The AFF U-17 Youth Championship was played for the second time in 2005.
The championship was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 26 August to 4 September 2005
Seven nations took part, all from the ASEAN region. No guest nations were invited.
The seven teams were drawn into 2 groups. One group of 3 nations and the second group of 4 nations. The winners and runners up would progress to the semi-final stage.