The 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament, kicks off today, July 23, 2025, serving as the grand curtain-raiser to India’s domestic football season. This year’s competition features 24 teams, including top Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, I-League sides, and teams from India’s armed forces and new entrants, segmented into six groups of four teams each. The group winners and the two best second-placed teams will qualify for the knockout stage.
Desh ka Cup. Desh ka Garv.
The 134th Edition of Indian Oil Durand Cup is back – and it’s bigger than ever!
Get ready for a footballing spectacle like no other, as Asia’s oldest and India’s proudest tournament takes center stage.“Aaiye… dekhiye Desh ka Cup – Durand Cup!”… pic.twitter.com/lhzvwYhviC
— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) July 22, 2025
Host Cities and Venues
Matches will be played across six venues in five cities:
- Kolkata: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Kishore Bharati Krirangan
- Jamshedpur: JRD Tata Sports Complex
- Shillong: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Kokrajhar: SAI Stadium
- Imphal: Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
Kolkata will host two groups and the grand finale on August 23 at Salt Lake Stadium.
The Groups
| Group | Host City | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| A | Kolkata | East Bengal FC, South United FC, Indian Air Force FT, Namdhari FC |
| B | Kolkata | Mohun Bagan SG, Mohammedan SC, Diamond Harbour FC, BSF FT |
| C | Jamshedpur | Jamshedpur FC, Indian Army FT, 1 Ladakh FC, Foreign Services Team |
| D | Kokrajhar | Karbi Anglong MSFC, Punjab FC, ITBP FT, Bodoland FC |
| E | Shillong | NorthEast United FC, Rangdajied United FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Foreign Services Team |
| F | Imphal | TRAU FC, NEROCA FC, Indian Navy FT, Real Kashmir FC |
A legacy like no other. Each one a witness to grit, sweat, and historic glory.
The Durand Cup – where it all began.
The Simla Trophy – tribute to timeless tradition.
The President’s Cup – honour from the highest office. pic.twitter.com/M2GkfnUcmS— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) July 21, 2025
With 43 matches and a prize pool of ₹3 Crore, the tournament promises action and high stakes as teams contest for one of Indian football’s most treasured trophies. Thr entire tournament will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network with live streaming on Sony Liv.
