KATHMANDU: Nepal will face Bhutan in its opening match of the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship on October 18 at Dashrath Stadium, as part of Group B, which also includes Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Following their game against Bhutan, Nepal will play against the Maldives on October 21 and Sri Lanka on October 24.

Group A features defending champions Bangladesh alongside India and Pakistan. The first match of Group A, between India and Pakistan, will take place on October 17. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the championship final scheduled for October 30. The tournament will run from October 17 to October 30.