The Durand Cup 2025 Schedule—Asia’s oldest football tournament—kicks off on July 23, 2025, promising 24 teams across six cities. With a tripled prize pool and a compact format this year, excitement is soaring. In this blog, we’ll unpack the full schedule, venues, team lineup, prize money, and why this edition is a game-changer.
Durand Cup 2025 Schedule
This year’s Durand Cup runs from July 23 to August 23. The group stage spans almost three weeks, followed by knockout rounds and the final.
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Group Stage: July 23 – August 12, 2025
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Quarter-Finals: Begin August 16
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Semi-Finals: August 19 & 21
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Final: August 23 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
The matches are scheduled in evening prime time for maximum viewership, and all games will be live-streamed on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.
📍Durand Cup 2025 Schedule: Venues and Host Cities
This edition brings multi-state hosting to the forefront. Here’s the list of venues:
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Kolkata, West Bengal – Salt Lake & Kishore Bharati Stadium
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Imphal, Manipur – Khuman Lampak Stadium (New addition)
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Shillong, Meghalaya – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
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Kokrajhar, Assam – SAI Stadium
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Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – JRD Tata Sports Complex
Hosting matches across five states allows regional fans to experience top-tier Indian football firsthand.
⚽ List of Participating Teams in Durand Cup 2025
There are 24 teams participating, including:
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6 ISL clubs: Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC, NorthEast United FC, Mohammedan SC
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I-League & New Clubs: Real Kashmir FC, Namdhari FC, 1 Ladakh FC
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Foreign Army Teams: From Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal
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Services Teams: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force
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New Entrants: Diamond Harbour FC, Bhutan Football Academy
Unlike previous years, only 6 of 12 ISL teams are participating, making way for new clubs and foreign teams.
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💰Durand Cup 2025 Schedule: Prize Money & Awards
Durand Cup 2025 features a ₹3 Crore prize pool—triple the amount from 2024!
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Champions: ₹1.5 Cr + 2 Mahindra SUVs
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Runners-Up: ₹75 Lakhs
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Best Player, Goalkeeper, Top Scorer: Each gets 1 SUV
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Best Emerging Player: ₹10 Lakhs
The financial uplift reflects the growing importance of the tournament in India’s football ecosystem.
🧾 Durand Cup 2025 Fixtures Overview (Group Stage)
While the exact match-by-match fixtures are being rolled out weekly, here’s a group structure example:
| Group | Teams | Venue |
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| A | Mohun Bagan SG, Real Kashmir, Army XI | Kolkata |
| B | East Bengal, Nepal Army, Namdhari FC | Shillong |
| C | Mohammedan SC, Navy, 1 Ladakh FC | Imphal |
| D | Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC, Bhutan FA | Jamshedpur |
| E | NorthEast United, Air Force, Diamond Harbour FC | Kokrajhar |
| F | Indonesian Army, Assam Rifles, Rajasthan United | TBD |
Note: Exact fixtures and timings are released on SonyLiv & Durand Cup official channels weekly.
📺 Where to Watch Durand Cup 2025 Live
All matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports 2 and streamed online on Sony Liv. Highlights and post-match analysis will be available on Durand Cup’s official social media pages and YouTube.
🧠 Why Durand Cup 2025 is a Must-Watch Tournament
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Historic Prestige: 134-year-old legacy
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Diverse Participation: ISL, I-League, state & foreign teams
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Pan-India Hosting: Engages new regional fan bases
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Massive Prize Pool: ₹3 Crore with SUVs
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Talent Showcase: Platform for emerging clubs & players
The Durand Cup 2025 football tournament will be held from July 23 to August 23 across six venues in five cities. Watch live! The Durand Cup 2025, the curtain-raiser for the Indian domestic football season, kicks off on July 23
Durand Cup 2025 isn’t just a tournament—it’s a festival for Indian football fans
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