The 134th edition of the iconic Durand Cup, Asia's oldest running football tournament, kicked off on July 23 and will run until the grand finale on August 23.
Reigning champions East Bengal FC opened the competition against South United FC in Kolkata, setting the stage for a month-long football fiesta.
This year's tournament will see 24 teams battling it out, drawn from the Indian Super League, I-League, and the Armed Forces.
Only the best will advance, the six group winners along with the two best runners-up across all pools will punch their tickets to the quarterfinals. In total, 43 high-stakes clashes await as clubs vie for glory in one of Indian football's most historic competitions.
Let's take a look at the full schedule for the 2025 tournament, plus the updated results of the games.
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When is Durand Cup 2025 being played?
The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup is set to feature 43 action-packed matches, culminating in the grand finale on August 23.
The tournament kicked off in style on Wednesday, July 23 at Kolkata's iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where East Bengal laid down an early marker by thrashing South United FC 5-0 in a dominant display.
The tournament will light up football grounds across five Indian cities, with each hosting matches at iconic venues. In football-mad Kolkata, action will unfold at both the legendary Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) and Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
Shillong will bring its scenic charm to the tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, while Jamshedpur gears up to welcome teams at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Over in Kokrajhar, matches will kick off at the SAI Stadium. Rounding things off, Imphal's vibrant football culture will be on full display at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
Durand Cup 2025 teams, schedule, results and scores
| Date/Time (IST) | Match (Group) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 5:30 p.m. | East Bengal FC 5-0 South United FC (Group A) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| July 24, 5:30 p.m. | Jamshedpur FC 3-2 Tribhuvan Army FT (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| July 26, 4:00 p.m. | Shillong Lajong 6-0 Malaysian Armed Forces (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| July 27, 4:00 p.m. | ITBP FT 2-1 Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| July 27, 7:00 p.m. | Indian Air Force FT 3-3 South United FC (Group A) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| July 28, 7:00 p.m. | Mohammedan SC 1-2 Diamond Harbour FC (Group B) | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| July 29, 4:00 p.m. | Jamshedpur FC 1-0 Indian Army FT (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| July 29, 7:00 p.m. | Shillong Lajong 3-1 Rangdajied United FC (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| July 30, 4:00 p.m. | TRAU FC 1-1 NEROCA FC (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| July 30, 7:00 p.m. | Namdhari FC 2-0 South United FC (Group A) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| July 31, 4:00 p.m. | Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 Mohammedan SC (Group B) | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| July 31, 7:00 p.m. | Bodoland FC 2-1 Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| August 1, 4:00 p.m. | Indian Navy FT 2-1 Real Kashmir FC (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| August 1, 7:00 p.m. | Diamond Harbour FC 8-1 BSF FT (Group B) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 2, 4:00 p.m. | Tribhuvan Army FT 1-1 1 Ladakh FC (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| August 2, 7:00 p.m. | NorthEast United FC 3-1 Malaysian Armed Forces (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 3, 4:00 p.m. | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 4-2 Punjab FC (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| August 3, 7:00 p.m. | Namdhari FC 1-2 Indian Air Force FT (Group A) | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| August 4, 4:00 p.m. | TRAU FC 1-2 Real Kashmir FC (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| August 4, 7:00 p.m. | Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-0 BSF FT (Group B) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 5, 7:00 p.m. | Rangdajied United FC 0-1 Malaysian Armed Forces (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 5, 7:00 p.m. | Indian Army FT 1-0 Tribhuvan Army FT (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| August 6, 4:00 p.m. | ITBP FT 0-0 Punjab FC (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| August 6, 7:00 p.m. | East Bengal FC 1-0 Namdhari FC (Group A) | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| August 7, 4:00 p.m. | BSF FT 0-0 Mohammedan SC (Group B) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 7, 4:00 p.m. | NEROCA FC 0-3 Indian Navy FT (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| August 8, 4:00 p.m. | Jamshedpur FC 2-0 1 Ladakh FC (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| August 8, 7:00 p.m. | Shillong Lajong FC 1-2 NorthEast United FC (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 9, 4:00 p.m. | Bodoland FC 1-0 Punjab FC (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| August 9, 7:00 p.m. | Diamond Harbour FC 1-5 Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Group B) | Kishore Bharati Krirangan |
| August 10, 4:00 p.m. | NEROCA FC 1-3 Real Kashmir FC (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| August 10, 7:00 p.m. | East Bengal FC 6-1 Indian Air Force FT (Group A) | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 11, 4:00 p.m. | Indian Army FT 4-2 1 Ladakh FC (Group C) | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| August 11, 7:00 p.m. | NorthEast United FC 2-2 Rangdajied United FC (Group E) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 12, 4:00 p.m. | TRAU FC 1-2 Indian Navy FT (Group F) | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| August 12, 7:00 p.m. | Bodoland FC 4-0 ITBP FT (Group D) | SAI Stadium |
| August 16, 4:00 p.m. | Quarter-final 1: Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 Indian Navy FT | SAI Stadium |
| August 16, 7:00 p.m. | Quarter-final 2: Bodoland FC 0 - 4 NorthEast United FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 17, Time TBD | Quarter-final 3: Jamshedour FC 0 - 2 Diamond Harbour FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| August 17, Time TBD | Quarter-final 4: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-2 Emami East Bengal | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 19, Time TBD | Semi-final 1: Shillong Lajong FC 0-1 Northeast United FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| August 20, Time TBD | Semi-final 2: Diamond Harbour FC vs. Emami East Bengal FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| August 23, Time TBD | Final: Winner of Semi-final 1 vs. Winner of Semi-final 2 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
Durand Cup 2025 latest odds and how to bet
All odds are from Parimatch and correct at time of publish.
Wednesday, August 20
Semi-final 2: Diamond Harbour FC vs. Emami East Bengal FC
| Odds | |
| Diamond Harbour FC | Not yet available |
| Emami East Bengal FC |
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How to watch Durand Cup 2025?
Football fans across India can catch all the action from the Durand Cup 2025 live on Sony LIV, the official streaming partner for the tournament. For those tuning in on TV, every thrilling moment will be broadcast on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD channels.
Whether you're streaming on the go or watching from your living room, you won’t miss a second of Asia's oldest and most prestigious football showdown.
Who won Durand Cup 2024?
Mohun Bagan SG, fresh off their Indian Super League triumph, stand tall as the most decorated club in Durand Cup history with a record 17 titles. Just one behind are their archrivals East Bengal, who boast 16 crowns of their own in this storied tournament.
NorthEast United FC enter the fray as the defending champions, aiming to hold off the heavyweights and make another deep run in the competition.