India U-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026: Full schedule, teams, venue, live streaming info

The Indian men’s under-23 team had an agonising exit from the AFC Asian Cup qualification race, and lost twice to Thailand in November last year.

But that is history. Head coach Naushad Moosa will look to inspire a new beginning in 2026 as his wards take the field in a U23 Tri-Nation Championship, an international friendly tournament, which starts on Wednesday, March 25.

Which teams are playing in the tournament?

India, Bhutan and Tajikistan will play in the tri-nations tournament.

When and where will the tournament be played?

• March 25-31, 2026
• Venue: Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh

The same venue had previously hosted the SAFF U-19 Championship in 2022, which India had won, beating Bangladesh in the final.

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What is India’s team for the tournament?

Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Mohanraj K, Priyansh Dubey.

Defenders: Dippendu Biswas, Harsh Palande, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Ronney Kharbudon, Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, Subham Bhattacharya.

Midfielders: Ebindas Yesudasan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Mohammed Sanan K, Shivaldo Singh Chingangbam, Tomba Singh Haobam, Vinith Venkatesh, Zothanpuia.

Forwards: Adison Singh Thokchom, Lalthankima, Muhammed Ajsal, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Thoi Singh Huidrom.

U-23 Tri-Nation Championship schedule:

Where to watch the U-23 Tri-Nation Championship?

All matches of the U-23 Tri-Nation Championship will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. On TV, the matches can be watched on Sony Ten, while they can be live-streamed on Sony LIV.

Published on Mar 25, 2026