2026 Thailand Semi-pro League
4th season of the Thailand Semi-pro League
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The 2026 Thailand Semi-pro League marks the fourth season of the Thailand Semi-pro League, serving as the official fourth tier of the Thai football league system. The league is organized by the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) and managed by Thai League Co., Ltd.[1] It continues to function as a developmental platform for clubs aspiring to progress into professional football, providing a structured pathway to promotion to Thai League 3. A total of 53 clubs are competing in this season, with each club required to meet the Semi-pro Club Licensing requirements. Admission is based on an application process, ensuring that clubs are well-prepared for competitive football at this level.[2] The season officially kicked off on 18 April 2026 and will culminate with the National Championship Stage on TBD, where the national champion will be crowned.
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 18 April 2026 – TBD |
← 2025 2027 → | |
The competition format remains divided into two main stages: the Regional Stage and the National Championship Stage. The champions from each regional zone earn automatic promotion to Thai League 3 for the following season and advance to the National Championship Stage to compete for the national title. A notable change for the 2026 season is the introduction of a league phase scheduling system in the Regional Stage. Under this format, match pairings are pre-determined through a computerized draw, and clubs are subsequently assigned to these positions. Each team plays a total of six matches (three home and three away), ensuring a balanced and standardized competition format across all regions.[3]
Stadiums and locations
Northern region
| Team | Location | Stadium | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomsak | Phetchabun (Lom Sak) | Lomsak FC Stadium | 16°48′39″N 101°14′57″E |
| Nakhon Sawan | Nakhon Sawan (Mueang) | Nakhon Sawan Provincial Stadium | 15°42′36″N 100°06′26″E |
| Paknampho | Nakhon Sawan (Mueang) | Stadium of Nakhon Sawan Sports School | 15°44′33″N 100°07′56″E |
| Phetchabun | Phetchabun (Mueang) | Stadium of Thailand National Sports University, Phetchabun Campus | 16°26′54″N 101°09′02″E |
| Phetpittayakom | Phetchabun (Mueang) | Phetchabun Provincial Stadium | 16°26′57″N 101°09′53″E |
| Phrae | Phrae (Mueang) | Thunghong Subdistrict Municipality Stadium | 18°10′31″N 100°10′16″E |
| Pibul United | Phitsanulok (Mueang) | Stadium of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University | 16°49′55″N 100°12′47″E |
| Thailand National Sports University, Lampang Campus[4] | Lampang (Mueang) | Lampang Provincial Stadium | 18°18′09″N 99°28′25″E |
| Uwear Phitsanulok | Phitsanulok (Mueang) | Phitsanulok PAO. Stadium | 16°50′48″N 100°15′51″E |
Northeastern region
Eastern region
| Team | Location | Stadium | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbueng | Chonburi (Ban Bueng) | Chang Football Park | 13°18′09″N 101°12′25″E |
| Bangsaen Saensuk | Chonburi (Si Racha) | Stadium of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok | 13°13′39″N 100°57′29″E |
| Bankaeng United | Sa Kaeo (Mueang) | Sa Kaeo PAO. Stadium | 13°46′21″N 102°10′43″E |
| Burapha Saensuk | Chonburi (Mueang) | Saensuk Town Municipality Stadium | 13°18′05″N 100°55′22″E |
| Cilie | Chonburi (Si Racha) | Laem Chabang City Municipality Stadium | 13°07′05″N 100°55′07″E |
| Hallelujah | Rayong (Pluak Daeng) | CK Stadium | 12°59′06″N 101°12′52″E |
| Huasamrong Gateway | Chachoengsao (Mueang) | Chachoengsao Town Municipality Stadium | 13°41′24″N 101°04′06″E |
| MNK | Chonburi (Si Racha) | Stadium of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok | 13°13′39″N 100°57′29″E |
| Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon Nayok (Mueang) | Nakhon Nayok PAO. Stadium | 14°12′52″N 101°10′45″E |
| Sriracha | Chonburi (Si Racha) | Si Racha Town Municipality Stadium | 13°10′20″N 100°55′41″E |
Central region
Western region
| Team | Location | Stadium | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPU | Phetchaburi (Tha Yang) | His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium, Tha Yang Subdistrict Municipality | 12°57′43″N 99°53′56″E |
| Karin United | Nakhon Pathom (Phutthamonthon) | Stadium of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom Campus | 13°52′05″N 100°16′12″E |
| Muangnont United | Bangkok (Lak Si) | Stadium of Metropolitan Waterworks Authority | 13°52′59″N 100°33′09″E |
| Pharaohs Phetchaburi United | Phetchaburi (Tha Yang) | His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium, Tha Yang Subdistrict Municipality | 12°57′43″N 99°53′56″E |
| Phetchaburi | Phetchaburi (Mueang) | Stadium of Phetchaburi Rajabhat University | 13°04′20″N 99°58′45″E |
| The Wall SSDC | Suphanburi (Sam Chuk) | Stadium of Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Suphanburi Campus | 14°43′06″N 100°06′33″E |
Southern region
| Team | Location | Stadium | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nara | Narathiwat (Mueang) | Narathiwat PAO. Stadium | 6°25′31″N 101°48′23″E |
| Phang Nga United | Phang Nga (Mueang) | Phang Nga Provincial Stadium | 8°26′59″N 98°32′09″E |
| Phatthalung | Phatthalung (Mueang) | Phatthalung PAO. Stadium | 7°37′00″N 100°02′55″E |
| Phuket United | Phuket (Mueang) | Surakul Stadium | 7°53′20″N 98°22′19″E |
| Surat Thani Rajabhat University | Surat Thani (Mueang) | Stadium of Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus | 9°05′39″N 99°21′32″E |
| Yala City | Yala (Mueang) | Stadium of Thailand National Sports University, Yala Campus | 6°33′09″N 101°17′31″E |
Regional stage
