Durand Cup 2025: Great news for sports enthusiasts! The wait is finally over as the most awaited football tournament is set to return! The official schedule for the 2025 Durand Cup has been announced. The 134th edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament will take place from July 23 to August 23, 2025. If you are a football lover, do note down this Durand cup 2025 date.
In this article, you will find complete details about the date, time, and ticket booking for the 2025 Durand Cup matches. The official date and time for the tournament has already being announced by the officials. We will keep you updated with all the latest information here. Stay tuned for further updates!
Durand Cup 2025 Overview
| Country | India |
| Event | Durand Cup 2025 |
| Category | Sports ( Football) |
| Organizer | Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Durand Cup Start Date | 23 July 2025 |
| Durand Cup Last Date | 23 August 2025 |
| Venue | Kokrajhar, Kolkata, Imphal, Shillong, Jamshedpur |
| Official website | https://durandcup.in/ |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp | Facebook |
134 Edition Durand Cup 2025
The Start Date of Durand Cup is officially scheduled to take place from 23 July to 23 August 2025, bringing together some of the top football clubs and passionate fans from across the country. Known as one of the most anticipated tournaments in Indian football, the Indian Oil Durand Cup continues to grow in popularity and prestige each year.
Durand Cup was established in 1888, the Durand Cup is the third oldest in the world. It was named after Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat and civil servant, and has since become a historic symbol of Indian football excellence.
Durand Cup 2025 Team List
The Durand Cup 2025 will have a total of 24 teams. There will be 6 teams from the Indian Super League (ISL), 4 from the I-League, and 2 from I-League 2, 5 state league teams will also take part in the tournament. In addition, 5 Indian Armed Forces teams and 2 overseas armed forces teams will participate. This mix of teams will bring together top-level, regional, and international football action.
| Sl. no | Team | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emami East Bengal FC | ISL |
| 2. | Jamshedpur FC | ISL |
| 3. | Mohammedan SC | ISL |
| 4. | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | ISL |
| 5. | North East United FC | ISL |
| 6. | Punjab FC | ISL |
| 7. | Shillong Lajong FC | I- League |
| 8. | Namdhari FC | I- League |
| 9. | Real Kashmir FC | I- League |
| 10. | Diamond Harbour FC | I- League |
| 11. | NEROCA FC | I- League 2 |
| 12. | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMS) | I- League 2 |
| 13. | 1 Ladakh FC | State League Teams |
| 14. | Rangdajied United FC | State League Teams |
| 15. | TRAU FC | State League Teams |
| 16.. | Bodoland FC | State League Teams |
| 17. | South United FC | State League Teams |
| 18. | Indian Air Force FT | Indian Armed Forces Teams |
| 19. | BSF FT | Indian Armed Forces Teams |
| 20. | Indian Army FT | Indian Armed Forces Teams |
| 21. | ITBP FT | Indian Armed Forces Teams |
| 22. | Indian Navy FT | Indian Armed Forces Teams |
| 23. | Foreign Services Team | Overseas Armed Forces Teams |
| 24. | Foreign Services Team | Overseas Armed Forces Teams |
Durand Cup 2025 Groups
The 134th edition of the Durand Cup has been divided into six groups, with each group consisting of four teams. Group A and Group B will be hosted in Kolkata, Group C in Jamshedpur, Group D in Kokrajhar, Group E in Shillong, and Group F in Imphal. The complete group table for Durand Cup 2025 is provided below.
| Group A – Kolkata | Group B – Kolkata | Group C – Jamshedpur | Group D – Kokrajhar | Group E – Shillong | Group F –Imphal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emami East Bengal FC | Mohammedan SC | Jamshedpur FC | ITBP FT | Shillong Lajong FC | NEROCA FC |
| South United FC | Diamond Harbour FC | Foreign Services Team | Bodoland FC | North East United FC | Indian Navy FT |
| Indian Air Force FT | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Indian Army FT | KAMS FC | Rangdajied United FC | Real Kashmir FC |
| Namdhari FC | BSF FT | 1 Ladakh FC | Punjab FC | Foreign Services Team | TRAU FC |
Group A Matches
| Match no | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 July | Wednesday | Emami East Bengal FC | VS | South United FC | 17:30 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 5 | 27 July | Sunday | Indian Air Force FT | VS | South United FC | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 10 | 30 July | Wednesday | Namdhari FC | VS | South United FC | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 17 | 3 Aug | Sunday | Namdhari FC | VS | Indian Air Force FT | 16:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| 24 | 6 Aug | Wednesday | Emami East Bengal FC | VS | Namdhari FC | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| 32 | 10 Aug | Sunday | Emami East Bengal FC | VS | Indian Air Force FT | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
Group B Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 28 July | Monday | Mohammedan SC | VS | Diamond Harbour FC | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| 12 | 31 July | Thursday | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | VS | Mohammedan SC | 16:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| 14 | 1 Aug | Friday | Diamond Harbour FC | VS | BSF FT | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 20 | 4 Aug | Monday | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | VS | BSF FT | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 26 | 7 Aug | Thursday | BSF FT | VS | Mohammedan SC | 19:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| 30 | 9 Aug | Saturday | Diamond Harbour FC | VS | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 19:00 | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
Group C Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 24 July | Thursday | Jamshedpur FC | VS | Foreign Services Team | 17:30 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| 7 | 29 July | Monday | Jamshedpur FC | VS | Indian Army FT | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| 15 | 3 Aug | Saturday | Foreign Services Team | VS | 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| 21 | 5 Aug | Tuesday | Indian Army FT | VS | Foreign Services Team | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| 27 | 8 Aug | Friday | Jamshedpur FC | VS | 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| 33 | 11 Aug | Monday | Indian Army FT | VS | 1 Ladakh FC | 16:00 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
Group D Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 27 July | Sunday | ITBP FT | VS | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 16:00 | SAI Stadium |
| 11 | 31 July | Thursday | Bodoland FC | VS | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 16:00 | SAI Stadium |
| 18 | 3 Aug | Sunday | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | VS | Punjab FC | 19:00 | SAI Stadium |
| 23 | 6 Aug | Wednesday | ITBP FT | VS | Punjab FC | 16:00 | SAI Stadium |
| 29 | 9 Aug | Saturday | Bodoland FC | VS | Punjab FC | 16:00 | SAI Stadium |
| 36 | 12 Aug | Tuesday | Bodoland FC | VS | ITBP FT | 19:00 | SAI Stadium |
Group E Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 26 July | Saturday | Shillong Lajong FC | VS | Foreign Services Team | 16:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 8 | 29 July | Tuesday | Shillong Lajong FC | VS | Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 16 | 2 Aug | Saturday | Northeast United FC | VS | Foreign Services Team | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 22 | 5 Aug | Tuesday | Rangdajied United FC | VS | Foreign Services Team | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 28 | 8 Aug | Friday | Shillong Lajong FC | VS | Northeast United FC | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 34 | 11 Aug | Monday | Northeast United FC | VS | Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
Group F Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 30 July | Wednesday | TRAU FC | VS | NEROCA FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 13 | 1 Aug | Friday | Indian Navy FT | VS | Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 19 | 4 Aug | Monday | TRAU FC | VS | Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 25 | 7 Aug | Thursday | NEROCA FC | VS | Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 31 | 10 Aug | Sunday | NEROCA FC | VS | Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 35 | 12 Aug | Tuesday | TRAU FC | VS | Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
Knock Out Matches
| Match No | Date | Day | Team 1 | VS | Team 2 | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 (QF1) | 16 Aug | Saturday | TBD | VS | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 38 (QF2) | 16 Aug | Saturday | TBD | VS | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 39 (QF3) | 17 Aug | Sunday | TBD | VS | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 40 (QF4) | 17 Aug | Sunday | TBD | VS | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 41 (SF1) | 19 Aug | Tuesday | Winner of QF1 | VS | Winner of QF2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 42 (SF2) | 20 Aug | Wednesday | Winner of QF3 | VS | Winner of QF4 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 43 (Finals) | 23 Aug | Saturday | Winner of SF1 | VS | Winner of SF2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Durand Cup Fixtures 2025-26
Durand Cup 2025 Schedule: The Schedule for the 2025 Durand Cup has been released by the officials, Football fans across the country can now mark their calendars and start planning to catch the thrilling action- whether by attending matches at the stadium or watching online.
The Durand Cup 2025 Time Table features complete details of all upcoming matches, including: Date & Day of Match, Team Line-ups (Team 1 vs Team 2), Group-wise Fixtures, Match Timing, Venue Details.
Download Durand Cup 2025 Fixtures PDF
Durand Cup Venue 2025
The official venues for the Durand Cup 2025-26 have been announced. A total of six stadiums across five states have been selected to host the tournament. The detailed list of venues for the 2025 Durand Cup is provided below.
| Venue | Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| Kishore Bharati Krirangan | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| JRD TATA Sports Complex | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand |
| SAI Stadium | Kokrajhar | Assam |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | Shillong | Meghalaya |
| Khuman Lampak Main Stadium | Imphal | Manipur |
Durand Cup 2025 Ticket Booking
Where Can You Book Tickets for the Durand Cup?
To secure your Durand Cup 2025 tickets for the Duran Cup Football Matches you can conveniently choose between offline and online booking options. Stay tuned for further details on ticket availability and booking procedures!
Durand Cup 2025 Ticket Booking | Online
The tickets for the Durand Cup football matches will be available through the BookMyShow app. You can download the BookMyShow app or visit their website to book tickets for yourself and your friends to watch the Durand Cup 2025 event.
Durand Cup Ticket Booking | Offline
All the Durand cup host cities, they do have an option of selling few tickets offline. They can either sell them at the Durand cup stadium itself few days before scheduled match or at some other place. It’ll be informed to the public via social media or other official channels.
Durand Cup 2025 Live Broadcast
The football matches of the 2025 Durand Cup are to be broadcasted live on Sony Sports TEN 2 TV channel in India and live streamed on Sony LIV.
Important Links
| Durand Cup Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Durand Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures | Download Here |
| Durand Cup Facebook Page | Click Here |
| Durand Cup Instagram Profile | Click Here |
| Durand Cup X Page | Click Here |
| Durand Cup YouTube Channel | Click Here |
| Visit Bodopedia | Click Here |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp | Facebook |
FAQ
1. When is Durand Cup 2025 start date?
The Durand Cup 2025, Asia’s oldest and most prestigious football tournament, is all set to return with its 134th edition, scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 23, 2025. So the Durand cup 2025 start date is 23 July 2025.