The 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup is the 2nd season of a Thailand's knockout football competition. Matches are organized into two phases: the league and the knockout phases. In the league phase, clubs compete in a regionally based format with a fixed number of matches per club, while the knockout phase follows a single-elimination structure. The competition retains its sponsorship by BG Container Glass (BGC) and Muang Thai Insurance (MTI), and it is officially named the BGC Muang Thai Insurance Cup (). A total of 55 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 3 are participating, a decrease from 58 clubs in the inaugural season. The tournament commenced on 30 November 2024 and concluded with the final on 19 April 2025. The prize pool remains unchanged, with the champions awarded 3 million baht and the runners-up receiving 1 million baht.
Calendar Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round League phase 30 November –26 December 2024 110 55 2023–24 Thai League 3 Round of 16 4–5 January 2025 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals 11–12 January 2025 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals 12 February 2025 (1st leg)5 March 2025 (2nd leg) 4 4 → 2 Final 19 April 2025 1 2 → Champions Total 55 clubs
Results Note: N: Clubs from Northern region; NE: Clubs from Northeastern region; E: Clubs from Eastern region; C: Clubs from Central region; W: Clubs from Western region; S: Clubs from Southern region.
League phase In the league phase, the 55 participating clubs are divided into six regions based on the 2024–25 Thai League 3 regional divisions. Unlike a traditional round-robin system, each club plays four matches (two at home and two away) against opponents randomly drawn by a computerized system within their region. Standings are maintained separately for each region. At the end of the league phase, the top two clubs from each region automatically qualify for the knockout phase. Additionally, the third-placed clubs from all six regions are ranked against each other, with the four best-performing clubs earning the remaining slots in the knockout phase.
Upper group Northern region
Northeastern region
Eastern region
Lower group Central region
Western region
Southern region
Ranking of third-placed clubs Upper group
Lower group
Knockout phase The knockout phase consists of 16 clubs: the 12 automatic qualifiers from the league phase and the four best third-placed clubs. The phase adopts a single-elimination format, starting from the Round of 16, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. All matches in the knockout phase are single-legged except for the semi-finals, which are played over two legs. In the event of a tie in the semi-finals, the away goals rule applies, followed by penalty shootouts if necessary. The final is played as a single-leg match to determine the tournament champion.
Club Qualified asUpper group Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United Northern region winners Udon United Northeastern region winners Navy Eastern region winners Phitsanulok Northern region runners-up Khon Kaen Northeastern region runners-up Pluakdaeng United Eastern region runners-up Saimit Kabin United Best third-placed Muang Loei United 2nd best third-placedLower group Prime Bangkok Central region winners Thonburi United Western region winners Phatthalung Southern region winners Kasem Bundit University Central region runners-up Samut Sakhon City Western region runners-up Songkhla Southern region runners-up Lopburi City Best third-placed Thap Luang United 2nd best third-placed
Round of 16 The round of 16 features 2 clubs from the Northern region, 3 clubs from the Northeastern region, 3 clubs from the Eastern region, 3 clubs from the Central region, 3 clubs from the Western region, and 2 clubs from the Southern region. The draw for this round took place on 23 December 2024. 17 goals were scored in this round.
Upper group
Lower group
Quarter-finals The quarter-finals consist of 8 clubs, all advancing as winners from the Round of 16. These clubs include 1 club from the Northern region, 1 club from the Northeastern region, 2 clubs from the Eastern region, 1 club from the Central region, 2 clubs from the Western region, and 1 club from the Southern region. The draw for this round took place on 23 December 2024. 19 goals were scored in this round.
Semi-finals The semi-finals consist of 4 clubs, all advancing as winners from the quarter-finals. These clubs include 1 club from the Northern region, 2 clubs from the Western region, and 1 club from the Southern region. The draw for this round took place on 16 January 2025. 6 goals were scored in this round.
1st leg
2nd leg
Final
The final consists of 2 clubs, all advancing as winners from the semi-finals. These clubs include one from the Western region and one from the Southern region. No goals were scored in this round.
Tournament statistics Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Lucas Gaudencio MoraesPhatthalung6 Teerapong MalaiPluakdaeng United Felipe Vasconcelos PaimSamut Sakhon City Bouda Henry IsmaëlThonburi United5 Alex Mermoz Djatche NandjeLopburi City5 Panigazzi Matías IgnacioNavy Thanphisit Hempandan Prasit PattanatanawisutSamut Sakhon City
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Round Ozobialu Chinedu Kennedy Kasem Bundit University (C) Saraburi United (C) 5–1 (A) League phase Central region Ekene Victor Azike Phitsanulok (N) Maejo United (N) 3–0 (H) League phase Northern region Kueanun Junumpai Toko Customs United (E) ACDC (E) 6–4 (H) League phase Eastern region Lucas Gaudencio Moraes4 Phatthalung (S) Pattani (S) 4–3 (A) League phase Southern region Panigazzi Matías Ignacio Navy (E) Marines (E) 5–0 (H) League phase Eastern region Aphiwat Mitrak Khon Kaen (NE) Surin Khong Chee Mool (NE) 9–1 (A) League phase Northeastern region Teerapong Malai Pluakdaeng United (E) ACDC (E) 5–3 (H) League phase Eastern region Felipe Vasconcelos Paim Samut Sakhon City (W) Phatthalung (S) 4–1 (H) Round of 16 Notes: 4 = Player scored 4 goals; (H) = Home team; (A) = Away team
See also 2024–25 Thai League 1 2024–25 Thai League 2 2024–25 Thai League 3 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Eastern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region 2024–25 Thai FA Cup 2024–25 Thai League Cup
References
External links FA Thailand official website Thai League official website