Ban Kao Wittaya School won their second championship title in the "Chang Junior Cup 2026" Central Zone qualifiers.
Natural Mineral Water Chang reinforced its commitment to supporting football by hosting the under-13 youth football tournament "Chang Junior Cup 2026," a premier competition aimed at developing young talent. The event seeks to find Thailand's top teams and includes awards such as the "Most Talented Player" and two "Sportsmanship Awards" for outstanding skill and fair play, with winners earning the chance to experience global football firsthand in England.
The third qualifying round of the "Chang Junior Cup 2026" was held in the Central Zone from 24 to 26 April 2026 at Ratchaburi Stadium, Ratchaburi Province, featuring 24 teams. The final match was honored by the presence of Mr. Surachai Supattanakarn, Sales Manager of Ratchaburi Province for Chang International Co., Ltd., the sponsor Natural Mineral Water Chang, along with distinguished guests who attended the event and presented the awards.
The final match featured Ratchaburi FC Junior, the runners-up of the 2017 Chang Junior Cup, against last year's Central Zone champions Ban Kao Wittaya School. This year, Ban Kao Wittaya School defeated Ratchaburi FC Junior 1-0 to claim their second Central Zone championship. They received the trophy and scholarships and earned the right to compete in the national finals against youth teams from leading clubs nationwide, aiming to be crowned the top under-13 youth team and win an exclusive opportunity to experience world-class football in England.
The "Chang Junior Cup 2026" is supported by the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, Leicester City Football Club, Butroom Co., Ltd.—manufacturer and distributor of the Ari sportswear brand—and Molten (Thailand) Co., Ltd., all collaborating to develop and elevate Thai football to international standards.
The next qualifying rounds of the "Chang Junior Cup 2026" will be held in the Northern Zone from 1 to 3 May 2026 at Alpine Golf Resort in Chiang Mai. Meanwhile, the Northeastern Zone is open for team registrations from 27 April to 1 May 2026, accepting 48 teams, with matches scheduled from 8 to 10 May at the Chang Training Ground in Buriram Province.