The 2026 SAFF Women's Championship is the 8th edition of the SAFF Women's Championship, organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The tournament is scheduled to be held in India from 25 May to 5 June 2026.

The following squads were announced by the respective national federations. Each team is permitted to register a maximum of 23 players for the tournament (except the hosts India, who named a 26-member preliminary squad).

Only players in these squads are eligible to take part in the tournament.

Group A

Bhutan Bhutan named their final squad on 25 May 2026.

Head coach: Kim Tae-in

(Captain)

Nepal Nepal's squad was announced on 16 May 2026.

Head coach: Nabin Neupane

(Captain)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's squad was announced on 25 May 2026.

Head coach: Ahmed Al-Mannai

(Captain)

Group B

Bangladesh The defending champions Bangladesh announced their final 23-member squad on 27 May 2026. Maria Manda was appointed as the captain of Bangladesh in this competition.

Head coach: Peter Butler

(Captain)

India The hosts India named their final squad on 23 May 2026.

Head coach: Crispin Chettri

(Captain)

Maldives Maldives named their final squad on 25 May 2026.

Head coach: Sabah Mohamed Ibrahim

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