Chang Arena


Buriram Stadium is a 32,600-seat football stadium in Buriram, Thailand. The stadium is the home of Thailand's 2011, 2013, and 2015 treble champions, Buriram United. Chang Arena is the largest club-owned football stadium in Thailand. Its nickname is "Thunder Castle", the fifth castle of Buriram Province.

History

Chang Arena is in the Mueang Buriram District. The 150-acre site has a capacity of 32,600 people with parking for 500 cars and 1,000 motorcycles. The pitch is floodlit, allowing for night matches.

Name

The stadium is officially named "New I-Mobile Stadium". It is also known as "Thunder Castle Stadium". The stadium is referred as "Chang Arena" due to the sponsorship of Chang beer. The stadium is referred to by its official name, Buriram Stadium, by the Asian Football Confederation.

Facilities

The stadium is the first sole-use football stadium in Thailand that meets FIFA and AFC standards. The stadium is eligible to host all levels of domestic or international football matches. The stadium houses locker rooms for home and visiting teams, modern medical facilities, and television and radio broadcasting facilities.

International football matches

[2020 AFC U-23 Championship]

Attendances

The average and highest attendances at Buriram United domestic league competitions:
YearAverageHighestCompetition
201115,00824,7122011 Thai Premier League
201215,31923,0332012 Thai Premier League
201318,94127,0882013 Thai Premier League
201419,13233,3252014 Thai Premier League
201519,55333,2692015 Thai Premier League
201615,54732,6002016 Thai League T1