The 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship, a biennial international futsal tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for women's national teams from South Asia. The tournament was played in Bangkok, Thailand, from 13 to 25 January 2026.
The championship will also featured capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the development of women's futsal in the region.
Venue SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel stated that Thailand was selected due to its infrastructure, accessibility, and limited futsal experience among member nations. Potential India–Pakistan logistical considerations were also cited as a factor.
Venue in Thailand Bangkok Nonthaburi Stadium Hua Mak Indoor Stadium Capacity: 4,000 Capacity: 8,000
Participating teams All seven SAFF member associations made their debut in the inaugural edition.
Country Appearance Previous best FIFA Futsal ranking (December 2025) 1st (Debut) rowspan="7" 44 NR 86 NR NR NR NR
Squads
Match officials Due to the limited number of SAFF futsal referees, SAFF appointed 10 futsal referees to officiate the tournament, nine of whom were from outside the regional body. Referees
Nicholas Backo Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai Ali Ahmadi Mohammad Javad Ehtesham Ali Hafizi Khampasong Xayavongsy Chris Sinclair Benjapol Mucharoensap Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard Nattakit Hintua
Match Commissioners
Shahir Ahmed D. Tashi Wangmo Jonathan De Souza Arunava Bhattacharya
Referee Accessors
Mahmud-Reza Nasirloo Krutsri Presser
Standings
Matches
The SAFF had released its official match schedule for the season, detailing dates, venues, and kickoff times for all games.
Statistics Goalscorers
Broadcasting TerritoryBroadcaster(s)Reference No restricted territory Sportzworkz(YouTube channel)
See also 2026 SAFF Championship 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 SAFF Club Championship 2026 SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2026 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2026 SAFF Women's Championship
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