India will host the 2023 Men’s Saff Championship 2023 in Bengaluru, India.
SAFF Championship 2023
| Tournament | SAFF Championship 2023 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 14th Edition |
| Affiliated | South Asian Football Federation |
| Host Nation | India |
| Most Wins | India (8 Championship) |
| New Teams | Lebanon and Kuwait |
| Teams | 8 Nations |
| Opening Date | 21 June 2023 |
| Final Date | 4 July 2023 |
| Online Booking | TBA |
| Ticket Price | TBA |
| Venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming/Telecast | To Be Announced |
Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
As of 27th May 2023, no information or details about live streaming or broadcast channel has been announced for the SAFF Championship 2023.
The draws of teams were live-streamed on Indian Football Team’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
How to watch SAFF Championship matches online?
To Be Announced
TV channels broadcasting SAFF Championship 2023
No information has been released will soon update you on which channel will broadcast the live match.
Participating Teams
| No. | Country | App | Best performance | FIFA Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | 14th | Champions (1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2021) | 101 |
| 2 |  Maldives | 12th | Champions (2008, 2018) | 154 |
| 3 |  Bangladesh | 13th | Champions (2003) | 192 |
| 4 |  Nepal | 14th | Runner-up (2021) | 174 |
| 5 |  Bhutan | 9th | Semi-finals (2008) | 185 |
| 6 |  Pakistan | 12th | Third-Place (1997) | 195 |
| 7 |  Kuwait | 1st | – | 143 |
| 8 |  Lebanon | 1st | – | 99 |
| – | Sri Lanka |
6 nations from South Asia and 2 new nations, Kuwait and Lebanon, will participate in the SAFF Championship 2023.
Sri Lanka, a team that usually participates in the SAFF Championship and also wants to host the 2023 edition, will not be taking part due to their suspension by FIFA.
Instead, Kuwait and Lebanon have been invited as guest teams to participate in the tournament.
Players to watch in SAFF Championship 2023
Will soon update.
Tournament Schedule
All the matches will be played in Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualified for semi-finals |
| 2 | Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 June 2023, 3:30 pm | Kuwait vs Nepal |
| 21 June 2023, 7:30 pm | India vs Pakistan |
| 24 June 2023, 3:30 pm | Pakistan vs Kuwait |
| 24 June 2023, 7:30 pm | Nepal vs India |
| 27 June 2023, 3:30pm | Nepal vs Pakistan |
| 27 June 2023, 7:30 pm | Kuwait vs India |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualified for semi-finals |
| 2 | Maldives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 June 2023, 3:30 pm | Lebanon vs Bangladesh |
| 22 June 2023, 7:30 pm | Maldives vs Bhutan |
| 25 June 2023, 3:30 pm | Bangladesh vs Maldives |
| 25 June 2023, 7:30 pm | Lebanon vs Bhutan |
| 28 June 2023, 3:30pm | Lebanon vs Maldives |
| 28 June 2023, 7:30 pm | Bhutan vs Bangladesh |
Ticket Information
The tickets for the SAFF Championship 2023 have not been announced yet. All the information regarding ticket prices, booking details, and other relevant information will be announced soon.
How to buy SAFF Championship 2023 tickets?
There will be online booking and over-the-counter purchases available for all the matches.
Stadium Information
Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the home stadium of Bengaluru FC, will host all the matches of the SAFF Championship.
Two games will be played in this stadium, 1st at 3:30 pm and 2nd at 7:30 pm.
Google map of Stadium
FAQs
How many teams will participate in SAFF Championship 2023?
Eight nations will participate in the 14th edition of Saff Championship 2023: Nepal, India, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, including new teams like Lebanon and Kuwait.
Why is Sri Lanka not participating in Saff Championship?
Because Fifa banned Sri Lanka, they could not host or participate in the tournament.
Where can I watch Live Streaming of the SAFF Championship 2023?
There is currently no information; we will update you as soon as possible.
How much is the ticket price for the SAFF Championship?
The official announcement regarding ticket prices for the matches is yet to be released.
Will Lebanon and Kuwait play in SAFF Championship?
Yes, both Lebanon and Kuwait will participate in the SAFF Tournament.