The martial arts organisation confirmed on Thursday (Dec 11) that next year’s calendar will include its usual slate of weekly ONE Friday Fights cards from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, alongside 12 monthly ONE Fight Night broadcasts on Prime Video in the United States – including a long-planned return to Denver on June 26.
That leaves room for more major numbered events, with several possibly to be added to the schedule in the coming months.
So far, only two have been officially confirmed: ONE 175, set for Apr 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, and ONE 174, scheduled for Apr 3 with the location still to be announced.
The Bangkok Post understands more cities and new markets are under evaluation for future numbered events as the schedule becomes more internationally focused.
Further announcements are expected in early 2026, including championship headliners and additional host locations.
The Friday Fights series – now a cornerstone of ONE’s calendar – is set to deliver 45 events in 2025, showcasing up-and-coming Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA talent while producing breakout stars and rapid-fire highlight reels.
That format will continue next year with a similar volume, while four quarterly “tentpole” events are again expected.
Final fight
Meanwhile, ONE Championship has paid tribute to Muay Thai fighter Petnamtan VWin Gym, who died at the age of 21, less than three weeks after making his promotional debut, reports the Bangkok Post.
The martial arts organisation confirmed on its social media pages that the young Thai prospect passed away peacefully on Wednesday (Dec 10), after complications from influenza A, which spread into his bloodstream and brain.
Petnamtan, born on Dec 7, 2004, was from Koh Samui district in Surat Thani province and was widely regarded as one of the most promising fighters of his generation.
He made his ONE debut at ONE Friday Fights 134 on Nov 21, where he announced himself in impressive fashion with a unanimous decision victory over Aomsin Por Patcharawat in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at Lumpinee Stadium.
That performance, which showcased his composure and technical skill on a major stage, was expected to be the beginning of a long career at the highest level. Tragically, it proved to be the final fight of his life.
Petnamtan had already built a strong reputation on the Thai circuit, having won the 55kg championship of the Surat Thani Boxing Association and earning recognition as one of the standout talents in the New Power Group scene.
In its statement, ONE Championship expressed deep condolences to his family and loved ones, saying the organisation would “forever remember his love for Muay Thai, his dedication, and his fighting spirit”.
Funeral rites have been arranged at Wat Srisuwanaram (Laem Thoey Temple) in Surat Thani, his hometown.
Petnamtan’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Muay Thai community, where fighters, coaches and fans have shared messages of grief and support in the days since the news emerged.
At just 21 years old, his life and career were cut tragically short – but his brief appearance on the ONE Lumpinee stage left a lasting impression.