Durand Cup Football 2025 is going to start on July 23. It is Asia’s oldest football tournament, which will be played this time from July 23 to August 23, 2025. 24 teams will participate in this competition, including Indian Super League clubs and two foreign army teams.
Tournament Overview: Teams, Venues, and Format
Durand Cup Football 2025 matches will be played in Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Imphal, Kokrajhar, and other cities. Big stadiums, including Yuba Bharati Krirangan and JRD Tata Sports Complex, have been selected. Teams have been divided into 6 groups. Big names like Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal, NorthEast United FC (last year’s winning team), Tribhuvan Army FC, and Malaysia Armed Forces are included.
Fixtures for the 2025 Durand Cup:
| Date | Group | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July | A | East Bengal FC vs South United FC | 17:30 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| 24 July | C | Jamshedpur FC vs **Tribhuvan Army FC** | 17:30 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| 26 July | E | Shillong Lajong vs **Malaysia Armed Forces** | 16:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| 27 July | D | ITBP FT vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 27 July | A | Indian Airforce FT vs South United FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 28 July | B | Mohammedan SC vs Diamond Harbour FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 29 July | C | Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Army FT | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 29 July | E | Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 30 July | F | TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 30 July | A | Namdhari FC vs South United FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 31 July | B | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mohammedan SC | 16:00 | Kolkata |
| 31 July | D | Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 19:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 1 August | F | Indian Navy FT vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 1 August | B | Diamond Harbour FC vs BSF FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 2 August | C | **Tribhuvan Army FC** vs 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 2 August | E | NorthEast United FC vs **Malaysia Armed Forces** | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 3 August | D | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 3 August | A | Namdhari FC vs Indian Airforce FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 4 August | F | TRAU FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 4 August | B | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs BSF FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 5 August | E | Rangdajied United FC vs **Malaysia Armed Forces** | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 5 August | C | Indian Army FT vs **Tribhuvan Army FC** | 19:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 6 August | D | ITBP FT vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 6 August | A | East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 7 August | B | BSF FT vs Mohammedan SC | 16:00 | Kolkata |
| 7 August | F | NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 8 August | C | Jamshedpur FC vs 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 8 August | E | Shillong Lajong FC vs NorthEast United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 9 August | D | Bodoland FC vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 9 August | B | Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 10 August | F | NEROCA FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 10 August | A | East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 11 August | C | Indian Army FT vs 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 11 August | E | NorthEast United FC vs Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 12 August | F | TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 12 August | D | Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT | 19:00 | Kokrajhar |
Note: Fixture dates and venues are subject to change.
The tournament will first have a group stage, and then the knockout round will start. The 6 group winners and the 2 best runners-up teams will advance to the quarterfinals. The final match will be held on August 23.
Key Fixtures and Knockout Rounds
The opening match will be played between East Bengal FC and South United FC in Kolkata on 23 July. NorthEast United will begin their title defense on August 2, with their first match against **Malaysia Armed Forces** in Shillong. The knockout rounds will begin on August 16, and the final will be played on August 23.
Knockout Stage Schedule:
| Date | Stage | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 August | Quarter Final 1 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 16 August | Quarter Final 2 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 17 August | Quarter Final 3 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 17 August | Quarter Final 4 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 19 August | Semi Final 1 | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 | TBD | TBD |
| 20 August | Semi Final 2 | Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 | TBD | TBD |
| 23 August | Final | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | TBD | TBD |
Live Broadcast and Notable Highlights
All matches will be available via **Sony LIV for live streaming and Sony TEN 2 for television broadcast**, allowing football fans to watch all important matches from the comfort of their homes. The level of the tournament has increased further with the participation of foreign teams in the competition.
Background: Historical Legacy of the Durand Cup
The Durand Cup Football started in 1888. This tournament is the oldest competition in Indian football, in which both the army and professional clubs participate. The 2025 edition will once again provide opportunities to both young talents and experienced players, which will strengthen Indian football.