2026–27 Thai League 1
Football league season
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The 2026–27 Thai League 1 will be the 10th season of Thai League 1 under its current name and the 30th season of top-flight Thai football professional league since its establishment in 1996. This league is also known as BYD Sealion 6 League I due to the sponsorship deal with BYD Auto. The season is scheduled to begin on 4 September 2026 and will conclude on 30 May 2027.
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 September 2026 – 30 May 2027 |
← 2025–26 2027–28 →
All statistics correct as of 10 May 2026. | |
Buriram United entered the season as the five-time defending champions, having won their fifth consecutive league title and 12th overall Thai top-flight football title the previous season.[1]
In this season, there is a change in the Thai League 1’s foreign player rules, as the ASEAN Quota is abolished. [2]
Overview
Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
16 teams will compete in the league – the thirteen teams from previous season and three teams promoted from Thai League 2.
Teams promoted from Thai League 2
Rasisalai United and Sisaket United became the first two teams to be promoted on 18 April 2026 & 25 April 2026 after winning their respective matches. Pattani became the last team to be promoted after their win on penalties against Nongbua Pitchaya. It was 3–3 on aggregate in the promotion play-off. [3]
Rasisalai & Pattani United secured back-to-back promotion and where promoted to the top tier for the first time in their histories while Sisaket United also secured promotion to the top tier for the first time in their history, thus all the 3 teams promoted are competing in top tier for the first time in their histories.
Teams
Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2024–25 season.
To Thai League 1Promoted from the Thai League 2 |
From Thai League 1Relegated to the Thai League 2
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Teams by province
Stadiums and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | Ayutthaya | Ayutthaya Province Stadium | 5,000 |
| Bangkok United | Thanyaburi | True BG Stadium | 15,114 |
| BG Pathum United | Thanyaburi | True BG Stadium | 15,114 |
| Buriram United | Buriram | Chang Arena | 32,600 |
| Chiangrai United | Ban Du | Singha Chiangrai Stadium | 12,000 |
| Chonburi | Chonburi | Chonburi Daikin Stadium | 8,680 |
| Lamphun Warriors | Lamphun | Lamphun Warriors Stadium | 5,179 |
| Pattani↑ | Pattani | Rainbow Stadium | 12,000 |
| Port | Khlong Toei | PAT Stadium | 6,250 |
| PT Prachuap | Prachuap Khiri Khan | Sam Ao Stadium | 5,000 |
| Rasisalai United↑ | Rasi Salai | Sisaket Provincial Stadium | 2,500 |
| Ratchaburi | Ratchaburi | Dragon Solar Park | 10,000 |
| Rayong | Rayong | Rayong Province Stadium | 7,500 |
| Sisaket United ↑ | Mueang Sisaket | Sri Nakhon Lamduan | 11,200 |
| Sukhothai | Sukhothai | Thalay Luang Stadium | 8,020 |
| Uthai Thani | Uthai Thani | Uthai Thani Province Stadium | 5,500 |
| ↑ | Promoted from the Thai League 2 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Kit sponsor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Continental | Other kit sponsor(s) | ||||
| Ayutthaya United |  Arun Tulwattanangkul |
Kitphom Bunsan |
 Umbro |
Chang | List
| |
| Bangkok United | Totchtawan Sripan |
 Everton |
 Adidas |
True | ||
| BG Pathum United |  Vladimir Vujović |
Sarach Yooyen |
 Nike |
Leo | Singha Group | List
|
| Buriram United | Mark Jackson |
Narubadin Weerawatnodom |
Made by club Ego Sport3 |
Chang | List
| |
| Chiangrai United | Vacant | Sanukran Thinjom |
2S Sport |
Singha Lemon Soda | List
| |
| Chonburi | Rangsan Viwatchaichok |
Channarong Promsrikaew |
FBT |
Chang | List
| |
| Lamphun Warriors | Dennis Amato |
Akarapong Pumwisat |
 Kelme |
Chang | List
| |
| Pattani | Harnarong Chunhakunakorn |
Ninuruddin Nideha |
Maisz |
Muang Thai Insurance | List
| |
| Port | Sarawut Treephan |
Peeradol Chamrasamee |
 Mizuno |
Muang Thai Insurance | List
| |
| PT Prachuap | Sasom Pobprasert |
Jirapan Phasukihan |
Ari |
PTG Energy | ||
| Rasisalai United | Sirisak Yodyardthai |
Somyot Pongsuwan |
Energy Sport |
Muang Thai Insurance | ||
| Ratchaburi | Worrawoot Srimaka |
Jakkaphan Kaewprom |
Mizuno |
Chang | List
| |
| Rayong | Aktaporn Chalitaporn |
Stenio Junior |
Ego Sport |
WHA Group | List
| |
| Sisaket United | Somchai Chuayboonchum |
Kittipong Wongma |
Ego Sport |
Chang | List
| |
| Sukhothai | Tassanapong Muaddarak |
Warrix |
Chang | List
| ||
| Uthai Thani | Alexandre Gama |
Wattana Playnum |
 Hummel |
GRC | List
| |
Managerial changes
Pre-season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayong | Jukkapant Punpee |
Signed by U20 |
6 May 2026 | Aktaporn Chalitaporn |
19 June 2026 [4] |
| Port | Alexandre Gama |
Resigned | 15 May 2026[5] | Sarawut Treephan |
16 May 2026 |
| Rasisalai United | Arnon Bandasak |
End of contract | 16 May 2026 | Sirisak Yodyardthai |
12 July 2026 [6] |
| Uthai Thani |  Miloš Joksić |
16 May 2026[7] | Alexandre Gama |
8 June 2026 [8] | |
| Sukhothai | Ekalak Thong-am |
Signed by Nakhon Si United | 18 May 2026 | Rattee Ueathanaphaisarn |
6 June 2026 [9] |
| Chiangrai United | Sirisak Yodyardthai |
Signed by Rasisalai United | 22 May 2026 | ||
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayutthaya United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to the 2027–28 AFC Champions League Elite League stage |
| 2 | Bangkok United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | BG Pathum United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage |
| 4 | Buriram United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Chiangrai United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Chonburi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Lamphun Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Pattani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Port | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | PT Prachuap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Rasisalai United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Rayong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Sisaket United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Thai League 2 |
| 15 | Sukhothai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Uthai Thani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
Season statistics
Top Goalscorers
- As of 3 May 2026.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
- 2026–27 Thai League 2
- 2026–27 Thai League 3
- 2026 Thailand Semi-pro League
- 2027 Thailand Semi-pro League
- 2026 Thailand Amateur League
- 2026–27 Thai FA Cup
- 2026–27 Thai League Cup
- 2026 Thailand Champions Cup