The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has released the official match schedule for the U-19 Championship. The tournament will be held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India, from May 9 to May 18.
Nepal has been placed in Group ‘B’ alongside India and Sri Lanka. The team will play its first match against Sri Lanka on May 11, followed by a crucial match against host India on May 13.
Group ‘A’ consists of defending champions Bangladesh, along with Bhutan and the Maldives. The opening day of the tournament will feature a match between Bangladesh and the Maldives, followed by a clash between Sri Lanka and India.
SAFF U-19 Championship 2024 – Match Fixtures
| Date | Match | Group |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Bangladesh vs Maldives | A |
| May 9 | Sri Lanka vs India | B |
| May 11 | Nepal vs Sri Lanka | B |
| May 11 | Bhutan vs Bangladesh | A |
| May 13 | Nepal vs India | B |
| May 13 | Maldives vs Bhutan | A |
The tournament will proceed with the knockout stage after the group matches, concluding with the final on May 18.