The 2025–26 Thai League Cup marked the 16th season of Thailand's knockout football competition in its second era. This edition of the League Cup signaled the tournament's return to Thai football after a 10-year hiatus. Sponsored by Muang Thai Life Assurance and Muang Thai Insurance, it was officially known as the Muang Thai Cup (). 80 clubs were accepted into the competition, which commenced with the first qualification round on 7 October 2025 and concluded with the final on 24 May 2026. Notably, the tournament was open exclusively to clubs from Thai League 1, Thai League 2, and Thai League 3.
The competition structure was as follows: Clubs from Thai League 3 began their journey in the qualifying rounds, which are organized regionally. As the tournament progresses, clubs from Thai League 2 enter during the play-off round. The first round then saw the entry of clubs from Thai League 1, who await the winners of the previous rounds.
The competition offered the champions a prize of 5 million baht, while the runners-up earned 1 million baht. In addition to domestic silverware, the winner of the final earned qualification for the 2026–27 ASEAN Club Championship. The tournament's reintroduction marked its return to the Thai football calendar as a regional competition involving clubs from across the country.
Calendar Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round First qualification round 7–8 October 2025 13 26 → 13 26 2025–26 Thai League 3 Second qualification round 21–22 October 2025 19 25 2025–26 Thai League 3 Qualification play-off round 26–27 November 2025 and10–17 December 2025 16 19 + 13 → 16 13 2025–26 Thai League 2 First round 27–28 December 2025 16 16 + 16 → 16 16 2025–26 Thai League 1 Second round 21–28 January 2026 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals 18 March 2026 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals 8 April 2026 2 4 → 2 Final 24 May 2026 1 2 → Champions Total 80 clubs
Results Note: T1: Clubs from Thai League 1; T2: Clubs from Thai League 2; T3: Clubs from Thai League 3.
First qualification round 26 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 participated in the first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup. The draw for this round took place on 20 August 2025. 39 goals were scored in this round.
Northern region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Northern Region featured 4 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northern Region.
Central region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Central Region featured 4 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Central Region.
Northeastern region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Northeastern Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region.
Eastern region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Eastern Region featured 8 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Eastern Region.
Western region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Western Region featured 2 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Western Region.
Southern region The first qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Southern Region featured 2 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Southern Region.
Second qualification round The second qualification round consists of 13 clubs from 2025–26 Thai League 3, winners of the first qualification round, alongside 25 new clubs from the same league. 53 goals were scored in this round.
Northern region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Northern Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northern Region.
Central region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Central Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Central Region.
Northeastern region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Northeastern Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region.
Eastern region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Eastern Region featured 8 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Eastern Region.
Western region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Western Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Western Region.
Southern region The second qualification round of the 2025–26 Thai League Cup in the Southern Region featured 6 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Southern Region.
Qualification play-off round The qualification play-off round consists of 19 clubs from 2025–26 Thai League 3, winners of the second qualification round, alongside 13 new clubs from 2025–26 Thai League 2. The draw for this round took place on 11 November 2025. 48 goals were scored in this round.
First round The first round consists of 32 clubs. This includes 16 clubs advancing from the qualification play-off round, with 8 clubs representing the 2025–26 Thai League 2 and 8 clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 3. Additionally, 16 top-tier clubs from the 2025–26 Thai League 1 joined the competition at this stage. The draw for this round took place on 28 November 2025. 46 goals were scored in this round.
Second round The second round consists of 16 clubs, all of which secured victories in the first round. This stage features 12 clubs from the T1, 3 clubs from the T2, and 1 club from the T3. The draw for this round took place on 8 January 2026. 23 goals were scored in this round.
Quarter-finals The quarter-finals consist of 8 clubs, all of which secured victories in the second round. This stage features 4 clubs from the T1, 3 clubs from the T2, and 1 club from the T3. The draw for this round took place on 26 February 2026. 14 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 24 March 2026. 8 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 Teerasak PoeiphimaiPort52 Ikhsan FandiBG Pathum United4 Warayut KlomnakBurapha United Yotsakorn BuraphaChonburi Brayan PereaPort6 Teerasil DangdaBangkok United3 Shayn Djelloul ChekalilChachoengsao Hi-Tek Oege-Sietse van LingenChonburi Eric KumiLopburi City JardelNongbua Pitchaya
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Round Warayut Klomnak Burapha United (T3) Saimit Kabin United (T3) 6–0 (H) Second qualification round Jardel Nongbua Pitchaya (T2) Khelang United (T3) 6–1 (A) Qualification play-off round Teerasak Poeiphimai4 Port (T1) Khon Kaen United (T2) 7–0 (H) Quarter-finals Notes: 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 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup 2025–26 Thai FA Cup
References
External links Thai League official website