The stage is set for the 14th edition of the SAFF Championship, one of South Asia’s most prestigious football tournaments. This year, the tournament will be hosted by India, promising thrilling matches. The SAFF Championship will occur at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore from 21st June to 4th July 2023.
To make the event even more exciting, two guest teams, Kuwait and Lebanon, have been invited to participate, adding to the competition and raising the intensity on the field. The aim is to increase the number of teams and create a more competitive atmosphere throughout the championship.
SAFF Championship 2023 Participating Nations
| Team Name | FIFA Ranking |
| Lebanon | 99 |
| India | 101 |
| Kuwait | 143 |
| Maldives | 154 |
| Nepal | 174 |
| Bhutan | 185 |
| Bangladesh | 192 |
| Pakistan | 195 |
SAFF Championship 2023 Groups
| Group A | Group B |
| India | Lebanon |
| Kuwait | Maldives |
| Nepal | Bhutan |
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
SAFF Championship 2023 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1 | June 21, 2023 | Kuwait vs Nepal Group A |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2 | June 21, 2023 | India vs Pakistan Group A |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 3 | June 22, 2023 | Lebanon vs Bangladesh Group B |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 4 | June 22, 2023 | Maldives vs Bhutan Group B |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 5 | June 24, 2023 | Pakistan vs Kuwait Group A |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 6 | June 24, 2023 | Nepal vs India Group A |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 7 | June 25, 2023 | Bangladesh vs Maldives Group B |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 8 | June 25, 2023 | Bhutan vs Lebanon Group B |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 9 | June 27, 2023 | Nepal vs Pakistan Group A |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 10 | June 27, 2023 | India vs Kuwait Group A |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 11 | June 28, 2023 | Lebanon vs Maldives Group B |
3:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 12 | June 28, 2023 | Bhutan vs Bangladesh Group B |
7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 13 | July 1, 2023 | Group A Champion vs Group B Runner Up | 7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 14 | July 2, 2023 | Group B Champion vs Group A Runner Up | 7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 15 | July 4, 2023 | SF-1 Winner vs SF-2 Winner, Final | 7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
Also Read, India’s Squad For Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship
SAFF Championship 2023 Live Telecast and Streaming Details
In India, SAFF Championship 2023 will be telecast live on Doordarshan Sports channels, and the Fancode app will provide live streaming.
