Cost to Operate Your Team

 

League Fees

  • Annual Team Fee: $2,863.50
  • Monthly Dues: $238.63 (12 payments)

Uniform Fees

  • Uniforms range between $16–$25 per unit.
  • This is a one-time expense per season.
  • Customs fees may apply depending on the shipping company used.
  • Delivery fees may also apply and are not determined by the league.

Player & Staff Payments

  • Wise is used for coaching staff and Thai player payments. Transfer fees are determined by Wise.
  • Foreign players can be paid via Zelle or Chime to reduce international transfer fees.

Housing & Flights (Foreign Players Only)

  • Housing must be provided by team owners for foreign players. Costs can start as low as $250 per month.
  • Flights for foreign players are required to be covered by team owners. Costs will vary depending on origin.
  • Thai players are responsible for their own housing and travel.

Food Stipends (Foreign Players Only)

  • Teams may provide a monthly food stipend of $75–$150 USD for foreign players.
  • Thai players are responsible for their own food expenses.

Practice Gyms

  • Practice gym rental rates start at 800 baht per hour.
  • Costs must be negotiated between the team and the venue.
  • Coaching staff may have preferred venues and should be consulted.

Import Players

  • Teams are advised to bring only 1–2 imports, But can have up to 4.
  • Each import costs approximately the same as nine Thai players.

Sample Cost Breakdown (3-Month Season Estimates)

Expense Category Thai-Heavy Roster (No Imports) 2-Import Roster Notes
League Fees $2,863.50 annually $2,863.50 annually Same for all teams
Uniforms (12 players) $192–$300 (one-time) $192–$300 (one-time) One-time seasonal expense
Housing (3 mo) Not required $1,500 Housing only for imports
Flights Not required $2,400–$4,000 2 imports
Food Stipends (3 mo) Not required $900–$1,800 Only for imports
Practice Gyms Varies (~$22/hr) Varies (~$22/hr) Depends on hours used
Player Salaries Thai players only Significantly higher Imports = ~9 Thai players each
Total Estimated Range $3,055–$3,163 + gym/salaries $7,855–$10,653 + gym/salaries Imports add major cost

✅ Key Note: Uniforms are a single purchase per season, while housing, food, and flights are recurring import-related costs that dramatically increase the team budget.

Disclaimer

  • Uniform Orders: All uniforms must be ordered and paid for at least 30 days in advance of the season.

  • Shipping: Additional shipping costs may apply if expedited delivery is required to ensure on-time arrival.

  • Deadlines: Teams should not wait until the last minute to place or pay for uniform orders.

  • Third-Party Services: Any third-party providers (shipping, payment, etc.) will have their own fees. Teams are responsible for consulting directly with these providers for their fee schedules.

  • Customs Fees: The league has no control over customs duties or import fees, which may vary depending on the shipping company and destination.