Hisense Youth Cup 2026 Comes To Chiang Rai Inspiring Young Football Stars

CHIANG RAI – Football is more than just a game. For many kids, it is a big dream. To help these dreams come true, Hisense is hosting a major youth football tournament in Thailand. The global technology brand is teaming up with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). Together, they proudly announce the third annual “HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026.”

This exciting 7-a-side tournament is built for boys under the age of 12. It will happen in the beautiful northern province of Chiang Rai. The matches will take place at the famous Singha Chiang Rai Stadium. Fans and families can watch the games live on May 30, May 31, and June 1, 2026. You can read the details in the original news announcement.

Normally, big sports events happen in large cities like Bangkok. However, this year is completely different. This is the first time the Hisense Youth Cup is moving to a regional province. The goal is simple and clear. The organizers want to give children outside the capital city a fair chance to shine.

Taweesak Kongchana is the Vice Chairman of Hisense International (Thailand). He explained that his company cares deeply about social development. Giving kids a real chance is the best way to help them grow.

Hisense believes that talent exists everywhere. Kids in rural towns deserve the exact same high-standard events as kids in big cities. This tournament is a great stepping stone. It helps young players build skills, gain confidence, and maybe even become professional football players one day.

Strong Support from Sports Leaders

A special press conference took place in Bangkok to announce the event. Many important people from the sports world attended. They gathered at the Sports Authority of Thailand headquarters to celebrate the launch.

Here are the key leaders who helped make this event happen:

Taweesak Kongchana: Vice Chairman of Hisense International (Thailand).
Nittaya Kerdjuntuk: Director of Professional Sports at the Sports Authority of Thailand.
Salakjit Tiyapairat: President of the Chiang Rai Cultural Council.
Waratchaya Kosaentor: Advisor to the Singha Chiang Rai United Football Club.
Jaruwat Pribwai and Natthaphon Phanrit: Famous Thai national football players who came to inspire the kids.

Director Nittaya praised Hisense for its dedication to youth sports. She hopes this event will light a spark in the hearts of young players. With the right support, today’s young dreamers can become tomorrow’s national heroes.

The competition will be fierce but fun. A total of 32 school teams will join the tournament. All players must be 12 years old or younger. The games will use a fast-paced 7-a-side format. This style of play is exciting and allows kids to touch the ball more often.

The three-day event is split into two parts. First, there is a group stage. The 32 teams are divided into 8 groups. Each group has 4 teams. They will play against each other to score points. After that, the best 16 teams will move on to the knockout stage. In this stage, teams must win to stay in the game. The winning teams will keep playing until they reach the final match.

Amazing Prizes Worth Over 200,000 Baht

The Hisense Youth Cup offers amazing rewards. The total prize pool is worth more than 200,000 Thai Baht. This money will help schools buy better sports gear and support their football programs.

Here is the complete breakdown of the prizes:

Champion: The winning team gets a beautiful trophy, 30,000 THB in cash, and high-quality Hisense audio-visual equipment worth 120,000 THB.
First Runner-Up: The second-place team receives 20,000 THB to support their football club.
Second Runner-Up: The third-place team takes home 10,000 THB.
Third Runner-Up: The fourth-place team gets 7,000 THB.
Most Valuable Player (MVP): The best player of the tournament wins an extra 4,000 THB.
Top Goal Scorer: The player who scores the most goals gets 4,000 THB.
Best Goalkeeper: The top goalie receives 4,000 THB.
Best Cheering Team: The school with the loudest and most fun fans wins 5,000 THB.

A Bright Future for Thai Football

Youth sports are vital for a healthy society. Events like this keep kids active and teach them teamwork. Furthermore, it gives them a healthy way to spend their free time. As an official partner of FIFA, Hisense understands the global power of football. By bringing this energy to Chiang Rai, they are planting healthy seeds for the future.

In the end, this tournament is not just about winning money or a shiny trophy. It is about joy, passion, and friendship. For the 32 schools competing, the Hisense Youth Cup 2026 will be an experience they will never forget.