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Thailand Hosts International Esports Championship in Ayutthaya

Thailand will host an international esports championship in Ayutthaya on August 14–16, 2026, featuring Street Fighter 6 and eFootball Mobile competitions with over 500,000 baht in prizes.

Thailand Hosts International Esports Championship in Ayutthaya
13 Aug Khaosod

The Thai Esports Association, working with Thailand's Sport Excellence Development Division and the Sports Authority of Thailand, will host the international Esports Championship 2026 at The Hall Convention Center in Ayutthaya City Park from August 14–16, 2026.

The three-day tournament will feature two major games: Street Fighter 6 and eFootball Mobile. Thai national team representatives will be selected on August 14, then compete against international players on August 15–16 for a combined prize pool exceeding 500,000 baht.

For those who prefer other games, there is also a special ROV Double Champions 2026 tournament sponsored by Krung Thai Bank, open to all competitors across all three days with a prize pool of 60,000 baht. Even losing teams have a chance to win prize money. Registration is available in advance or on-site with early arrival required for walk-in registration.

Gamers interested in experiencing international-level esports competition or competing for prizes are invited to participate this weekend.

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