India to play Panama at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on September 26
Bengaluru to host India vs Panama friendly.
The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been confirmed as the venue for the Indian senior men’s national team’s international friendly against Panama on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window.
The fixture will mark the Blue Tigers’ first appearance in Bengaluru since their memorable SAFF Championship 2023 campaign, when India lifted the title on home soil after defeating Kuwait in the final at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
The tournament saw the Indian team enjoy tremendous support from the Bengaluru crowd, with the stadium witnessing strong attendance throughout the campaign.
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Panama, currently ranked 44th in the world, will provide India with a high-quality test. The Central American nation featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026, adding further significance to the September encounter.
It will be India’s first friendly against a World Cup-playing nation in a busy international period, coming exactly one week before they take on five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3.
Bengaluru has previously witnessed India record a memorable victory over a high-ranked opposition when the Blue Tigers won 1-0 against United Arab Emirates (ranked 54 places above India) in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2001. Twenty-five years later, the city will once again host India against a highly ranked opponent.
Mr. NA Haris, Vice President, AIFF, and President, Karnataka State Football Association, said, “It is a matter of great pride for Bengaluru and the football community in Karnataka to welcome the Indian men’s national team back to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Bengaluru has always had a special relationship with Indian football, and the atmosphere during the 2023 SAFF Championship, culminating in India lifting the title here, demonstrated the city’s passion and support for the national team.”
“Hosting another international match against a high-quality World Cup nation like Panama is a grand occasion for the city and an opportunity for football fans across Karnataka to come together and support the Blue Tigers once again. We are confident that Bengaluru will create another memorable atmosphere for the team.”
India’s upcoming schedule
- September 26: India vs Panama, Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
- October 3: India vs Brazil, VYBK Stadium, Kolkata
- November 5: Pakistan vs India (SAFF Championship)
- November 11: India vs Maldives (SAFF Championship)
- November 14: SAFF Championship Semi-finals (if qualified)
- November 17: SAFF Championship Final (if qualified)
- November 12: New Zealand vs India, Go Media Stadium, Auckland
- November 15: New Zealand vs India, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
When will India play Panama?
India will play Panama in an international friendly on 26th September.
Where will the India vs Panama friendly take place?
India vs Panama will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.