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

The 135th Durand Cup kicked off on Saturday, July 25, with the Kolkata derby featuring East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. A total of 24 teams will compete across five cities between July 25 and August 23, making this one of the largest editions of Asia's oldest football tournament.

Kolkata acts as the main hub, hosting matches at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Kishore Bharati Krirangan. The city holds two group stages, the opening match, two quarterfinals, a semifinal, and the final.

The tournament also spreads to Ranchi, Imphal, Guwahati, and Shillong. Ranchi is a new host city this year. Matches in Ranchi take place at the Birsa Munda Stadium from July 26 to August 16, including a quarterfinal. Imphal's Khuman Lampak Stadium hosts games from July 28 to August 17 plus a quarterfinal. Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium runs fixtures from July 31 to August 20 and a semifinal, while Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium holds group stage games from August 1 to 13.

Start Date and Duration

The tournament began on July 25, 2026, and the final is scheduled for August 23, 2026.

Participating Teams

The competition features record 17-time champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and 16-time winners East Bengal FC leading the Kolkata groups. They are joined by Mohammedan SC, South United FC, CISF Protectors, and newcomers Baghpat FC and Samaleswari Sporting.

In Ranchi, teams include Jamshedpur FC, Sporting Club Delhi, and Indian Air Force, along with Sri Lanka’s Defenders FC. Imphal groups have TRAU FC, NEROCA FC, Indian Navy, and debutants FC Raengdai. Shillong hosts Shillong Lajong FC, Langsning FC, Nongkseh SS&CC, and new team Mumbay FC. Defending champions NorthEast United FC lead the Guwahati group alongside 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 and Host Cities

• 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

Selected Match Schedule and Results

• July 25: East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 5:00 PM IST - Mohun Bagan won 1-0
• July 26: Jamshedpur FC vs Defenders FC, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 5:00 PM IST - Jamshedpur won 5-0
• July 26: Indian Army FT vs Samaleswari Sporting, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM IST - Indian Army won 1-0
• July 27: Mohammedan SC vs Baghpat FC, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST - Mohammedan won 4-0
• July 28: TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 5:00 PM IST - 0-0 draw
• July 28: South United FC vs CISF Protectors, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM IST - South United won 2-0
• July 29: Indian Air Force FT vs Defenders FC, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 7:00 PM IST - Indian Air Force won 2-1
• July 30: FC Raengdai vs Indian Navy FT, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM IST - Raengdai won 1-0
• July 30: Samaleswari Sporting vs Baghpat FC, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST - Samaleswari won 4-1
• July 31: Shillong Lajong FC vs Nongkseh SS&CC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 5:00 PM IST - Shillong Lajong won 2-0
• July 31: East Bengal FC vs CISF Protectors, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:30 PM IST - East Bengal won 8-0
• August 1: NorthEast United FC vs Bodoland FC, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:30 PM IST - NEUFC won 6-0
• August 2: Mohammedan SC vs Samaleswari Sporting, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 4:00 PM IST - Samaleswari won 3-2
• August 3: TRAU FC vs FC Raengdai, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM IST - Raengdai won 4-3
• August 3: Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs FC1, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM IST - FC1 won 2-1
• August 3: Langsning FC vs Mumbay FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST - Langsning won 5-0
• August 4: Jamshedpur FC vs Sporting Club Delhi, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM IST - Delhi won 2-1
• August 4: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs South United FC, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST - Mohun Bagan won 8-0

Upcoming Fixtures

• August 5: NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 5: Indian Army FT vs Baghpat FC, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 6: Bodoland FC vs FC1, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 6: Nongkseh SS&CC vs Langsning FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 7: Sporting Club Delhi vs Indian Air Force FT, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 8: NorthEast United FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 8: Shillong Lajong FC vs Mumbay FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 9: TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 10: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs CISF Protectors, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 10: Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force FT, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 11: Nongkseh SS&CC vs Mumbay FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 11: NorthEast United FC vs FC1, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 12: NEROCA FC vs FC Raengdai, Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 12: Mohammedan SC vs Indian Army FT, Kishore Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 13: Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force FT, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 13: Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 13: Shillong Lajong FC vs Langsning FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 16: Quarterfinal 1: Winner Team 1 vs Winner Team 2, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, 4:00 PM IST
• August 16: Quarterfinal 2: Winner Team 3 vs Winner Team 4, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 17: Quarterfinal 3: Winner Team 5 vs Winner Team 6, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 17: Quarterfinal 4: Winner Team 7 vs Winner Team 8, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 19: Semifinal 1: Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 2, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, 7:00 PM IST
• August 20: Semifinal 2: Winner QF 3 vs Winner QF 4, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 7:00 PM IST
• August 23: Final: Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Time TBD

Broadcast Information

In India, all matches will be aired live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can also stream every game live via the SonyLIV app and website.