Three Thai League Teams Face Tough Challenge in ACL Elite 2026-27 Draw Buriram Meets Old Rival

Three Thai League teams face a tough challenge in the draw for the ACL Elite 2026-27; "Buriram" encounters an old rival.

On 18 Aug 2026 GMT+7, the draw results for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27 (ACL Elite 2026-27) were announced for three Thai League 1 clubs: Buriram United, Port FC, and Ratchaburi FC.

It turns out that Buriram United and Port FC will face the same eight teams, sharing identical home and away schedules but alternating match days. Buriram will meet Johor Darul Ta'zim for the seventh time across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Ratchaburi FC, making their ACL Elite debut, must face five leading teams from Japan's J-League.

ACL Elite 2026-27 draw results for the three Thai League teams

1. Buriram United

Home games

- Kashima Antlers (Japan)

- Vissel Kobe (Japan)

- Beijing Guoan (China)

- Kyoto Sanga (Japan)

Away games

- Shanghai Port (China)

- Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia)

- Kashiwa Reysol (Japan)

- Gamba Osaka (Japan)

2. Port FC

Home games

- Kashima Antlers (Japan)

- Vissel Kobe (Japan)

- Beijing Guoan (China)

- Kyoto Sanga (Japan)

Away games

- Shanghai Port (China)

- Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia)

- Kashiwa Reysol (Japan)

- Gamba Osaka (Japan)

3. Ratchaburi FC

Home games

- Shanghai Port (China)

- Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia)

- Kashiwa Reysol (Japan)

- Gamba Osaka (Japan)

Away games

- Kashima Antlers (Japan)

- Vissel Kobe (Japan)

- Beijing Guoan (China)

- Kyoto Sanga (Japan)