Durand Cup 2026: Full Dates, Teams, Schedule and TV Coverage

The 135th edition of the Durand Cup kicked off on Saturday, July 25, with the iconic Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Featuring 24 teams competing across five cities from July 25 to August 23, this edition ranks among Asia's largest football tournaments.

Host Cities and Venues

Kolkata serves as the main hub, hosting matches at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Kishore Bharati Krirangan stadiums. The city will stage two group rounds, the opening match, two quarterfinals, one semifinal, and the final.

Other cities include Ranchi, Imphal, Guwahati, and Shillong. Ranchi hosts for the first time, with the Birsa Munda Stadium holding group matches from July 26 to August 16 and a quarterfinal. Imphal’s Khuman Lampak Stadium covers games between July 28 and August 17 plus a quarterfinal. Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium runs fixtures from July 31 to August 20 including a semifinal. Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium hosts group matches from August 1 to 13.

Start Date

The tournament began on July 25 and will conclude with the final on August 23.

Participating Teams

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, winners of 17 titles, and 16-time champions East Bengal FC headline the Kolkata groups alongside Mohammedan SC, South United FC, CISF Protectors, and debutants Baghpat FC and Samaleswari Sporting.

In Ranchi, Jamshedpur FC, Sporting Club Delhi, and Indian Air Force face off against Sri Lanka’s Defenders FC.

TRAU FC, NEROCA FC, and Indian Navy compete in Imphal alongside newcomers FC Raengdai, last season’s I-League 3 runners-up.

Shillong hosts Shillong Lajong FC, Langsning FC, Nongkseh SS&CC, and debutants Mumbay FC.

Defending champions NorthEast United FC lead the Guwahati group joined by FC1, Bodoland FC, and Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC.

Group Breakdown

• Group A (Kolkata): CISF Protectors, East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, South United FC
• Group B (Kolkata): FC Banaras (Baghpat FC), Army Sports Control Board, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Samaleswari Sporting Odisha
• Group C (Ranchi): Defenders FC (Sri Lanka), Indian Air Force FT, Jamshedpur FC, Sporting Club Delhi
• Group D (Imphal): FC Raengdai, Indian Navy FT, NEROCA FC, TRAU FC
• Group E (Shillong): Langsning FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Mumbay FC, Nongkseh SS&CC
• Group F (Guwahati): Bodoland FC, FC1, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, NorthEast United FC

Venues List

• Kolkata: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
• Kolkata: Kishore Bharati Krirangan
• Ranchi: Birsa Munda Football Stadium
• Imphal: Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
• Shillong: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
• Guwahati: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium

Fixture Highlights

• Jul 25: East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 5:00 PM - Bagan won 1-0
• Jul 26: Jamshedpur FC vs Defenders FC at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 5:00 PM - Jamshedpur won 5-0
• Jul 26: Indian Army FT vs Samaleswari Sporting at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM - Indian Army won 1-0
• Jul 27: Mohammedan SC vs Baghpat FC at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - Mohammedan won 4-0
• Jul 28: TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 5:00 PM - 0-0
• Jul 28: South United FC vs CISF Protectors at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM - South United won 2-0
• Jul 29: Indian Air Force FT vs Defenders FC at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 7:00 PM - Indian Air Force won 2-1
• Jul 30: FC Raengdai vs Indian Navy FT at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM - Raengdai won 1-0
• Jul 30: Samaleswari Sporting vs Baghpat FC at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - Samaleswari won 4-1
• Jul 31: Shillong Lajong FC vs Nongkseh SS&CC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 5:00 PM - Shillong won 2-0
• Jul 31: East Bengal FC vs CISF Protectors at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM - East Bengal won 8-0
• Aug 1: NorthEast United FC vs Bodoland FC at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:30 PM - NEUFC won 6-0
• Aug 2: Mohammedan SC vs Samaleswari Sporting at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 4:00 PM - Samaleswari won 3-2
• Aug 3: TRAU FC vs FC Raengdai at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM - Raengdai won 4-3
• Aug 3: Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs FC1 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM - FC1 won 2-1
• Aug 3: Langsning FC vs Mumbay FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM - Langsning won 5-0
• Aug 4: Jamshedpur FV vs SC Delhi at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM - Delhi won 2-1
• Aug 4: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs South United FC at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - Bagan won 8-0
• Aug 5: NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 5: Indian Army FT vs Baghpat FC at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 6: Bodoland FC vs FC1 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 6: Nongkseh SS&CC vs Langsning FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 7: SC Delhi vs Indian Air Force FT at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 8: NorthEast United FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 8: Shillong Lajong FC vs Mumbay FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 9: TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 10: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs CISF Protectors at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 10: Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force FT at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 11: Nongkseh SS&CC vs Mumbay FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 11: NorthEast United FC vs FC1 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 12: NEROCA FC vs FC Raengdai at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 12: Mohammedan SC vs Indian Army FT at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 13: Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force FT at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 13: Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 13: Shillong Lajong FC vs Langsning FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM - (No result)
• Aug 16: Quarterfinal 1: Winner Team 1 vs Winner Team 2 at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM
• Aug 16: Quarterfinal 2: Winner Team 3 vs Winner Team 4 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM
• Aug 17: Quarterfinal 3: Winner Team 5 vs Winner Team 6 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM
• Aug 17: Quarterfinal 4: Winner Team 7 vs Winner Team 8 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM
• Aug 19: Semifinal 1: Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 2 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM
• Aug 20: Semifinal 2: Winner QF 3 vs Winner QF 4 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM
• Aug 23: Final: Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Time TBD

How to Watch Durand Cup 2026

Fans in India can watch the Durand Cup 2026 live on the Sony Sports Network. Streaming is available on the SonyLIV app and website.