Where to play, watch and train: public pitches for a kickabout, welcoming expat pick-up clubs, the town's own pro club, and youth academies for ages four and up.
Where to play — pitches
Sports complex · FIFA pitches
Arena Hua Hin
Four FIFA-regulation grass pitches, plus a full 11-a-side
The area's flagship football venue. Four FIFA-regulation pitches (108 × 68 m) and a full-size 11-a-side field (110 × 75 m), all laid with Paspalum grass over an advanced drainage system so they play through the rainy season. The quality is such that European national teams — England, Germany and France among them — have used it for off-season training camps. It's also where the expat clubs and academies play, so most organised football in Hua Hin passes through here at some point.
FIFA pitchesGrassPro training campsAdults & youthOfficial site
Artificial pitch
Football Station
Floodlit artificial pitch on Soi 94 — a pick-up hub
One of Hua Hin's busiest artificial pitches and a regular home of the Hua Hin Vikings. Floodlit for evening games, it's a reliable place to find a match most nights — book a slot for your own group or come along to one of the open club sessions.
Central pitch on Phetkasem, opposite Hua Hin Hospital
A central artificial pitch opposite Hua Hin Hospital on Phetkasem Road, easy to reach from town. The Xplode team runs its Saturday-evening session here, and it takes private bookings the rest of the week.
Location
Phetkasem Road (opposite Hua Hin Hospital), Hua Hin
Floodlit turf pitch and home of Monkey Field FC's youth teams
A floodlit artificial-turf pitch that doubles as the home of Monkey Field Football Club, whose red-and-black youth sides train and play here. Open for casual games and pitch hire too, and one of the regular stops on Hua Hin's nightly five- and seven-a-side circuit.
One of the smallest of Hua Hin's artificial-turf grounds — a fully netted five-a-side cage tucked in beside a condo block, which makes for a fast, high-touch game with the ball always in play. A fun, low-key spot for an evening kickabout or a small-sided booking. Check its Facebook page for slots and open sessions.
Hua Hin has around eight artificial pitches in all — Lek FC among them — in regular use for casual and club games. Between them there's a match on somewhere most nights, so ask any of the clubs below where they're playing this week.
Friendly 7-a-side twice a week, all nationalities and levels
The town's best-known expat football club, running since 2010 as part of the wider Viking Club. Friendly 7-a-side matches twice a week on real grass, with a squad spanning more than 20 nationalities and ages from teens to players in their sixties — ex-pros and first-timers side by side, competitive but sociable, with a drink together afterwards. Turn up as a visitor or join the WhatsApp group for the weekly details. Hua Hin also stages an informal, open-to-all Hua Hin World Cup tournament on the first weekend of December.
Adults7-a-sideAll levelsExpat-friendlyDrop-inOfficial site
Adult club · pick-up
Xplode
Twice-weekly evening kickabouts, internationals and Thais welcome
A relaxed, England-founded team that mixes international and Thai players and is happy to see new faces. Two evening sessions a week — Saturdays at Superbo and Mondays at Midfield on Soi 6. Just show up ready to play.
Hua Hin's own semi-professional club, which climbed from Division 7 to Division 2 in just a couple of seasons. This is the one to watch rather than play in: home games run February to September with a proper carnival atmosphere — flags, drums and fancy dress — currently at the Thanarat Army Fort ground, with a new stadium planned near Khao Takiab. Shirts and scarves are at the Sport Dome in Market Village, and the club runs junior development for aspiring young players.
Location
Thanarat Army Fort ground, Hua Hin (new stadium near Khao Takiab planned)
Local pro clubWatch a matchFeb–SepYouth developmentFacebook page
Youth academies
Youth academy · ages 5–17
HH Football Academy
French-method coaching on grass, beginners to competitive
Founded in 2021 and now one of the town's biggest youth setups — more than 400 boys and girls from over 30 nationalities have come through it. Everyone trains together on the same premium natural-grass pitch, complete beginners alongside competitive players, coached to French Football Federation methods by a team from France, Belgium, Denmark and Thailand. Central location with direct access from Phetkasem Road.
AcademyAges 5–17Boys & girlsGrass pitchAll levelsOfficial site
Youth academy
Summit Football Academy
The resident academy on Arena Hua Hin's main pitch
A youth academy with licensed European coaches that, since May 2025, holds exclusive use of Arena Hua Hin's main pitch — the same FIFA-grade grass the pros train on, right by the main clubhouse. Daily sessions morning and late afternoon, with an emphasis on professional standards and a competitive mindset. Trials can be booked through the academy.
AcademyYouthArena main pitchEuropean coachesOfficial site
Youth academy · ages 4+
Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy
Coached by former England defender Gary Stevens
A youth academy based at Black Mountain, training on the new grass pitch at Hua Hin International School. Boys and girls from age four up, headed by Gary Stevens — the former Tottenham, Brighton and England defender and a UEFA Pro-Licensed coach — with sessions running through the school term.
Location
Hua Hin International School pitch (Black Mountain), Hua Hin
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