For the World Games, there have been two venues that have been or be used to host muaythai. [lower-alpha 1]
| Games | Venue | Other sports hosted at venue for those games | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław | Orbita Hall | Kickboxing | 3,000 | [4] |
| 2022 Birmingham | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium | Kickboxing, Sumo | 5,000 | [5] [6] |
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