The 2024–25 Thai League Cup marks the 15th season of Thailand's knockout football competition in its second era. This edition of the League Cup sees the tournament's return to Thai football after a 10-year hiatus. 79 clubs have been accepted into the competition, which commenced with the first qualification round on 31 August 2024 and will conclude with the final on TBD. Notably, the tournament is open exclusively to clubs from Thai League 1, Thai League 2, and Thai League 3.[1]
The competition structure is as follows: Clubs from Thai League 3 begin their journey in the qualifying rounds, which are organized regionally. As the tournament progresses, clubs from Thai League 2 enter during the play-off round. The first round then sees the entry of clubs from Thai League 1, who await the winners of the previous rounds.[2]
The competition offers a substantial prize, with the champions receiving 5 million baht and the runners-up earning 1 million baht. The League Cup's reintroduction has generated considerable anticipation, reflecting its prestige in Thai football.[3]
26 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 3 participated in the first qualification round of the 2024–25 Thai League Cup. The draw for this round took place on 20 August 2024.[4] 37 goals were scored in this round.
Northern region
The first qualification round of the 2024–25 Thai League Cup in the Northern Region featured 4 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region.
The second qualification round consists of 13 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 3, winners of the first qualification round, alongside 23 new clubs from the same league. 38 goals were scored in this round.
Northern region
The second qualification round of the 2024–25 Thai League Cup in the Northern Region featured 6 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region.
The qualification play-off round consists of 18 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 3, winners of the second qualification round, alongside 14 new clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 2. The draw for this round took place on 12 September 2024.[6] 52 goals were scored in this round.