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In a landmark achievement for Sri Lankan football, the national team is set to play 14 international matches over the next 10 months, beginning in March 2025. This marks the highest number of international fixtures scheduled in a single year in the country’s football history.
![Sri Lanka’s dynamic attacking trio – Adhavan Rajamohan, Dillon de Silva, and Oliver Kelaart – showcasing their skills on the field.]
The action-packed calendar features six crucial matches in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, two FIFA-sanctioned international friendlies, and six matches in the prestigious South Asian Football Championship (SAFF). According to Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), if Sri Lanka advances to the semi-finals and finals of the SAFF Championship, the match tally could climb to an impressive 16 games.
The journey kicks off on March 25, 2025, with a historic clash against Thailand in the Asian Cup qualifiers, followed by showdowns with Turkmenistan and Chinese Taipei. This is the first time Sri Lanka has reached the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers, a milestone that has captured the attention of fans and sports analysts across Asia.
In preparation, the national squad will play two friendly matches against Laos on March 20 and 22, providing vital match experience ahead of the competitive fixtures.
The 2025 SAFF Championship promises to be even more thrilling with a newly introduced format aimed at boosting regional football. Sri Lanka will host three matches on home soil and compete in three more against other South Asian nations during June and July, further solidifying its position as a rising football nation.
This historic schedule signals a new era for Sri Lankan football, showcasing the team’s ambition, resilience, and growing reputation on the international stage.
