The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has officially released the schedule for the first-ever SAFF Women’s Club Championship, set to run from 5 to 20 December 2025 at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.
This landmark event marks a major breakthrough for women’s football in South Asia, bringing together top clubs from across the region to compete for the inaugural regional club title.
Karachi City FC will fly Pakistan’s flag in the tournament, joining four other teams in the two-week contest, Nasrin Sports Academy from Bangladesh, Transport United Ladies FC from Bhutan, East Bengal FC from India, and APF Club from host nation Nepal.
According to the fixture list, Karachi City FC will kick off their campaign on 5 December against Bhutan’s Transport United Ladies FC. They’ll then face Nasrin Sports Academy, followed by matches against East Bengal FC and APF Club. The top two teams from the league stage will qualify for the final, scheduled for 20 December.
| Date | Fixture | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec (Fri) | Karachi City FC vs Transport United Ladies FC | 2:15 PM |
| Nasrin Sports Academy vs APF Club | 6:15 PM | |
| 8 Dec (Mon) | Transport United Ladies FC vs East Bengal FC | 2:15 PM |
| Karachi City FC vs Nasrin Sports Academy | 6:15 PM | |
| 11 Dec (Thu) | East Bengal FC vs Karachi City FC | 2:15 PM |
| APF Club vs Transport United Ladies FC | 6:15 PM | |
| 14 Dec (Sun) | APF Club vs Karachi City FC | 2:15 PM |
| Nasrin Sports Academy vs East Bengal FC | 6:15 PM | |
| 17 Dec (Wed) | Transport United Ladies FC vs Nasrin Sports Academy | 2:15 PM |
| East Bengal FC vs APF Club | 6:15 PM | |
| 20 Dec (Sat) | Final – Top 2 Teams from Round Robin Stage | 6:15 PM |
For Pakistan, Karachi City FC’s participation is another encouraging step forward for women’s football, which has been steadily gaining ground despite structural hurdles. The tournament offers a rare chance for the team to test itself against well-established regional sides in a professional setting.
With growing investment and visibility in women’s football across South Asia, the Kathmandu tournament promises to be a milestone moment and Karachi City FC will carry Pakistan’s hopes as this exciting new chapter begins.