SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 full schedule out, Nepal to face Sri Lanka in opener

The official fixture of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 has been released, with Nepal set to take on hosts Sri Lanka in the opening match. The tournament will be held from September 15 to 27 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Nepal is placed in Group A alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while Group B features India, Maldives, Pakistan, and Bhutan.

Nepal will play its first match against Sri Lanka on September 15, followed by a clash with Bangladesh on September 18. The semifinals are scheduled for September 25, and the final will take place on September 27.

All match times below are converted to Nepal Time (NPT).

SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 Full Fixtures (Nepal Time)

Group A

• Sept 15 – Nepal vs Sri Lanka – 7:15 PM
• Sept 18 – Bangladesh vs Nepal – 7:15 PM
• Sept 21 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 7:15 PM

Group B

• Sept 16 – India vs Maldives – 3:15 PM
• Sept 16 – Pakistan vs Bhutan – 7:45 PM
• Sept 19 – Maldives vs Pakistan – 3:15 PM
• Sept 19 – Bhutan vs India – 7:45 PM
• Sept 22 – India vs Pakistan – 3:15 PM
• Sept 22 – Bhutan vs Maldives – 7:45 PM

Knockout Stage

• Sept 25 – Semifinal 1: Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up – 3:15 PM
• Sept 25 – Semifinal 2: Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up – 7:45 PM
• Sept 27 – Final – 6:15 PM

The SAFF U-17 Championship is a key platform for youth footballers in South Asia, helping nations scout and develop young talent for the future. Nepal will be aiming to perform strongly and progress deep into the tournament.