Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
(Sanam Muay Lumpinee)
New Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in 2014
Map
LocationRama IV Road (8 December 1956 – 8 February 2014),
Ram Intra Road (11 February 2014 – present)
Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates13°52′1.36″N 100°36′31.88″E / 13.8670444°N 100.6088556°E / 13.8670444; 100.6088556
OwnerRoyal Thai Army
MG Rachit Arunrangsee,
President
OperatorRoyal Thai Army
Capacity5,000
Field size3007.5 m2
Construction
Built1956
Opened8 December 1956
Expanded11 February 2014 (move ground)
Tenants
Songchai Promotions
Annual King's Cup
Website
muaythaitickets.com/lumpinee-stadium-events/

Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Thai: สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern Stadium, Lumpinee is run by the Royal Thai Army. It has become the symbol of modern Muay Thai. Only Rajadamnern Stadium rivals the prestige of holding the title of "Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee". The ranking system and championship titles are held from mini flyweight (105 lb) up to super welterweight (154 lb).[1]

Muay Thai bouts are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The fights usually start around 18:00.[1]

The final event at its original site on Rama IV Road near Lumphini Park was held on 8 February 2014.[2] The stadium then moved to its new home on Ram Intra Road which can hold up to 5,000 spectators.[3] The new stadium held the first fight on 11 February 2014 and was officially opened on 28 February 2014.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Stadiums in Thailand". www.muaythaionline.org. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
  2. ^ "Last Ever Show At Old Lumpinee Stadium 8th February 2014" (Video). YouTube. 10 February 2014. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  3. ^ "End of an era as Lumpini Boxing Stadium closes its doors on Friday". Phuket News.
  4. ^ "New Lumpini Stadium". Muay Thai Focus. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2014.