India to host Brazil in Kolkata friendly on October 3; broadcast on Sony Sports Network
India will meet Brazil in an international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on Saturday, 3 October 2026 with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 IST. Sony Sports Network will televise the match on its HD and SD channels and Sony LIV will carry the digital stream.
The fixture pits the Indian Men’s National Football Team against Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil during a busy September-October international window, with Diego Forlán-led Uruguay also scheduled to play at the same venue on 6 October. Kolkata’s VYBK is undergoing preparatory work ahead of the games, including fresh paint, renovated and re-numbered seats, upgraded restrooms and other spectator facility improvements. The Blue Tigers enter the match following a stalemate against FIFA World Cup 2026 participant Panama in Bengaluru, and Khalid Jamil’s squad has trained at full pace ahead of the Brazil tie.
Organisers say matchday arrangements include international food stalls in gallery lobbies and ongoing re-turfing of the main pitch and training grounds. Additional entry gates, widening of existing gates and new fencing around practice areas have been added to improve crowd management and security.
India’s schedule in the international window has been described as packed, with multiple high-profile friendlies lined up during September and October. The team drew with Panama at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, where Bengaluru FC forward Ryan Williams scored the opening goal in that match.
Squad roles named in coverage identify Anwar Ali and Bijoy Varghese as central defenders, with Abhishek Singh Tekcham and Akash Mishra providing width. Midfield responsibility is noted for Apuia and Thapa alongside other midfielders, while Ryan Williams is highlighted among the forwards after his goal against Panama.
Brazil’s recent preparation included two qualifying friendlies against Australia, from which they recorded one win and one stalemate. Attackers Vinicius, Estevao and Endrick are mentioned among the Brazilian offensive options expected for the Kolkata match.
Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights to the tie and will televise it on its HD and SD channels, with Sony LIV providing the live stream; commentary is expected to be available in Hindi, English and regional languages. For further updates, the original report directs readers to follow Khel Now across its social platforms and apps.
India’s next confirmed fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium after the Brazil match is against Uruguay on 6 October, with the Brazil game serving as the immediate international test for the Blue Tigers.
