SAFF Championship 2026: Take a look at fixtures as India are set to take on Pakistan on 5th November
Blue Tigers will eye the 10th SAFF title
A stage to prove their worth and hoping to maintain the control they have in the SAFF Championship as the Indian Men’s National Football Team are poised to play in the upcoming SAFF Championship 2026, which is set to take place in Bangladesh.
The SAFF Championship promises several exciting clashes among South Asia’s biggest and brightest football-developing nations, with the tournament featuring a number of high-profile and engaging matches right from the opening day as the Blue Tigers are looking to aim for their first victory against their arch-rivals, the Pakistan Men’s National Football Team on 5th November, 2026.
Here is a detailed look at the SAFF Championship Bangladesh 2026 fixtures.
Six teams will fight for the final crown
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The SAFF Championship is ready to begin with a high-intensity clash as South Asia’s biggest rivalry will open the stage when India faces Pakistan at the very start of the competition on 5th November, as the match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 pm. With the high-profile fixture ongoing on the same day, Bhutan takes on hosts Bangladesh in the second fixture, with the match scheduled for 7:30 pm.
India will then face another group opponent, Maldives, in their final group game on 11th November, 2026, from 3:00 pm, as both games could be easy ties for the Blue Tigers, as they have a splendid head-to-head record against both teams, where India beat Pakistan 16 times out of their 25 meetings. And now, as they will feature again, but this time in the opening match, the Blue Tigers not only eye their 10th SAFF title but also look to secure their 17th win over them.
After the group stage, the tournament will move into the knockout stage, with the semi-finals scheduled for 14 November. The Group B Champions will face the Group A runners-up at 2:30 pm, and on the same day, the Group A champions will meet the Group B runners-up at 8:00 pm. The SAFF Championship 2026 final is scheduled to take place on 17 November at 7:30 pm.
SAFF Championship 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Time (IST) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 5 November | 3:00 PM | Pakistan vs India |
| 5 November | 7:30 PM | Bhutan vs Bangladesh |
| 8 November | 3:00 PM | Maldives vs Pakistan |
| 8 November | 7:30 PM | Sri Lanka vs Bhutan |
| 11 November | 3:00 PM | India vs Maldives |
| 11 November | 7:30 PM | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Knockout Stage
| Date | Time (IST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | 2:30 PM | Group B Champion vs Group A Runner-up — Semi-final 1 |
| 14 Nov | 8:00 PM | Group A Champion vs Group B Runner-up — Semi-final 2 |
| 17 Nov | 7:30 PM | Final |
When will India play Pakistan in the SAFF Championship 2026?
India will face Pakistan on 5 November 2026 at 3:00 PM IST.
When is the SAFF Championship 2026 final?
The final is scheduled for 17 November 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
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