The league continues to be divided into six regional zones, following the structure of Thai League 3. The number of participating clubs in each region may vary depending on licensing approval; however, the competition format has been standardized across all regions for the 2026 season. In this stage, a league phase format is applied. Match fixtures are pre-generated by a computer system, assigning each slot a fixed schedule of opponents (home and away). Clubs are then drawn into these slots, determining their match schedule for the season. This system is conceptually similar to the league phase format used in modern European competitions. Each club plays six matches in total, consisting of three home matches and three away matches. Unlike previous seasons, all regions follow the same format, ensuring consistency in the number of matches played. At the conclusion of the Regional Stage, the top-ranked club in each region is crowned regional champion, earning promotion to Thai League 3 and qualification for the National Championship Stage.
Northern region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand National Sports University, Lampang Campus | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 15 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Paknampho | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 10 | |
| 3 | Phetchabun | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 10 | |
| 4 | Lomsak | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| 5 | Phetpittayakom | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 6 | |
| 6 | Nakhon Sawan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 | |
| 7 | Uwear Phitsanulok | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 | |
| 8 | Pibul United | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 | |
| 9 | Phrae | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | −12 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
Northeastern region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pitchaya Bundit College | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 9 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Sisaket City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 9 | |
| 3 | Esan Fighter | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 9 | |
| 4 | Warin Chamrap | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 8 | |
| 5 | Vongchavalitkul University | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 8 | |
| 6 | Roi Et Alan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 7 | |
| 7 | Surindra | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 7 | |
| 8 | Amnat Poly United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | −9 | 3 | |
| 9 | Nakhon Phanom United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 2 | |
| 10 | Industrial Technology College Yasothon | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 2 | |
| 11 | Thailand National Sports University, Chaiyaphum Campus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | −11 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
Eastern region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banbueng | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 9 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | MNK | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 | |
| 3 | Bankaeng United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 9 | |
| 4 | Huasamrong Gateway | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 9 | |
| 5 | Sriracha | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 6 | |
| 6 | Hallelujah | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | |
| 7 | Nakhon Nayok | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 4 | |
| 8 | Cilie | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 3 | |
| 9 | Bangsaen Saensuk | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 16 | −10 | 1 | |
| 10 | Burapha Saensuk | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
Central region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayutthaya PK | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 12 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Pathum Thani | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | +10 | 10 | |
| 3 | Bangkapi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 9 | |
| 4 | Romklao United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 8 | |
| 5 | Old Blood | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 6 | |
| 6 | Hornbill Junior | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 5 | |
| 7 | Muangmin United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 3 | |
| 8 | Ayothaya Warrior | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 3 | |
| 9 | Poma | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 3 | |
| 10 | Pongnapha | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 3 | |
| 11 | Police Ladkrabang | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
Western region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPU | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 8 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Karin United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | The Wall SSDC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | |
| 4 | Phetchaburi | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 | |
| 5 | Pharaohs Phetchaburi United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 | |
| 6 | Muangnont United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
Southern region
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 10 | Promotion to 2026–27 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Phatthalung | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 8 | |
| 3 | Surat Thani Rajabhat University | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| 4 | Yala City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Phuket United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 2 | |
| 6 | Phang Nga United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 14 | −9 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins; 5) Away wins; 6) Away goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Drawing of lots.
- Results
National Championship stage
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 FA Cup
- 2025–26 Thai League Cup
- 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup