The Durand Cup 2025 is the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia, and also the first edition since it got recognized by the Asian Football Confederation. The 2025 Durand Cup is hosted by the Durand Football Tournament Society.
The tournament kicks off with Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal FC facing South United FC at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 23. Alongside the Red and Gold Brigade, five other ISL sides, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Mohammedan SC, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC, and Punjab FC, will also participate.
A total of 24 teams have been divided into six groups. Six group winners and two best second-placed teams will progress to the knockout stage.
Matches will be held across five cities: Kolkata, Shillong, Jamshedpur, Kokrajhar, and the new host, Imphal.
Defending champions NorthEast United FC begin their title defence against the Foreign Services Team on 2 August in Shillong.
Durand Cup 2025 Teams and Groups
A total of 20 teams are participating in the Durand Cup 2025. Below is the teams and Groups for the 2025 Durand Cup.
| Team | Representation |
|---|---|
| East Bengal FC | Indian Super League |
| Jamshedpur FC | Indian Super League |
| Mohammedan SC | Indian Super League |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Indian Super League |
| NorthEast United FC | Indian Super League |
| Punjab FC | Indian Super League |
| Shillong Lajong FC | I-League |
| Namdhari FC | I-League |
| Real Kashmir FC | I-League |
| Diamond Harbour FC | I-League |
| NEROCA FC | I-League |
| Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | I-League |
| 1 Ladakh FC | State League |
| Rangdajied United FC | State League |
| TRAU FC | State League |
| Bodoland FC | State League |
| South United FC | State League |
| Indian Air Force FT | Indian Armed Forces |
| Indian Army FT | Indian Armed Forces |
| Indian Navy FT | Indian Armed Forces |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police | Indian Armed Forces |
| Border Security Force FT | Indian Armed Forces |
| Malaysia Armed Forces | Foreign armed forces teams |
| Nepal Tribhuvan Army | Foreign armed forces teams |
Durand Cup 2025 Groups
| Group | Team 01 | Team 02 | Team 03 | Team 04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A (Kolkata) | East Bengal FC | South United FC | Indian Air Force FT | Namdhari FC |
| Group B (Kolkata) | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Mohammedan SC | Diamond Harbour FC | BSF FT |
| Group C (Jamshedpur) | Jamshedpur FC | Indian Army FT | 1 Ladakh FC | Foreign Services Team |
| Group D (Kokrajhar) | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | Punjab FC | ITBP FT | Bodoland FC |
| Group E (Shillong) | NorthEast United FC | Rangdajied United FC | Shillong Lajong FC | Foreign Services Team |
| Group F (Imphal) | TRAU FC | NEROCA FC | Indian Navy FT | Real Kashmir FC |
Durand Cup 2025 Schedule, Fixture, Venue
Group A Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| East Bengal FC vs South United FC | 23.07.2025 | 17:30 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Indian Air Force FT vs South United FC | 27.07.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Namdhari FC vs South United FC | 30.07.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Namdhari FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 03.08.2025 | 16:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC | 06.08.2025 | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 10.08.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Group B Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| Mohammedan SC vs Diamond Harbour FC | 28.07.2025 | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mohammedan SC | 31.07.2025 | 16:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Diamond Harbour FC vs BSF FT | 01.08.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs BSF FT | 04.08.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| BSF FT vs Mohammedan SC | 07.08.2025 | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 09.08.2025 | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Group C Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| Jamshedpur FC vs Foreign Services Team | 24.07.2025 | 17:30 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Army FT | 29.07.2025 | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| Foreign Services Team vs 1 Ladakh FC | 02.08.2025 | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| Indian Army FT vs Foreign Services Team | 05.08.2025 | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| Jamshedpur FC vs 1 Ladakh FC | 08.08.2025 | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| Indian Army FT vs 1 Ladakh FC | 11.08.2025 | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
Group D Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| ITBP FT vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 27.07.2025 | 16:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
| Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 31.07.2025 | 16:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
| Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs Punjab FC | 03.08.2025 | 19:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
| ITBP FT vs Punjab FC | 06.08.2025 | 16:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
| Bodoland FC vs Punjab FC | 09.08.2025 | 16:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
| Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT | 12.08.2025 | 19:00 | Sai Stadium, Kokrajhar |
Group E Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| Shillong Lajong FC vs Foreign Services Team | 26.07.2025 | 16:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| Shillong Lajong FC vs Rangdajied United FC | 29.07.2025 | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| NorthEast United FC vs Foreign Services Team | 02.08.2025 | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| Rangdajied United FC vs Foreign Services Team | 05.08.2025 | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| Shillong Lajong FC vs NorthEast United FC | 08.08.2025 | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| NorthEast United FC vs Rangdajied United FC | 11.08.2025 | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
Group F Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC | 30.07.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| Indian Navy FT vs Real Kashmir FC | 01.08.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| TRAU FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 04.08.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT | 07.08.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| NEROCA FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 10.08.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT | 12.08.2025 | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
Durand Cup 2025 Knockout Stage Fixtures
| Sl No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| QF1 | TBD vs TBD | 16.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| QF2 | TBD vs TBD | 16.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| QF3 | TBD vs TBD | 17.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| QF4 | TBD vs TBD | 17.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| SF1 | Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 2 | 19.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| SF2 | Winner of QF 3 vs Winner of QF 4 | 20.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
| Final | Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2 | 23.08.2025 | TBD | TBD |
*Fixtures are subject to change
Durand Cup 2025 venue
A total of 43 matches are to be played across 5 cities: Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar, and Imphal.
- Kolkata – Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
- Kolkata – Kishore Bharati Krirangan
- Jamshedpur – JRD Tata Sports Complex
- Shillong – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Kokrajhar- SAI Stadium
- Imphal – Khuman Lampak Stadium
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