Payap University, Chiang Mai
THE VENUE
Play, eat, and sleep. All in one place.
ONE CAMPUS. EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
Welcome to your home for the week. Payap University's 120 acre campus in Chiang Mai is the perfect setting for the Global Schools Challenge. Every element of the tournament happens in one place. No long bus rides across the city. No split logistics.
Your players wake up on campus, walk to breakfast, and are on the pitch within minutes. After the final whistle, dinner is served steps from the field. This is how a tournament should run.
Where the action happens
THE FIELDS
Payap University's recently upgraded athletic complex sits at the heart of campus. Freshly turfed pitches, a full athletics track, and the Saithantham Sports Arena provide a world class stage for every match. With seating for up to 2,500 spectators and floodlights for evening fixtures, this is a venue built for big occasions.
On campus dormitories
YOUR HOME FOR THE WEEK
Your team stays together on campus in dedicated dormitory accommodation. Separate boys and girls dorms ensure comfort and privacy for all players. Living on campus means your squad is always together. The corridor chats after lights out, the card games between matches, the friendships that form outside of competition. These are the moments your players will remember long after the final whistle.
WHAT'S ON CAMPUS
Playing Fields
Freshly turfed pitches with floodlights and spectator seating
Saithantham Sports Arena
Indoor arena for ceremonies, presentations, and alternative sports
Dining Hall
All meals served on campus. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner catered daily.
Boys Dormitories
Dedicated boys accommodation with 24/7 supervision
Girls Dormitories
Dedicated girls accommodation with 24/7 supervision
Medical Facilities
On campus health clinic with first aid and medical support throughout the tournament
LOCATION
Payap University sits on the eastern edge of Chiang Mai, just 15 minutes from the international airport and 20 minutes from the old city. Close enough to explore the temples, night markets, and cultural highlights of Chiang Mai. Peaceful enough to focus on the tournament.
15 min
From Chiang Mai Airport
20 min
From Old City
120 acres
Campus Size
GETTING HERE
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) receives direct flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Seoul, and many other Asian hubs. Airport transfers to Payap University are included in all team and player packages. You land, we pick you up. Simple.