrai United Phongsakon SangkasophaKhon Kaen United Thanawut PhochaiNongbua Pitchaya Amarin ChaisuesatSamui United

Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Round Sattawat Yanjinda Marines (T3) Muang Klaeng (TA) 13–0 (A) Qualification round Thanyapat Thanawut Marines (T3) Muang Klaeng (TA) 13–0 (A) Qualification round Teerawat Durnee PSU Surat Thani City (T3) APD United (TA) 9–0 (H) Qualification round Thanadon Yankaew Samui United (T3) Nakhon Pathom City (TA) 20–0 (H) Qualification round Aliu Micheal Abdul7 Samui United (T3) Nakhon Pathom City (TA) 20–0 (H) Qualification round Amarin Chaisuesat4 Samui United (T3) Nakhon Pathom City (TA) 20–0 (H) Qualification round Eric Kumi Lopburi City (T3) Nakhon Phanom United (TS) 5–1 (A) Qualification round Ikhsan Fandi Ratchaburi (T1) Lopburi City (T3) 3–2 (A) First round Pakorn Seekaewnit Nongbua Pitchaya (T2) Thonburi Forest (TA) 7–0 (A) First round Chinnawat Prachuabmon4 Chiangrai United (T1) Sing Pathum Thani (TA) 19–0 (H) First round Thanawat Pimyotha Chiangrai United (T1) Sing Pathum Thani (TA) 19–0 (H) First round Ongsa Singthong Chiangrai United (T1) Sing Pathum Thani (TA) 19–0 (H) First round Fejsal Mulić Buriram United (T1) Warin Chamrap (TS) 12–0 (H) First round Phongsakon Sangkasopha Khon Kaen United (T2) Nongkhai (TA) 5–0 (A) First round Tanet Saengthong Ubon Kids City (TA) Surin Khong Chee Mool (T3) 9–2 (A) First round Manaschai Faktae Ubon Kids City (TA) Surin Khong Chee Mool (T3) 9–2 (A) First round Sarayut Yoosuebchuea Muangthong United (T1) Romklao United (TS) 10–0 (H) First round Guilherme Bissoli Buriram United (T1) Customs United (T3) 5–1 (A) Second round Guilherme Bissoli Buriram United (T1) Pattani (T2) 4–0 (H) Third round Robert Žulj Buriram United (T1) Khon Kaen United (T2) 6–0 (H) Quarter-finals Notes: 7 = Player scored 7 goals; 4 = Player scored 4 goals; (H) = Home team; (A) = Away team

See also 2025–26 Thai League 1 2025–26 Thai League 2 2025–26 Thai League 3 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northern Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 Central Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 Eastern Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 Western Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 Southern Region 2025–26 Thai League 3 National Championship 2026 Thailand Semi-pro League 2025–26 Thai League Cup 2025 Thai U21 League

References

External links FA Thailand official website Thai League official website Thai FA Cup official Facebook page