The UAE Muay Thai Championship will be held from 14-16 February 2025 at Space 42 Arena, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, bringing together 824 competitors from 61 clubs across the UAE and overseas.
The event, organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, marks one of the largest Muay Thai competitions in the region’s history, reflecting the sport’s rapid growth and popularity. For the first time, matches will be held simultaneously across four rings, ensuring an action-packed experience for fighters and fans alike. Alongside the UAE’s top clubs, the championship will welcome international teams from Uzbekistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, Palestine, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, further elevating the level of competition. A total of 183 coaches will oversee the participating clubs, while 60 referees will officiate the fights, ensuring fair play and high-standard officiating throughout the tournament.
The UAE Muay Thai Championship is a key event in the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation’s annual calendar, kicking off the 2025 tournament season. It serves as a platform for skill development, talent discovery, and fostering national team prospects across various age divisions. Fighters aged 8 to 23 will compete across multiple weight categories tailored to their age groups. The event schedule includes weigh-ins and medical check-ups on 12 February in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the opening fights will take place 14 February from 2pm, Day 2 bouts will begin on 15 February from 11am, and the final matches will begin on 16 February from 11am. Ali Khouri, Board Member of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said: “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response, which underscores the strong engagement from athletes, clubs, and the Muay Thai community both locally and internationally. This championship sets a new benchmark for the sport in the UAE, not just in terms of participation but also in the level of competition we anticipate. “This tournament is a direct reflection of the vision of His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the Asian and Arab Muay Thai Federations and President of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation. His leadership has been instrumental in developing a dynamic tournament calendar, filled with top-tier championships, initiatives, and training programmes aimed at elevating the sport’s competitive standards. This event is designed to enhance fighters’ technical abilities, provide invaluable in-ring experience, and contribute to the long-term development of Muay Thai in the region. “With its largest-ever lineup of fighters, extensive international representation, and world-class organisation, the UAE Muay Thai Championship is poised to be a landmark event in the region’s combat sports landscape.”
