The 2026–27 Thai FA Cup is the 33rd 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. 82 clubs entered the competition, which began with the qualification round on 22 September 2026 and will conclude with the final on TBD.
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 2027–28 AFC Champions League Elite League stage and the 2027 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 22–23 September 2026 18 9 + 15 + 6 + 6 → 18 9 2026–27 Thai League 215 2026–27 Thai League 36 Thailand Semi-pro League6 Thailand Amateur League First round TBD 32 18 + 16 + 3 + 17 + 8 + 2 → 32 16 2026–27 Thai League 13 2026–27 Thai League 217 2026–27 Thai League 38 Thailand Semi-pro League2 Thailand Amateur League Second round TBD 16 32 → 16 Third round TBD 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals TBD 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals TBD 2 4 → 2 Final TBD 1 Total 82 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 2026–27 Thai FA Cup featured 36 clubs, comprising 9 clubs from 2026–27 Thai League 2, 15 clubs from 2026–27 Thai League 3, 6 clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League, and 6 clubs from the Thailand Amateur League. The draw for this round took place on 25 August 2026. 82 goals were scored in this round.
First round
Second round
Third round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Tournament statistics Top goalscorers
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Round Athiphat Petcharat Suphanburi (T3) Sing Ubon (TA) 11–0 (A) Qualification round Pratchaya Nuntanapiboon Phichit United (T3) Bangsaen Saensuk (TS) 8–1 (A) Qualification round Chinnawat Prachuapmon Chanthaburi (T2) Chiangmai (T3) 8–0 (H) Qualification round Notes: (H) = Home team; (A) = Away team
See also 2026–27 Thai League 1 2026–27 Thai League 2 2026–27 Thai League 3 2026–27 Thai League 3 Northern Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 Central Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 Eastern Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 Western Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 Southern Region 2026–27 Thai League 3 National Championship 2027 Thailand Semi-pro League 2026–27 Thai League Cup 2026–27 Thai U21 League
References
External links FA Thailand official website Thai League official website Thai FA Cup official Facebook page