It is proposed to be organized by the South Asian Football Federation and will be open to clubs representing its seven members.
[1] SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin wanted to create a regional club competition since he was first elected to the position in 2009.
For over a decade, the plan was stalled because of lack of sponsors and enough support for such a league.
[2] In May 2023, it was announced following the federation's Ordinary Congress in Dhaka, Bangladesh that the competition would likely be held for the first time in 2024.
[3] All seven member associations agreed on its creation and to participate in the first edition of the tournament.