India U-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Venue, Live Streaming Information

The Indian men’s under-23 team suffered an embarrassing exit from the AFC Asian Cup qualifying race, losing twice to Thailand in November last year.

But that’s history. Head coach Naushad Moosa will look to inspire new beginnings in 2026 when his wards take to the field in a U23 Tri-Nation Championship, an international friendly tournament, starting on Wednesday, March 25.

Which teams are participating in the tournament?

India, Bhutan and Tajikistan will participate 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 won, beating Bangladesh in the final.

What is the Indian 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.

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

U-23 Tri-Nation Championship schedule:

Where can you watch the U-23 Tri-Nation Championship?

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

Published on March 25, 2026