This stadium was built to mark the 700 ^th anniversary of the founding of the city of Chiang Mai in 1296, though it was inaugurated a year earlier than that historic date so as to host the 18 ^th South East Asian Games. It was the first time that this sporting event was held outside a capital city. It was also the setting for several international matches at the 1998 Asian Games.

The stadium has a capacity of 25,000, with more than 4,500 covered seats, and an athletics track. It is located in the Chiang Mai complex, which has facilities for a wide range of sports. It is the home ground of Chiangmai Calibre, a club which competes in the Thai regional league.