The Team is competing at the 2025 World Muay Thai Expo is Des Moines, Iowa!
Be on the look out for class changes to the class schedule during this week in your Member Profile.
Fights will be streamed live - and we encourage members to attend at least one day to witness America’s biggest Muay Thai event of every year!
Reach out about how you can help support the team and/or how to watch the fights.
Below is the schedule sent from the TBAs:
EVENT SCHEDULE
CHECK OUT THE 'MUAY THAI MALL' IN THE ATRIUM ON WEDNESDAY!
Vendors will be set up in the Atrium during check-ins! They will relocate to the foyers during the competition.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 -
9:30am - 5:00pm
Mandatory Check-in for Fighters
Where: Host Hotel/Venue: Holiday Inn Airport DSM
* Check-In (Must reserve check-in time!)
* Complete Paperwork
* Confirm Weight (pre-check outside on pre-check scale)
* Complete On-Site Physicals
* Check-Out: Receive Welcome Bag, Event Shirt, and Equipment Pass
(All fighters MUST present a Photo I.D. at check out!)
Due to numbers, we will have a HARD CUT-OFF at 5:30pm! If you are flying, we strongly suggest arriving the day before to avoid travel delays. We will not accept late arrivals this year.
10:00am - 7:00pm
Mandatory Check-In for Coaches
held at Host Hotel/Venue: Holiday Inn Airport DSM
Check In (Must reserve check-in time!)
Pick Up/Purchase Corners Passes
*NO corner passes sold or distributed after Wednesday Check-In. If you are not able to make it, complete our proxy form to appoint a proxy to pick up your corner passes.
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Concussion presentation by Unity Health
Where: Ringside at Venue: Holiday Inn Event Center
7:15pm-7:30pm
Invitation to participate in Dehydration/Weight Cutting and Concussion Study by Ohio State University Research
Where: Ringside at Venue: Holiday Inn Event Center
7:30pm-8:30pm
Mandatory Welcome/Informational Meeting for Coaches & Fighters.
Where: Ringside at Venue: Holiday Inn Event Center
*This meeting is restricted to ONLY Coaches and Fighters due to limited space.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - ELIMINATION BOUTS
8:00am
Equipment Pit Opens for fighters to pick up gear.
Doors open to Spectators.
9:00am - 7:00pm *estimated end time
Elimination Bouts!
Friday, June 20, 2025 - ELIMINATION BOUTS
8:00am
Equipment Pit Opens for fighters to pick up gear.
Doors open to spectators.
9:00am - 6:30pm *estimated end time
Elimination Bouts Continued!
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - ELIMINATION BOUTS
8:00am
Equipment Pit Opens for fighters to pick up gear.
Doors open to spectators.
9:00am-6:30pm *estimated end time
Elimination Bouts Continued.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS
6:30am-8:00am
Reweigh/Check In for ALL fighters in Championships bouts. Fighters can only step on the scale once. If weight is missed, we will move to the next logical option and offer a new fighter the chance to weigh in and take the forfeited spot. Stay on weight! ALL check-ins must be completed by 8am!
8:30am
Equipment Pit Opens for fighters to pick up gear.
Doors open to spectators.
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS! *estimated end time
9:30am-7:00pm
Championship Bouts
*Do not book departing flights until AFTER 4pm!
*We may be able to take a VERY brief lunch break each day but we will not make that decision until each day has started and we're able to see if we have the time allowance. Please plan accordingly. The hotel has a pantry by the front desk and "The Grill" in the courtyard! It serves a variety of food. Very good!