The third edition of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 is set to kick off from May 9 to May 18 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh. The tournament brings together six South Asian teams as they compete for the prestigious U19 title.
🏆 Defending Champions India to Host the Tournament
India, who lifted the 2023 SAFF U19 Championship title by beating Pakistan 3-0 in the final held in Kathmandu, are the defending champions and hosts this year. While the 2024 edition was played as an U20 event, this year returns to the standard U19 format.
SAFF U19 Championship: Participating Teams
- India (Hosts)
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Maldives
- Bhutan
📊 Tournament Format
The six teams are split into two groups of three. After the group stage, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will face off in the grand finale on May 18.
📍 SAFF U19 Championship Venues
All matches will be played at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.
📺 Where to Watch?
Fans can catch the live action for free on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel, which will stream every match.
🗓️ Group Stage Fixtures (Indian Time)
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Bangladesh vs Maldives | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM | India vs Sri Lanka | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 11, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Bangladesh vs Bhutan | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 13, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Bhutan vs Maldives | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | India vs Nepal | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
⚔️ Semi-Finals
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
| May 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
🏁 Final
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | Golden Jubilee Stadium |
The stage is set for another exciting youth football tournament. Can India defend their title at home, or will a new champion emerge? Stay tuned!
