🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
The stadium went up remarkably fast in 2011 and was originally called the i-Mobile Stadium before the name changed to Chang Arena under its sponsor. The thing people bring up most is that it's football-specific: the stands sit right on the touchline with no running track in between, so you feel close to the action and the noise carries far more than at a regular ground. It's just outside Buriram town, out towards the Chang International Circuit — the motor-racing track run by the same group — so if you come during a big event you can take in both venues on one trip.
How and where to buy tickets
There are several ways to get tickets for home games. The easiest if you're coming from out of town is to buy online in advance through the club's ticketing system (brutdticket.online) and then collect or scan in at the gate. If you're local or buying at the stadium, there's a ticket office at Chang Arena, and some matches are sold through the Counter Service at any 7-Eleven. Regular league games usually have tickets left at the gate, but for a big match, a derby, or an Asian cup tie, booking online ahead of time is the safer bet.
- Online — the club ticketing system at brutdticket.online lets you pick your own zone and seat; best for big matches that draw a crowd.
- Chang Arena ticket office — buy at the stadium on match day; opens several hours before kickoff, good if you decide to go that same day.
- 7-Eleven Counter Service — some matches are sold through this channel; check the club page first to see whether that fixture is on it.
- Student deal — some games have a limited number of 20 THB tickets, sold only at the stadium ticket office; bring your student ID.
- Children under 15 — free entry at many matches (terms can vary by fixture, so check first).
What to know about ticket prices
Zone prices aren't fixed — the club adjusts them by opponent and how big the game is. For a regular league game the general stands usually run in the low hundreds of THB, while touchline zones or a big match go up from there. We'd rather not lock in exact figures, because they change from fixture to fixture. The surest way is to open the ticket page for the match you're going to — the real price shows up when you pick your zone.
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Which zone should you sit in
If you want the full singing-and-chanting experience, go for the supporters' end behind the goal. Most of the seats there are blue and it's where the crowd is densest, with capos leading the songs and drums the whole game — loud and a lot of fun, but you'll be standing and chanting for most of it. If you're with young kids or older relatives, or you just want to sit comfortably and see the whole game, pick the side stand (the main stand) along the halfway line: easy to follow the play and good for photos.
Supporters' end behind the goal
The heart of the atmosphere — a sea of blue, drums and chants that never stop. Best if you want the full match-day feel, but you'll be standing for most of the game.
Side stand (main stand)
Along the halfway line with a full view of the game, and a roof for sun and rain. Great with family or if you just want to sit back and watch — good for photos too.
Away end
A separate zone for visiting fans. If you've come to follow the opposing team, this is the one to pick — it has its own entrances and exits away from the home crowd.
What match day feels like
A few hours before kickoff the area around the stadium starts buzzing — fans in blue shirts filling the car park, and a row of food carts selling grilled meatballs, fried chicken, smoothies, and Isan staples like som tam and grilled chicken. Prices are what you'd expect from street carts, anywhere from a few tens to the low hundreds of THB. It feels like a temple fair crossed with a European match day, and you can happily wander and take photos by the statues and the club crest out front. As kickoff nears the crowd filters in, the drums and chants build, and by the time the players walk out the whole stand rises together.
Match-day tips
Get there at least an hour and a half before kickoff so you can soak up the atmosphere, grab some food, and find a comfortable seat without scrambling right before the start. When the game ends everyone leaves at once and songthaews and taxis get hard to find, so leave yourself some buffer for the trip back — or, if you drove, for getting out of the car park.
Team merchandise — where to buy it and how much
Football souvenirs are easy to find here. The main shop is the Buriram United Mega Store, out front of the stadium by the car park, with current match shirts, training tops, caps, supporter scarves, keyrings, mugs, and all sorts of small club-branded bits. Match shirts run around 590 THB at the Mega Store (cheaper than the usual retail price), and small items like keyrings or stickers start in the tens of THB. If you want a scarf to wave during the chants, grab one before you head in.
- Buriram United Mega Store — the main shop out front by the car park, the most complete selection; match shirts around 590 THB, plus keyrings, caps and scarves.
- Shop inside Chang Arena — a store within the stadium grounds, open roughly 09:00–20:00; you can drop by even on a non-match day.
- Buriram Castle behind the stadium — a shopping complex open daily 10:00–21:00 with an outlet souvenir store, restaurants and cafes; an easy walk on from the stadium.
- Buriram railway station branch — handy if you've come by train; pick up your gear before your train back.
- Online — order from the official store at shop.buriramunited.com if you missed buying on site or the size sold out.
How to get to Chang Arena (no car needed)
The stadium is about 5–6 km outside town, but it's easier to reach than you'd think. If you've come in by train or coach to the town centre, the cheapest option is the pink songthaew (route 1) that runs from Buriram railway station past the front of Chang Arena, a flat 10 THB the whole way, operating roughly 06:00–18:00. The catch is that late at night after the game there are no more songthaews, so you'll need a taxi, a motorbike taxi, or a ride-hailing app instead.
- Pink songthaew route 1 — from Buriram railway station past the front of the stadium, a flat 10 THB the whole way, running 06:00–18:00 (no late-night service).
- Motorbike taxi / taxi — a few tens of THB from town; good for the late trip back after the game once the songthaews have stopped.
- Ride-hailing apps — available in Buriram, but cars can be scarce and prices rise right after the final whistle, so allow extra time.
- Driving yourself — there's a large car park out front; it gets busy for big matches, so arriving a bit early makes finding a spot easier.
Planning an unhurried football trip
If you're coming to Buriram specifically for the football, a weekend trip works nicely, since most home games kick off on a Saturday or Sunday evening — you can see a few other things first and finish with the match. Here's a realistic two-day plan that actually flows from one stop to the next.
Into town, some easy sightseeing, getting set for the match
Match day at Chang Arena
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