SEA Games 2025: U-22 football moved from Chiang Mai to Bangkok!

SEA Games 2025: U-22 football moved from Chiang Mai to Bangkok!

A big change is coming to football group games during the SEA Games 2025! Local organizers have decided that the matches in Group C, which includes the U-22 national team of Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar and the Philippines, will no longer be played at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai. Instead, the teams will go to the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. This move is due, among other things, to the Bangkok stadium's larger capacity of 55,000 seats, while the stadium in Chiang Mai only offers space for around 30,000 spectators [onefootball.com].

Why this step? It seems as if the decision was mainly due to the better accessibility and infrastructural opportunities that a large city center like Bangkok brings with it. The Rajamangala Stadium, located in the heart of the capital, will be the new venue for the exciting games.

Preparation of the U-22 national team

Meanwhile, Indra Sjafri, the coach of Indonesia's U-23 national team, is doing everything he can to get his squad fit for the upcoming games. After a friendly against India in Jakarta on October 10th, he plans to continue preparing the team for intensive Dupan changes in the coming weeks. In order to achieve the optimal team composition, two further test matches will follow during FIFA Matchday in November 2025. As bola.com reports, Sjafri emphasizes the value of these games in developing a competitive team.

There is great anticipation for the football tournament, which will take place in Thailand from December 3rd to 18th, 2025. The men's matches will be played not only in Bangkok, but also in Chiang Mai and Songkhla, while the women's matches will take place in Chonburi, according to information from Wikipedia. This variety of venues shows how important football is to sporting life in Thailand.

Details about the group games

The draw, which took place on October 19, 2025, has already heated up emotions - the teams are looking forward to their encounters. The tournament has clear rules for classification in the group stage, which include points, goal difference, goals scored and disciplinary points. Bigger surprises cannot be ruled out!

As you can see, the SEA Games 2025 will be an exciting event for football fans that not only promises top sporting achievements, but also offers the opportunity for cultural encounters and exchange between the participating countries. Stay tuned for more up-to-date information and exciting developments surrounding the tournament!