Fight night at Rajadamnern

About this experience

According to the stadium itself, Rajadamnern opened in 1945 as the first Muay Thai stadium, and it introduced the round ring, rankings and the championship belt to the sport. It stands on Rajadamnern Nok Road in the Old Town, with about 3,500 seats around the ring. The stadium's site lists fight nights every day of the week under different promotions, with bouts of three or five rounds.

Before each bout the fighters perform the Wai Kru, a ritual that honours their teachers, to live Piphat music, wearing the Mongkol headband. Between fights the venue runs big screens, lighting and sound, which the listing makes much of. The fights are the point.

Read the small print. The listing says the ticket is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You cannot pick a specific seat or move between zones, and the card can change without notice with no refund. The listing also mentions hotel transfers, food and drinks and a guide, but the meeting instructions only describe swapping your voucher at the ticket desk, so confirm before you count on any of them.

• Rajadamnern Stadium, opened in 1945
• The Wai Kru ritual before each bout
• Live Piphat music through the fights
• Fight nights every day of the week, per the stadium
• Bouts of three or five rounds
• Voucher swapped for a ticket at the stadium desk

How the day runs

1. Before the cardTicket desk

   Swap your GetYourGuide voucher for a paper ticket at Counters 2 to 6.

2. DoorsFind your zone

   Tickets are by zone; you cannot choose a seat or change zones.

3. Each boutWai Kru

   Fighters perform the Wai Kru to honour their teachers, with live Piphat music.

4. The cardThree or five rounds

   Bouts run three or five rounds, per the stadium.

5. Late eveningHead home

   The listing says about three hours. Cards can run longer.

What's included

Who it suits

What guests say

Tips before you book

• Book it for a different night from your tour. A card can run long.
• Check the stadium schedule for your date; cards change with fighters' availability.
• No flash photography, glass, or outside food and drinks.
• Arrive before the first bout. Late entry is allowed, but you miss fights.
• The stadium is on Rajadamnern Nok Road in the Old Town; a taxi or Grab is the easy way there.

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