Where & how to watch SAFF U19 Women's Championship live in India?

SAFF U19 Women’s Championship to be played in Pokhara, Nepal

The SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2026 is set to take place in Pokhara, Nepal, bringing together some of South Asia’s most promising young footballers. Hosted by Nepal, the tournament serves as an important platform for youth development in women’s football across the region. With competitive matchups and a compact schedule, the championship offers valuable international exposure to players who are expected to form the backbone of their national teams in the years to come.

The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team once during the group stage. After the league phase, the top two teams on the points table will qualify for the final, which will decide the champion. A total of four teams are participating in this edition: Nepal (hosts), India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Notably, India is fielding their U17 women’s team to gain experience against older opponents.

India prepares for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup

While the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship offers a chance for silverware, India’s bigger picture lies beyond Nepal. The tournament is a crucial stepping stone towards the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, where the young Indian side will test themselves against Asia’s elite. With continental competition demanding higher intensity, tactical discipline and consistency, these matches provide valuable minutes for players who are still learning to handle pressure at the international level.

For head coach Pamela Conti, SAFF Championship is less about results and more about preparation. The tournament gives her the opportunity to shape the team’s identity, assess her strongest combinations and build confidence ahead of the Asian Cup. Facing older and more physical opponents will help the players grow quickly, and a strong showing in Nepal could set the tone for a challenging but exciting AFC campaign that follows.

Fixtures of SAFF U19 Women’s Championship

Where to watch Women’s SAFF U19 Women’s Championship in India?

The Matches of SAFF U19 Women’s Championship will take place in Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal.

Indian fans will not miss out on the action, as all of India’s matches, along with the rest of the tournament, will be available via live streaming on the SportzWorkz YouTube channel. This ensures easy access for supporters back home to follow the progress of the young Indian side, who are using the SAFF tournament as key preparation for upcoming continental challenges.

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