The organisation’s initial three-year agreement was due to expire next month after ONE Friday Fights 137 on Dec 19. But ONE confirmed on Monday (Nov 24) the deal had been renewed, keeping its flagship Muay Thai series in Bangkok until the end of 2027, reports the Bangkok Post.
In a statement translated from Thai, the promotion said the expanded partnership aims to “develop the Muay Thai ecosystem and elevate the sport globally in a sustainable way”.
ONE Friday Fights – known domestically as ONE Lumpinee – launched on Jan 20, 2023, and quickly became one of the most-watched shows in Thailand during its Friday evening timeslot on Channel 7.
The series has since become a key pillar of the promotion’s schedule, providing a pipeline for Thai and international athletes to secure full-time ONE Championship contracts.
The renewed agreement covers several event categories hosted at Lumpinee Stadium, with approximately 45 Friday-night “ONE Lumpinee” shows per year – including four major tentpole events – as well as 12 monthly Saturday-morning “ONE Fight Night” cards, broadcast live in US primetime.
ONE said broadcasts from Lumpinee now reach 190 countries through its international distribution network, and cited the venue’s continued presence as central to its push to promote Muay Thai as part of Thailand’s soft-power ambitions.
The promotion also reiterated its economic impact per a 2025 Nielsen study, saying it generates “approximately USD 470 million (over B16 billion) annually” across tourism, local industries and global visibility.
Lumpinee Stadium, historically under military supervision, has undergone significant modernisation in recent years, with ONE’s weekly events bringing new global visibility to the iconic venue.
The extended deal ensures the historic arena will remain ONE Championship’s primary base for Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA and submission grappling through 2027, as the company continues its international expansion, with cards in Japan, the United States and the Middle East all in the works for next year.